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More and positive changes happening with MTEC - Typin_away

Posted: Mar 10, 2010

Starting immediately, the 9 month program will be a 12 month program. (The reason why they shortened the program at all was to apply for national accrediation which would allow students to apply for grants.)

Starting April 1st, no retakes on tests, and we will now be grading all the advanced reports that you are currently doing for review.

There is also a failure to progress policy which states that a student must submit 50% of the work for the month or be put on academic probation. If they do not meet the 50% for a second month they will be dismissed from the program.

There are some additional changes but I feel these are reasonable. I think it is great that they decided to extend the program to 12 months. I am in the 18 month program and have no idea how those students that were in the 9 month program was doing it. I do have 3 children that I work my studies around and a part-time job.

Positive changes? Wow. - SoCal MT

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I guess you can look at it that way. When they shortened the program from 18 to 9 months and doubled the cost, that was ridiculous. So now they "give back" 3 months . . .

No retakes on tests is a BIG negative. When tests could be retaken if a score was too low, that gave the students an opportunity to improve and keep their GPA reasonably high. Without retakes, I fear many students will end up with a fairly low GPA.

Positive changes? I think not.

I like the changes - retakes are not necessary

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I don't think anybody scores that low on a test! MTs have to deliver quality work in the "real" world. Why not start while being in school? There is no reason to fail a test if the student does his or her assignments and practice dictations.

Positive changes? YES!

this is wrong, therefore their standard went down - M-Tec

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Some students progress more - SoCal MT

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quickly than others. Some do indeed need the retakes.

Since you do not seem to grasp why going from 9 to 12 months is NOT such a positive move, I will give you an example you may understand better.

If you start with 100, take away half (you're then at 50) and then give back 25 (you're now at 75) . . . you still end up with less than when you started.

So, 18 months was cut to 9 months. Now it is 12 months. That 12 months is still only 2/3 of the 18-month time period that was once alloted.

M-TEC hasn't done anyone any favors. They are back-peddling at this point due to declining enrollment.

Doing away with retakes is a cost-saving move and nothing more. It certainly does not benefit the students in any way whatsoever. Granted, most/many students never needed the retakes, but it was helpful for those who did.

Students come in all shapes and sizes, capability-wise. If they were all as adept as you think they should already be, why would they even need to enroll in an MT program?

M-TEC has cut their own throat and is now trying to stop the bleeding.

Students deserve the best program available. M-TEC is no longer it.

to SoCal - retakes are not necessary

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SoCal, I really don't care what you think about M-TEC, and you really don't need to talk down to people! I find some of your posts really rude!!

I do find the changes positive. Period. I guess we agree to disagree.

It appears the truth upsets you, and - SoCal MT

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I'm sorry about that. Of course you want to find something positive in the changes. You have paid your money and are in the program.

Relax, and have a snifter of brandy.

Truth? - to SoCal

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I am in the program?

I thought you were also . . . - SoCal MT

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"Typin_away" and just using another nickname for some posts.

Nope Typin_away is the ONLY ID I use - Typin_away

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So whatever the other person has stated is there own opinion.

While you have an opinion I do not agree with and that is fine because the world would be a boring place if everyone had the same opinion.

You paint a very negative light on MTEC and my opinion is that you are not giving the students that are at MTEC a chance, they may surprise you.

MTEC is still, again in my opinion, a heck of a lot better than a lot of the programs out there!

I hope you do well . . . - SoCal MT

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in the program and go on to be a successful MT.

I would love to see all the students at M-TEC graduate and succeed.

Unfortunately, because of the sale of the school and the subsequent changes, grads now find it very difficult to get jobs. It is a fact that many MTSOs no longer waive the 2-year experience requirement for M-TEC grads. This was not the case before the changes.

Again, I wish you well.

