Graduate Experiences
Career Step graduates get jobs! Read what some of our graduates are saying:
(Penny, Commerce City, CO) - I have to give the course the credit. The AAPC test was tough, but not as tough as the final test of the course. When I was called in to test for a position, I was very well qualified to take [their pre-employment] test and did get the first job I was called in for. My employers are very satisfied with my level of knowledge, especially considering, I had never been a "coder" before. I learned so much in the course and all of it has served me well. I tell anyone that is interested in becoming a coder to check into the course!
(Rachel, Stilesville, IN) - I currently work for a national healthcare consulting company and thanks to the Career Step program my career is advancing very rapidly... I am taking the AAPC exam in the next few weeks and I feel very comfortable thanks to the Career Step program. Without Career Step I never would have been ready for the national exam. The setup of the program was very user friendly and if I ever had a question it was answered in a very prompt manner. I have referred others to the program... THANK YOU CAREER STEP!!!!
(Nancy, Arvada, CO) - I was very fortunate to be hired as a coder just as I was finishing up the course and before I passed my certification exam. I have worked for Ameripath, a pathology lab for almost 18 months now as a medical coder.
(Stephen, Smithfield, RI) - I am working as a Coding Tech at Rhode Island Hospital. The experience with Career Step was a wonderful one. I was working two jobs and raising my newborn son while taking these courses, and the program is so convenient that even I was able to find the appropriate time. [My questions] always received a prompt response from Randy Johnson and [the rest of the staff], and I'd like to thank them for that.
(Sadie, Arvada, CO) - I appreciate all that Career Step did for me to accomplish my goal [to become] a coder.
Chris Foster, a Manager for EGOS, a Career Step Academic Partner that offers our Medical Coding Program through their school related this information about his students and graduates:
"I am getting VERY positive feedback... Grads from other programs are unable to sit for the certification test and are told by their schools to go out and TRY to get a job, work for a year or two, and then take the test. Their programs are 6 months, in classrooms, and cost between $9,500 and $10,000. SHAME ON THEM!! My grads have said that those students don't have a clue about what to do on the job and are frustrated and unhappy. My [Career Step] grads feel good about the education they got and are happy with their jobs!
More excellent news! Kaiser Medical visited EGOS in the Spring to do some mock interviewing. They kept resumes for all our students they interviewed with and called to offer ALL of them jobs.
Employers Hire Our Graduates
Why Choose Medical Coding & Billing?
Career Step helps you move from an unsuccessful, unfulfilling career to one you can love! With Career Step, you'll have...
Career Step's innovative programs have been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, The Wall Street News Hour, as well as many other journals and magazines, including HOME Business Journal, Opportunity World, Home Business Connection, and Inc. Magazine.
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The right education — develop the skills you need to get a job.
With Career Step, you're guaranteed to get the right education. Our small size allows us to make sure each of our programs is of the highest quality. The expert-created curriculum and real-world case studies will help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to prepare for the national certification exams and get a job.
Throughout the program, you'll practice coding and billing procedures on hundreds of authentic medical records. You won't have to worry about being unfamiliar with the records you'll see in the workplace, because you'll have already learned how to apply your coding skills to real records from numerous specialties and various degrees of difficulty. Prepare with confidence with Career Step.
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Personal, on-going support — you are our first priority.
Though the course is entirely online, you'll never be on your own. Career Step's support counselors have professional experience in both inpatient and outpatient coding and will always be there to offer personal, on-going support. Your support counselor can help you...
- Understand new coding concepts
- Answer questions about the industry and job market
- Choose the certification exam that's right for you
- Prepare for your job search and interviews
- And more!
Just because you're studying online doesn't mean you have to be on your own! With Career Step, you'll have all of the resources you need, including real people to help you reach your goal of a new career!
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The help you need to turn your education into a job — make your education count.
After graduation, we'll help you turn your education into a job. Career Step has deep industry ties that not only help our students earn diplomas, but also help them find jobs after graduation. You'll have access to personal job search consultations, interview training, resume and cover letter help, and more.
For many graduates, earning an industry certification is one of the first steps after graduation, and as a Career Step graduate, you'll be prepared to sit for these exams without waiting to gain years of experience. Career Step's student support counselors can help you decide which certification is right for you, and as a certified coder, you'll be more marketable and, often, have the opportunity to earn more.
