Graduate Experiences
Career Step graduates get jobs! Read what some of our graduates are saying:
Career Step is an excellent course for anyone looking to add to his or her income or someone who is looking to work from home. I would, and have, recommended this program to anyone who is motivated and ready to change their present circumstances, whatever they may be.
I found this online course to be the best way for me to learn. When I didn't understand something the first time I was able to sit with it and let it and let it sink in. If I was in a classroom setting I may not have done so well. When working at your own pace you have the time to fully understand without feeling rushed. This was a great course. The support system with staff and fellow students was phenomenal. I highly recommend this course!
I started Career Step's online MT training program because I wanted to change my career from working as an RN to being able to work from home. Little did I know how rewarding I would find the course!…The day I submitted my Final Exam for grading was a real milestone. Several days later when I opened the email that contained my final grade, I actually burst into tears to see that I had graduated with high honors! Thank you, Career Step!
When I went for my interview, because of my thorough Career Step training, I was hired on the spot. The company owner was amazed at my transcription skills compared to applications from local schools/colleges. I really like being a medical transcriptionist, and I am so excited to have a career where I can work from my home.
Deciding to take the Medical Transcription course through Career Step has been a life-changing event. Living as I do in a rural area, obtaining work has always been a problem and the possibility of being able to work from home was an option I had to pursue. I am so glad that I did. As I worked through the transcription portion of the course . . . the fact that these were real people with real problems kept me working to find the correct names and spellings of their afflictions. I am proud to be a graduate and highly recommend the course.
I graduated with High Honors and was very fortunate to find a job to fit my requirements perfectly within the first month. While I found the course to be exactly what it was advertised to be and I was very please with the training I received, I cannot say enough about Graduate Support! I was not expecting the level of involvement with my job search that Career Step provided. In my opinion, Career Step does not consider you to have completed the course until you have found employment!
I was able to get a job within 3 weeks of graduating, which was largely related to the Career Step name on my resume. I have talked to people and read that many new grads from other schools are looking for work for 4 to 6 months. I love my job and, while I am still learning the details of the job, I was well prepared for the work!
I started the course at 50 years old and I was not sure I could learn everything necessary to become a working MT. The course outlined everything clearly and with a lot of hard work I became a High Honors graduate and 2 weeks later got my first job. If I can do it, so can you!
Overall, I was very pleased with everything that Career Step had to offer. I was attracted to Career Step because I am a military spouse, and I was looking for a new career that would be easy to transfer, as my family transfers from one base to another . . . Now my life looks like it is going to be profitable and a lot of fun with my new medical transcription jobs . . . Thank you, Career Step, for everything that you do.
I was quite hesitant about taking a course online. I took one many years ago, and it didn't lead to anything. After starting Career Step, I knew I was in good hands. The course takes you where you need to go, one step at a time…The practical experience provided in the course was excellent.
The Career Step course has really prepared me for the MT field. My sister has been working as an MT for 15 years and is amazed how prepared I am to begin working! Thank you!
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Enrollment Options & Pricing
Career Step offers you a choice between two levels of enrollment, Gold and Platinum. Both options provide you with all the resources to develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a medical transcriptionist, however, Platinum enrollment provides you with additional resources and placement assistance you'll need after graduation to ensure a quick and easy transition to your new career.
All Platinum and Gold level enrollments include:
- 21 in-depth online training modules (See Curriculum Details) that prepare you for work as a medical transcriptionist and allow you to learn at your own pace
- Unlimited student and technical support from qualified professionals
- Lifetime access to networking opportunities in Career Step's student forum and chat room
- 15-month subscription to the BenchMark Knowledge Base, a complete set of web services that brings together an extensive collection of online medical transcription reference materials into a single application, with real time updates to keep students up to date on terminology and reference data
- 15-month electronic membership to the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI)
- PC transcription foot pedal and software to make your computer a "transcriber"
- Free subscription to Career Step's Stepping Up newsletter while enrolled
- Career Step certificate of completion upon graduation
Recommended — Platinum level enrollments enjoy additional significant benefits:
- Individual consultation with a placement coordinator - Correspond with one of our senior counselors to develop your career plans.
- Employment and referral directories - Access national, regional, and local transcription services in the US.
- Contracts and pricing guide - Learn about contracts and pay in the medical transcription world.
- Personal copy of Start Your Own Successful Medical Transcription Business - A comprehensive 400 page volume written by Chris Dunn, MBA, to assist those who want to be their own boss.
- Personalized interview, resume, and sales letter advice
- Access to Career Step's help hotline for a full year after graduation - Call toll-free when you need assistance you can't get (or don't want to ask for) from your new employer.
The Career Step Medical Transcription program can be completed in 640 hours, or 4 months if you work on it full time. Both enrollment levels include 4 months of access to the curriculum and online learning tools, and by enrolling today, you can use this complimentary 8 month extension voucher and have a full year to complete the program! (Additional extensions can be purchased.)
Take your step toward a secure, rewarding career in medical transcription by enrolling in Career Step's affordable online career training program:
- Recommended: PLATINUM LEVEL enrollment - $1875*
- Gold level - $1625*
Additional reference materials:
- Text Companion (complete set of text-based course materials) only $250 at time of enrollment or $275 after
- Audio CD Library (complete set of the program's audio files and associated answer keys) only $50 at time of enrollment or $75 after
* Shipping & handling for course reference materials:
Students are also responsible for shipping and handling ($14.95 standard or $29.95 with Text Companion upgrade) for the shipment of the personal reference books and resources. UT residents add 6.75% sales tax to the enrollment price, NC residents add 8% sales tax, and OH residents add 6.5% sales tax.
Career Step is committed to providing you with an affordable educational experience. To provide flexibility, we make several payment options available.
