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Will I really get help with job placement?
Of course you will! MTACC has access to companies that have agreed to hire our graduates. We provide a referral directory explaining where you may apply for jobs, along with contact information. We also help you create a great resume. That is, if you haven't already been offered a job before you graduate! Either way, we'll be there.
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Will I be a CMT when I graduate?
No, you'll have a diploma (for the Expert MT level) or a Certificate of Completion (for the Basic MT level) stating you graduated from our program. However, if you would like to take the national CMT exam, we will give you detailed information upon graduation. For your convenience, we have provided some general information below. .
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What is a CMT?
A CMT is a Certified Medical Transcriptionist. The American Association of Medical Transcription offers a two-part test throughout the year. Part I is a written exam and part II is the transcription portion. Each section costs $150. As an Expert MT graduate, you should easily be able to obtain Certification immediately upon graduation. As a Basic MT graduate, we recommend six months more transcription practice before you apply.
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Can you tell me more about becoming a CMT?
Sure, we'd love to! The American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT) is the professional organization representing medical transcriptionists. The AAMT offers a two-part test which, if passed, will earn you your CMT credential. In the past, AAMT has recommended that students have at least two years' experience before attempting the exam; however, the MTACC program was written and designed to give you this experience while training. Because of the interaction and the advanced studies, our Expert MT students can graduate with more than enough experience to pass their CMT exams.
Part I of the CMT Exam
Part I of the CMT Exam is the objective portion. It consists of 150 questions. There are 6 major content areas including: medical terminology, English language, anatomy/physiology, disease processes, healthcare record, and professional development. The AAMT has testing centers all over the United States . Anyone is eligible to take part I of the CMT exam. A passing exam score is 85
Part II Of the CMT Exam
Part II Of the CMT Exam is the transcription portion. Part II of the exam must be taken within 2 years of passing part I. The exam consists of 15 minutes of dictation across a variety of specialties. There will be approximately 8-10 reports. You have 2 hours to complete the exam. The report types for the exam are as follows: consultations, clinic notes, letter, history and physical, operative note, pathology, progress note, radiology. Each MT may choose the exam site and choose a proctor for the exam. Only MTs who have passed part I of the CMT exam may take part II. A passing score for part II is 85.
AAMT and MTACC
The AAMT has a candidate handbook that explains in detail all about the exam and CMT credential at www.aamt.org. Also, all graduates of MTACC are eligible to be reimbursed for the costs of obtaining their CMT credential within one year of graduating from the program!
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