Their not there own opinion - Typin_away

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I should either proof my posts better or use the code to fix them but 3 nights with no sleep because my baby is sick, mistakes happen. Just wanted to let you know that I DO know the difference between there and their and they're.

you sure spend a lot of time defending M-Tec - ggmt

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I've seen you on the New MT board for months defending M-Tec every chance you get. I have to wonder why you're so invested in making M-Tec look good. Just being a student there doesn't explain it, because we don't exactly see any other students from M-Tec posting such long defenses and angry accusations.

Easy...misinformation may affect my ability to get a job - Typin_away

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I want to work when I finish this course and when I see people throw out misinformation about our school it concerns me.

I have an opinion and I choose to voice it. Simply really.

The changes at M-TEC are not - a secret. In fact

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most MTSOs probably knew about the sale and subsequent changes long before the students had an inkling.

Defend the "new" program all you want, but the fact is the word is out. The 2-year experience requirement that was formerly waived by many companies is now in full force for M-TEC grads. They are no longer considered an elite group. In fact, there were some MTSOs that did not even test M-TEC grads. That has now ended for the most part as well.

MHO: 1. Andrews, then the other 2 (CareerStep and M-TEC) - schools

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that doesn't make any sense - ggmt

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Companies who care about what M-Tec does aren't going to take their information about it from an anonymous person on the MT forum. Besides, what you post is a full on defense of M-Tec, encouragement for others to go there, and slams against those who did attend M-Tec and whose experiences differ from yours.

Maybe you are a newbie who doesn't think those who went before you know anything. It's possible. However, I find it very interesting that you take what is said about M-Tec so personally, and that you seem so committed to convincing people that M-Tec's reputation is the same as it ever was.

Angry? I am not angry at all. - Typin_away

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I am not sure where you get that. I beleive that misinformation will hurt past and future students at MTEC and I still feel that it is a great program.

I also have said countless times that Andrews I feel is a great school as well.

All I stated was that there where changes that were made, in my opinion that needed to be made as far as the course time, and I felt that all-in-all they were positive changes.

Yes some are all worked up about retakes but they will also have 10 additional grades that will pull up that GPA before graduation.

You hated MTEC I guess and had a different experience there I guess.

I choose to see the good in life, where some others wish to dwell on the negative. I would also recommend students to the 2 other schools that I have attended in my life, and I would stick up for that school should people be stating misinformation about them as well, if that misinformation would hurt the students get a job.

Stand up for what you believe in - good for you

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Many students are happy with the changes at M-TEC. It seems there are a few people here who are not. Whether they were/are students or not is unknown. The changes at M-TEC have been positive ones. Employers continue to hire graduates, and the students are getting an excellent education. No one can tell me that the slow down in hiring has anything to do with the change in ownership. The change in the economy and loss of accounts for many companies, as well as the sale of some of the larger MT services would be part of the issue. Don't shoot the messenger.

OK, now you're just being silly - ggmt

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Previously you tried to dismiss my experiences at M-Tec by saying I was obviously a stupid person and/or a poor student. Now you're trying to dismiss me by saying I just dwell on the negative, not like happy, carefree, positive ol' you who is just trying to speak the truth.

Nothing I have said about M-Tec was misinformation in the least. Yet you have specifically challenged things I said which came straight from the public M-Tec forum. Interesting, that.

And yeah, when you attack people personally like you've attacked me multiple times, you come across as angry. Just a little FYI.

ggmt - Typin_away

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Wow. Okay. I guess asking questions and trying to help you when you were looking for a job was attacking you?

I never said you were stupid, I asked about your GPA in regards to the comments that I have heard that if you get 95% or above you will have more opportunities come your way. Honestly more for curiousity for myself since I am NOT at a 95% average.

The comments in the above post were not a personal attack on you PERSONALLY. If anyone would of asked me that question, I would of answered it the same way.

I NEVER said that you PERSONALLY were putting out misinformation. Again I was talking about some posts that I have read about people stating that there was a drastic change in the program and I even read once about that MTEC was a subpar school because they didn't use the SUM program. So yes I challange those statements because they are indeed misinformation.

