Guest guest Posted July 16, 2000 Report Share Posted July 16, 2000 Janie, I took and completed the course through PCDI and my feelings about it are mixed. Although I enjoyed the course very much, I don't think it was as thorough as it should have been or maybe as other MT courses are. I am currently doing MT work but I find that the *real world* of transcription is a lot different from the PCDI course. One thing PCDI really stresses is the ability to work from home when you do finish your course and I found out how misleading that is. If I did it all over again, I know I would look around so much more than I did. In my opinion, the real *schooling* starts with your first MT job. I have learned *volumes* in the past 7 months I have been doing transcription; much, much more than I did while taking the course. If I were you, I would definitely investigate all of your options because no matter where you choose to do take your training, it is a big investment, money-wise and education-wise. Just my opinion. The best of luck in your venture. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2000 Report Share Posted July 16, 2000 Hello Nita, I took the course offered on medical transcription from PCDI. Still making payments on it too. I tested for several national companies and always fell just short of their reguired test score for hiring. I still feel that it just wasn't enough. My test scores came close, but it seems that I had to spend twice as much time researching words I didn't know. I'm still hoping to get into this field, but for me another course is needed. Perhaps s this time. I hear it is very comprehensive. Good luck Nita. Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2000 Report Share Posted July 16, 2000 Hi again Nita, I am not presently in the medical field. I still keep abreast of things with NMTC, sci.med.transcription, and several newsletters. I still very much want to pursue this. I also feel that the area I live in is prime for a small transcription business. Perhaps after summer vacation is over I will continue my education and see where I can go from there. Fortunately, my husband has a good income and my job allows me free afternoons when I need them. So, my situation allows me the comfort of being able to continue studies. Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2000 Report Share Posted July 16, 2000 Thanks Patty,.....always grateful for advice :-) Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2000 Report Share Posted July 16, 2000 Janie, I would think that you would be ready for perhaps, the Advanced Transcription Course. I know where I took my course at the community college here, the Advanced course was sep. from the Beg/Int. course. Perhaps that's all you need. A course to help you fine tune your skills. Good Luck to you. Roni RE: PCDI > Thanks Patty,.....always grateful for advice :-) > > Janie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Thanks to all of you who offered advice. I'm glad to know that there are so many others who also took this course, and many who are working after it. I will check into the nearest community college and also some adv. courses. Thanks again all. Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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