channan --

Check in with some of the nationals (MedQuist and Healthscribe in particular, there may be others)-- I think it may be possible for you to work from Europe via the Internet, and to continue working when you return. Three years is a long time to put your skills on ice!

Hi Paula,

I'm a new graduate starting a new job next week where 75% of the job will be doing dictation. The job is at an addiction treatment centre that treats clients with various types of addictions, such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, etc. Do you have any advice/tips for me? What are good reference materials to use?

Thanks for any input you can give me.

MES

Thanks CMT. I'll check but I don't think I have a good chance at getting employment in Europe with a National. Especially if they have to send me equipment etc......I've read posts of people living in Germany that want jobs with American companies, but can't get hired b/c they are overseas. That's understandable. I just plan on practicing and reviewing until I feel confident enough to ace an entrance exam. Hopefully the companies will be understanding when I tell them we had to move right after I finished my studies b/c Uncle Sam said we had to. Not much I can do about it.

channan,

Ain't it great when your husband works for Uncle Sam? Been there, done that! Mine was in the USAF, retired after 20.

Anyway, have you thought about trying to get a job at a base hospital? That's actually where I started out as an MT. I had no experience in medical transcription at all, no school. It was 30 years ago, mind you, so it was strictly on the job training. But here I am 30 years later still doing it, having worked for hospitals, MT services, in-patient psych unit and now an IC at home! I would think you just might get yourself hired.

If you'd like more info, I'm willing to e-mail you. Just let me know.

Hope you have a good trip over and a great tour!

Windy

Never thought of a base hospital. I've checked the openings online for Civilian Employment and never saw anything. Maybe when we get to Belgium I can check in with the clinic there. I don't think there's an actual hospital for us. Thanks.

I did the MedQuist testing process! I made it to the last test... and did not pass. I would really like to hear how things went for you! I know that it has been a few years, but hopefully you check back in from time to time and can let us know how it went!

AHP-Grad, I'm pretty new to this site and am just finishing with AHP course myself. Just wondering how you are doing and if you feel you were trained well enough. I'm just starting to get nervous thinking about getting out on my own and looking for a job. My test scores have been pretty good but I'm not sure if it's good enough.
I would love to hear from you and/or anyone else who graduated from AHP and find out how you are making out.
Thanks for your time.

Hi!
I am also new to this (just graduated at the end of May). I saw this thread and I am wondering...what is 'AHP'...? Is that the school you guys trained at? I will soon be taking my MedQuist testing as well. Getting nervous!!

Shelly