I challenged things that YOU said that were on the forums about grads not getting jobs and then YOU replied oh that is on the graduate board, which I do not have access to yet.

I believe I may have even posted a job lead or two for companies that accepted new students without experience and I know I did congratulate you on your success at getting a job.

I stand by everything I say about MTEC, I still feel it is one of the best (yes I did say one of because I do feel Andrews is a great school as well) schools out there for MT.

I am sorry that you may have taken my previous posts to you as an attack in any way, that was NOT my intent. I go out of my way to help other students in any way I can. I am sorry that your experience was not a positive one at MTEC.

I agree with SoCalMT - M-Tec

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I agree with SoCal, too - Nick

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I agree with SoCal, sounds like she (or he) has a savvy sense of what makes our business run. I would be very cautious about MTEC right about now.

I'd say it is a fair change. Cuts out those who can't - do the work. sm

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Isn't that one of the gripes by experienced MTs that newbies can't do the work? So, if they're holding students' feet to the fire, I'd say it's a better deal. Makes them sit up and take it more seriously.

That is ridiculous . . . - SoCal MT

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FALSE - To turn out better MTs:

Shorten the program so students are forced to move ahead much more quickly (thereby not allowing them to absorb what they are learning).

Eliminate a good portion of the material or make it optional (so they will obviously learn less and be less prepared when/if they graduate).

Do not allow test retakes (which would allow the student to actually learn from their mistakes, increase their knowledge and become a better MT in the process).

Just take their money, and "keep their feet to the fire." That will certainly result in some very qualified MTs.

TRUE - To turn out better MTs:

Send them to Andrews.

Watch them learn in a nururing setting that will encourage them to reach their greatest potential and become employable MTs.

I encourage anyone considering enrolling in an MT program to really thoroughly investigate any/every program "out there." Be certain you are getting the education you need . . . and deserve.

I disagree. I am an 18 month student and I think most would finish in 12. - Typin_away

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I am 12 months into the course and I can honestly say that I took off about 5 months due to my pregnancy and the birth of my son. I am in session 10 of 18. To do this program part-time in 12 months is not impossible.

They have not cut ANY transcription assignments at all. I have only had to do 1 retake, which was my first real test. I feel if you have gotten to this point in the program and cannot pass a test then it is time to probably find a more suitable field.

The only complaint I have with my education there is the time it takes for the teachers to grade tests.

If you started in February 2009, and you . . . - SoCal MT

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took 5 months off for your pregnancy, you have actually been working on the course for 8 months now, right? So in those 8 months you've completed 9 sessions. Doesn't that average out to just slightly more than 1 session per month? It seems the 18-month timeframe is pretty much right on in your particular case.

You mention your retake on the first test. If you needed a retake, why would you think others will not? Many won't need a retake, but many will. The first test is after session 3, so your comment of, " . . . if you have gotten to this point in the program and cannot pass a test then it is time to probably find a more suitable field" seems a bit harsh to me.

At that point there are still 15 sessions to go! There is certainly a lot more to learn in those 15 sessions, don't you think?

You are not correct in believing there has been no reduction in the amount of actual transcription in the course. There has been, and potential students need to be aware of that fact.

I do agree that the TAT for test grading is not amenable to allowing a student to move ahead in the program. Wait until you have to wait 2 weeks for the return of your PE! At least at that point, you'll be finished except for the waiting game.

Again, potential MTs need to do their research on available programs. I hope no one enrolls in a $5000 program only to be rushed and stressed into finishing before they have all the skills necessary to succeed in this field.

Where do you see a reduction of transcription? - Typin_away

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Yes you are correct because I didn't give it my all, even at times my part-time all while I was pregnant. When I am focused on doing the course I finish a session every 2 to 3 weeks on average. Some do take longer.

I agree, it would be better for the student to at least be allowed 1 retake. Then again 1 test fail won't make or break your GPA and most other types of education do not allow retakes.

