This blog is part of a series on transcription. If you haven’t read the other blogs in this series, make sure to check out the summary page for a listing of all transcription blogs. For part one of this interview, please click here.
Here is part two of the interview with Amanda, the Administrative Assistant at Career Step:
What do you think Career Step’s biggest strength is as a school? The Career Step training program is unique in that it is constantly evolving to better meet the changing needs of a very dynamic industry. Technology is changing at a rapid pace and Career Step is committed to being at the forefront of that change and delivering training solutions to employers and students alike. Because of its unrelenting commitment to quality and innovation, Career Step enjoys unprecedented relationships with employers in the industries it serves. And of course, Career Step students are the primary beneficiaries of this partnership-driven training model.
How much is the tuition for Career Step, and what does that include? Depending on the desired enrollment level, tuition costs range from $1,320 to $1,560. Additional recommended upgrade materials are available upon request. Both the Platinum and Gold Level Enrollments provide all components of a quality comprehensive training program including all workbooks and peripheral materials, transcription modules, student support services, testing, and certification services. The Platinum level students also receive access to Career Step’s unique graduate support package for continued help beyond graduation as well as help with finding career opportunities.
The core curriculum is designed for those desiring to learn the skills necessary to work in all specialties of medical transcription, including clinic notes and acute care. Both the Platinum and Gold programs include all of the following online curriculum:
* Keyboard Kinetics
* Grammar & Style Essentials
* Human Anatomy, Physiology and Disease Processes
* Medical Word Building
* Focus on Medical Specialties
* Perfect the Text: Editing and Proofreading
* Beginning, Intermediate, and Advance transcription
* Making Your Career Step
With each enrollment, two sets of flash cards, a foot pedal, and a bonus set of reference materials are included. Additional upgrades include supplementary text materials, a complete cassette library and associated keys, and an electronic dictionary.
Read on to the next blog, where I post part three!