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Any M-Tec Grads on here? - KLS

Posted: Oct 04, 2010

I have been researching an MT career and schools for about 3 months now. I would love to be a WAHM so I do not have to pay daycare like a LOT of mothers out there.

My SIL has been a medical transcriptionist for many years and is a walking advertisement for me.

I am still not totally convinced to put thousands of dollars into M-TEC and get training just to end up that money in the hole and jobless. I know there are no guarantees in life. I just want this to be a stepping stone to get through my family planning stage of life and then go to nursing school.

I already hold one degree, but have a different passion in life now. My pie in the sky is to land a job that will allow me to raise my kids and pursue my passion for educating and supporting women during pregnancy and birth. My passion alone will not pay the bills though.

I would just really like to hear a nicely worded honest answer from any M-TEC students or alumni about their program and if this is something I should pursue for the next 7-10 years of my life. Are their jobs available to M-TEC grads?

Thanks in advance for your insight.

You are on the right track - pedalpusher

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I don't know if many students/graduates check here, but you can go to their website www.mtecinc.com and talk to students and graduates if you like.

M-TEC Grad - M-TECer

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I graduated from M-Tec in April of this year. IMO, they are the best school out there, and I am not just saying that because I graduated from there.

M-TEC's name goes a long way in helping you find that 1st job. Their instructors are top notch, and they help you in so many ways to achieve a good solid education.

I graduated with a 98% GPA. The next morning I sent one resume out to the company that I wanted to work for the most. They responded within a couple of hours. I tested for them, passed, and was hired. All of that within 48 hours of graduating. There are companies out there that take notice when you are an M-TEC grad.

All of that being said, there are other good schools out there. Do your homework before paying anyone. Make sure that you will have support after you graduate. Good luck!

M-TEC Grad - HappyTypr

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I graduated M-Tec, after 20 months of studying, in July. I am happily working for a company that did not even test me because I was an M-Tec grad. I was off QA in 10 days because they were so impressed with my work, thanks to the curriculum at M-Tec. I don't know about the other schools, but the M-Tec name certainly has weight with these companies. Just keep in mind that you will need to study hard and long so that you can graduate on time and learn those basics that will help you succeed in this business.

M-TEC Grad - another Mtecer

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I graduated at the beginning of the year with a high GPA and found a job within 9 days. The company didn't even test me because I was an M-TEC grad.

Something to consider re M-Tec - sm

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WebMedx acquired M-Tec not too long ago. Hence, the reason those hired by WebMedx probably do not have to test for a position. However, be aware that WebMedx recently lost a very large account and laid off numerous MTs.

Re: Something to consider - M-TECer

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Students don't hear anything from Webmedx while in school. Neither do they give the students special attention. If a new grad wishes to apply with them, they have to test like anyone else, and they also have to have a high GPA in order to even test to begin with. That being said, M-TEC takes care of their graduates and provides them with many employment leads. There really are companies out there that test, but do not require an M-TEC grad to test. Their reasoning on this is that M-TEC grads are generally able to hit the ground running. Then there are companies that DO require us to test. It really just depends on where you want to apply.

M-TECer - I agree with you n/m

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