I have seen no difference in the amount of transcription of the SUM program that we do at all. I have the old syllabus as well as the new one. As I have gone along there is no reduction.

The ONLY thing that they have cut out is the end of the chapter questions. Big deal, still do them if you want to. Who says that a students actually ever did them anyways? It isn't a assignment that must be turned in.

I do not have anything against Andrews school, and I do believe that it is a good program as well. I have stated on here in the past, if I was faced with the decision between MTEC and Andrews since the tuition changes I am not sure that I would make the same decision. That being said, I do NOT think that the changes that have taken place at MTEC makes it a horrible program now and I feel that the new changes counteracts some of the negative changes that were made previously.

SoCal - Old MTSO

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I so agree with you! I have been in the profession for many, many years and I see these sad cases where people have gone to some school and have some little certificate that could have fallen out of a Cracker Jacks box, given the amount of knowledge it actually represents. They do not know anything. When I tell them that they are not going to be hired and recommend that they go to a school that uses the SUM program and also to ask a lot of questions upfront, they all wail "I can't afford a better school." What they are missing is that they cannot afford to throw their money on a matchbook school. It will get them nowhere and take what little money they do have in the process. These schools know that money is tight, that many aspiring MTs want to enter the profession so that they can work at home, and they prey upon them for this. I totally agree with you about sending them to Andrews. (And no, I have never had any kind of a relationship with Andrews, do not know its owners/staff, etc.) I speak so highly of them so often because I admire excellence....and hate the mediocrity that the matchbooks encourage. Worse than hating the mediocrity, I hate seeing so many people fall for their tactics and lose their money. People need to learn how to ask the right questions before enrolling. I think your analysis of the M-TEC situation is a prime example. Is M-TEC making all of these changes for the good of the aspiring MTs? I don't know, but I would be much more comfortable paying for a child of mine to go to Andrews.

Less does not equal better - travelinMT

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I know for a fact that students progress at different rates of speed. I taught a state accredited MT class for 11 years in So.Cal, it was 18 months in duration. I had students that were done with the program 2 months early and I had students that were coming back to finish assignments the next semester. I never stopped them from coming back, if they understood what they were transcribing and just needed more time to get used to ESL doc's etc. I let them have the extra time. My class was set up so that they learned terminology, anatomy, the systems (system by system and the specific terminology and diseases specific to that system) and then they started on the transcription portion. It is my belief that you can't transcribe what you don't understand. So to sum it up...less is not better for the average student. I could always tell by the first few tests who was getting it and going to do remarkably better than the rest of the class but those students were few and far between. It is not an easy profession to learn.

Especially when less equals more money - LK

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I totally agree with you. Huge tuition increase + less time = more $$ in MTEC's pocket. This is NOT being done for the good of the student. If the course was shortened somewhat and no huge fee increase was being instituted, that might be different. People need to be aware that this is not the same MTEC as before the ownership change. Why pay more for a lesser education when you can choose Andrews?

By the way, this is coming from an MTEC grad, and I got an excellent education there. But that was the old MTEC. Just be cautious and do your homework before choosing.

The new owner of M-TEC is an MTSO, doesn't this explain everything? - sm

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There is also nothing to look up in "search."

I'd like to know what was changed to make it worth so much more $. - deb

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It now costs a lot more than Andrews. Did they make enough positive changes to be worth the increase in tuition? I haven't seen anything to indicate that. Exactly what has been changed that makes it worth paying more money than you would pay for Andrews School?

Only difference that I found - Typin_away

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Take this with a grain of salt because I have not attended Andrews. When I researched both Andrews and MTEC I chose MTEC because they offered twice weekly online webinars. I felt I would benefit from those webinars and at that time Andrews cost a bit more. They offered that before the tuition increase and continue to do so.

While I don't agree with the tuition increase, who is to say that tomorrow Andrews will not increase theirs? Everything costs more and businesses have to increase costs to run a productive business. I feel they could of made smaller increases over a greater period of time though.

Correction...looked at the websites - Typin_away

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Andrews offers 8 reference books.
MTEC offers 16 reference books.

Andrews 2122 minutes of dictation with an optional 1500 minutes of dictation.
MTEC - 2425 minutes of dictation with an optional 1000 minutes of dictation.

Both use the SUM program. I believe both allow you access to an instructor.

So the additional $1175 would be for the webinar classrooms and the other 8 reference books.

The dictation minutes are slightly more for the graded portion of the program at MTEC but if a student wanted to do some optional dictations they could make that up at Andrews.

MTEC program is now 12 months and Andrews is 18 months.

So that is the differences in a nutshell.

Allow access to an instructor? My instructor calls me every week! - MTECer

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Instructor access - Typin_away

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I know how things work at MTEC and I am in contact with mine quite a bit. I am unsure about Andrews standpoint on that issue, which is why I worded it that way.

I was also pointing that out because some schools you have no instructor at all and grade your work against keys only.

I agree with SoCalMT, especially since there is NO refund in case of dropout - mtec

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How many schools do have a refund for dropping out? - Typin_away

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Just saying. You can pay in payments to avoid that.

Most schools do not refund your money if you drop out. You have to pay for the education you received up to that point. This is the 3rd certificate/degree program I have taken and the all have a no refund clause after a certain point in the program.

My 2 cents - from an actual - M-Tec student

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1. 12 months is plenty of time to absorb the material. Most on-site colleges' transcription programs are only 9 months long so we can all stop pretending like M-Tec just made up this short time frame to complete the course. Not only that but a person at on-site college has timed tests, and graded assignments due in a fairly short amount of time, they can manage on a 9 month program having to attend class everyday with more restrictions so someone doing it over 12 months online should really be able to manage.
2. The "good portion" of material that is optional were different kinds of articles like how to set up a workspace or old articles from HPI, they DID NOT eliminate important medical reading assignments or transcription.
3. This isn't elementary school. Having retakes on tests is merely a safety net. They not only give you transcription guidelines each session that you usually encounter in the test you are working on, but the word list for that session as well, plus an unlimited amount of time to work on a test. If you can't get at least an 86% after that then you probably aren't cut out for this because what job in the world is going to allow 85% and under accuracy on reports?
M-Tec might not be the best it once was but some of these responses are so dramatic.

This isn't a bad - thing

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If you were attending a local college/university and bombed a test, do you think they would let you take it over? No. They don't even do this in high school.

Depending on the major . . . - SoCal MT

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yes, there are retakes. For example, in many medical schools, 100% is required for most exams. The students are allowed to take the exam as many times as necessary to achieve 100%.

By the way, M-TEC is not a college. It is a private program, so they can make up whatever rules they want to and have obviously done just that.

Is it possible you don't know what you don't know - pedalpusher

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M-TEC is a private school, as is Andrews and many of the other distance education programs; however, they cannot just make up rules and regulations to make a profit. There are state board rules and regs that must be followed by all distance programs. Unless you are an administrator of the school or have worked on the "inside" you really don't know what you don't know about the goings on behind private education.

That having been said, the school is doing a great job with the fast-paced changes. The change back to a 12-month program is noteable, and a good step forward. M-TEC is now and always will be an excellent program that produces topnotch graduates. The basics of the curriculum and the solid education students were getting is still in place. The changes made to add webinar series and update technology and professional development categories has all been for the better, and I will continue to promote this program for no other reason than the fact that their graduates test well and are off QA quickly.

Actually, I DO know . . . - SoCal MT

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You said, "Unless you are an administrator of the school or have worked on the "inside" you really don't know what you don't know about the goings on behind private education."

Based on what you said, I'm quite qualified to say I "know."

Not in the capacity required to give business advice - speak about what you know

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A person who has worked in an administrative position, even if they are no longer part of the system, will usually presents themselves in a more professional manner. If you have a bone to pick with M-TEC, then you should take it up with them privately. I would assume that you were not working in an administrative capacity and did not work onsite in Ohio. You may have been a student or have done some simple tasks offsite for the company (i.e. grading entrance exams, etc), but that does not qualify you to know the inner workings of the company or the structure by which it does business or the regulations required to maintain various state board and ACCP approval. In all fairness, you should only speak about that which you know to be true from your experience as a student, graduate, part-time employee, or someone who never actually entered the program.

You have no idea what my - SoCal MT

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connection to M-TEC is or was. I am definitely "qualified" to state my opinion. M-TEC is not what is once was. That is really all there is to it.

I simply encourage prospective MTs to research and make good choices with regard to their MT education. It will be the most important factor in their future success . . . or lack thereof.

You are correct - M-TEC is now better

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The changes at M-TEC have only made it better. They are still the only school who has a full-time technology instructor (Mike DeTuri) to help with tech training and issues surrounding MT software/hardware and file management. They have experienced instructors who have been in the business for 20-30 years. They have a solid curriculum based on the SUM program which was improved upon since the sale to include more up-to-date levels of training, live webinar series and much more than meets the eye. Having a service owner as the owner helps students get a better perspective on what will be required of them on the job, as well as open a few more doors for job placement later on. Say what you will, this is still one of the best distance education programs out there.

Do you know off hand the names - of these medical schools

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Just curious. My sister is in medical school.

SoCal seems to know it all - n/m

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n/m

I don't claim to know it all, but - SoCal MT

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no one does, do they? We all have different backgrounds and experience. Just because someone doesn't agree someone doesn't mean either one is wrong. We all have the right to our own opinion/view.

I hope you have a better day tomorrow.

I'm sure your sister can tell you . . . - SoCal MT

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about the examinations requiring 100%.

"Off hand," every medical school has some things that must be known in their entirety and with which there is no room for error.

retakes are necessary - ggmt

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M-Tec's online answer keys to the practice tests are often filled with mistakes. They either don't follow the BOS or there are typos and formatting mistakes. Almost every test I took had points off because I used what I learned on practice dictations, only to find out it was wrong because whoever "updated" the answer keys didn't do it properly.

Many struggle early in the program and within a few chapters turn into excellent students. Tossing them out early because they struggle isn't doing anyone any good.

Retakes somewhat mitigate these issues. I think doing away with retakes is a big mistake... but then again, I think a LOT of what M-Tec does is a big mistake. I haven't been shy about saying so.

I am an M-TEC grad, and my - daughter is at Andrews

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There is no comparison. Andrews is head and shoulders above M-TEC, even without taking any of the changes into consideration.

You are a great person to make that comment - Typin_away

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I am not saying that sarcastically either. Now if you could get another friend or family member to go to Career Step there would be a true comparison for them as well.

Wow. Why would you even comment? - I am just giving

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my opinion.

The program at Andrews is much more comprehensive than at M-TEC. I'm basing what I say on seeing the details of both programs. Can you say the same? I don't think so. You only know what you have encountered with M-TEC and have nothing with which to compare.

Hello. I said it was a GOOD thing you did. - Typin_away

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Did you even READ my message? I said that you were a good person to compare the two because you have experience with both schools, not a lot of people have that.

Hello. With all your other snarky posts - I just figured you were

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not sincere.

If you were, I apologize.

By the way, I would love to hear what you think of M-TEC once you have graduated and have begun your job search. I'm sincere about that.

I sure will - Typin_away

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I was being sincere. I will come back to update everyone about my job search, which I realize will not be a picnic in this field regardless of what school I attended.

Truth be told, I am in this field because my personal options are limited. Maybe not everyone has seen my other posts but it is this field (or general transcription which I am already casually employed in) or disability for me.

The peanuts that I will make and some may say settle for beats the heck out being disabled and drawing disability at 36-years-old. It is personal pride that I need to work that keeps me going.

My disability is that I had a giant cell tumor that ate away my hip joint to the point that it broke. I had a replacement that was not entirely successful, therefore I can not stand or walk for long periods of time. After healing from the replacement I went back to dental assisting that threw me into an allergy with latex. I can not work in a tradition office because I can not be around any rubber products at all (rubber bands, pens with a rubber grip, elastic in clothing, you get the idea) so I have to work at home so I don't go into anaphylactic shock.

So yes I may defend my school and my future job because I do not have as many options as others do. I do have a very personal stake in all of this a need to have a positive outlook on my life because whatever does not kill me will make me stronger.

Good luck to everyone. I have spent WAY to much time defending myself on here, which is time that I could have been studying and making my life the best that it can be.

Focus on what works for you right now - education is the key

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I am sorry to hear about your medical condition, but it sounds like you have found a good fit for you. I applaud you for giving this a chance. You have an excellent attitude, and with a solid education, that should help you go far in this field. Remember that you don't have to stop with the traditional keyboarding job. If you have the initiative, you can go even further. Make education your focus for now, and shoot for higher goals in the future. I belive you can do this!

Thank you for your support - Typin_away

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That is what we all should be doing is supporting each other. Which is what I TRY to do but it seems that my intent doesn't come over as well in type over the net.

Good luck to everyone entering this field, and to those leaving it. May you all be successful in whatever you do. Go out and be happy. Life is way to short not to enjoy whatever it is you are doing!

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My instructor resigned (and she was my 2nd one and I loved her). I heard in my study group another instructor was let go. Now the cmopany (Webmedx) that owns Mtec is letting MTs go. I am seriously worried. Are we going to be able to get through our course? Will there be any jobs? I feel sick. ...

Jun 23, 2012

Hi all. This is for anyone who's graduated from the M-Tec program recently or knows anything about M-Tec. Do they still have the same SUM transcription audios? I'm hoping they updated that part of their curriculum, and would like to know if that's been done yet. thank you. ...

May 06, 2014

I graduated from there 3 years ago. Gave up on a MT career but still get their employment opportunity emails. The one today said they're closed. News to me. Anyone know why? ...

May 08, 2014

Their last day was May 5. It looks like they're closing down services to grads, too, something I thought would never go away. In my mind, there is no doubt transcription is a sinking ship. ...

Dec 28, 2011

Just a general question and it seems that these are the top three as far as offering the best education and preparedness for certification. Enrolling has me a bit nervous, so I want to make sure I'm getting my money's (and time's) worth. TIA!!! ...

May 19, 2010

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Mar 12, 2010

There was a discussion started a couple days ago discussing MTEC and the relationship with Webmedx that was interesting, and I can not find it anywhere. Any ideas where it went off to, and if it disappeared, why?!? Thanks!! ...

Mar 04, 2011

Hi MT stars: I am a student approaching graudation in June. As I get to the close of my education, I want to seek expert direction in the way I should go to ensure success. Can anyone please help and guide me in the way I should go? 1) Should I take the CMT course offered to enhance my resume, not to mention my skills? When should I take it, i.e., after I finish the education, or in the last session or other? 2) When should I start seeking for my employment, ...

Jul 14, 2011

http://www.nuance.com/company/news-room/press-releases/NC_017438 It's a sad day. ...

Jun 28, 2011

Can't tell what's being said. First it sounded like folate positive, then foleen or poleen. Ack! Whatever it is, it showed up in office visit exam and again in hospital. ...

Apr 14, 2010

Every time I submit a job to QA for a blank it gets QA'd 100% and very, very picky..I might add. ...

Aug 31, 2010

I sign on this morning, NJA. After a while, I get 1 lone job from YESTERDAY AT 19:00. Then nothing. What is up with that? Where was this job? Where are the rest from 19:00 on? ...

Aug 14, 2012

The docs and management brought in VR, and now there are too many MTs and not enough work. Our workflow went from hundreds of jobs with overtime on a regular basis to barely anything left to type. The company for which I work is not an MTSO, but a fiirm with local clinics, plus docs doing reports for other clinics/hospitals. Luckily, we MTs work at home and are fortunate to get paid hourly, so during our slow times, we can either take PTO (if we have it) or wait for more ...

Feb 06, 2015

Well, here I am in the same boat as all ya'll after managing to keep my same few accounts for the last 24 months....I logged in today and lo and behold not a single one of the accounts I got were my usuals. Hope I don't dip below my quota for the day, because I got a lot of client profiles to read :S ...

May 19, 2015

I don't get paid to review my entire team's errors. I don't get paid to even read emails. I'm not doing it. Sorry ...

Dec 11, 2009

Do I have options, or just wait until they fire me (why? this is crazy!). ...

Apr 09, 2010

Starting this morning, about 3/4 of my reports (which I HAD NOT sent to QA, i.e. did not check the box), are returning to me with QA feedback. What with FTR this could really go against my submission rate. I rarely send to QA, maybe 1-2 a day at most. Anyone else having this happen, a technical glitch, or am I losing it ? TIA ! ...

Oct 09, 2012

What is happening at M*Modal. Any information would be very helpful? ...

Jan 27, 2013

they over-hired for -- 70 MTs? There was not enough work to keep the 70 MTs busy when the account was flowing and now the account has dwindled to few jobs or NJA. Were you you given back up accounts? TY ...

Feb 06, 2014

You do know or remember that MModal is considered a distressed company, carrying around $750 million in debt, and last month they hired restructuring advisors? This article came from the Wall Street Journal. IMHO, another round of American MTs are about to be "restricted" out of a job, with more and more jobs going to India. This would explain why there are no jobs in any region, not because of snow. They need to save as much money as they can, big time. ...

Dec 07, 2014

I get the message Internet Explorer has stopped working on a daily basis. It usually means I have to wait a few seconds for it to restart but sometimes it has to close whatever page I am on. Does anyone have any information that might cause this? Thanks. ...

Mar 01, 2015

If there's one thing I've learned in my 61 years (that's the body; the brain operates at the teenage level), is not to guess at the reason for things. I've followed the comments here about Imedx, some of which made me go "hmmm" and others had me rolling my eyes. You can guess the Imedx situation to death, but there's only one way to separate the "I THINK what's going on is ..." and "I KNOW what's going on." It's called ... pick up the phone and flat o ...

Apr 30, 2015

It's always been subpar, but it's absolutely awful now, averaging about 30+ corrections per report. Hey, if you can't understand what they're dictating, make up something nonsensical to throw in there! I wonder if they've hired a bunch of new ones or removed some levels of their QA? It's taking forever to fix this garbage. I am regretting being an MME at this point and would cry tears of joy for some ASR instead!!! ...

May 28, 2010

to people who have been here the longest, i.e., paid the most? I dont know what an average pay would be now, but I am guessing 8 cpl for transcription and 4 for editing, so lets use that. If you are making more than that, are you getting these insane audits or is it everyone they are targeting... Answer Over 8 or Under 8 if you have received one of these failing audits suddenly. I am over 8 and have had 2 failing audits in a row now. ...

Apr 29, 2011

I don't work there, I work at MedQuist, but I'd like to know what may be coming down the pike for us....anyone care to share what the pay cut entails? TIA ...

Nov 12, 2012

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Dec 11, 2009

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Jan 25, 2013

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Jul 19, 2013

Just curious if anyone is starting to see a trickle of companies taking back their transcription from the MTSO? I am starting to see some places who once outsourced bring it back in house. No hospitals, unfortunately, but the smaller to medium medical groups, afraid of the liability of having their medical records roaming all over India. I know of an HR person at a large group of clinics here who told me they are bringing it all back in house because of liability and HIPPA issues. They pay $20.0 ...