Quick Facts
- Career Step was recognized as an "Inc. 500 Company" - ranked the 335th fastest growing privately-held business in the country, according to Inc. Magazine.
- Career Step has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the state of Utah by the Mountain West Capital Network for each of the past nine years.
- Career Step's online skills assessment testing service has become the most widely used recruiting tool in the medical transcription industry.
- Career Step partners with dozens of prominent, nationally accredited community colleges that offer Career Step's programs to their students under exclusive licensing agreements.
- Career Step has provided distance education services to tens of thousands of students from all 50 states. Over the years, Career Step has placed graduates with over 700 companies.
- Career Step is approved by the Approval Committee for Certificate Programs (ACCP), a joint committee established by AHDI and AHIMA for certifying and approving medical transcription education programs.
- Career Step's programs have been featured on the Wall Street News Hour, and many other journals and magazines, including HOME Business Journal, Opportunity World, Home Business Connection, and Inc. Magazine.
- Career Step is registered as an educational institution in the State of Utah under the Utah Postsecondary Proprietary School Act (Title 13, Chapter 34, Utah Code).
- Hoovers.com reports that Career Step "gives its students a leg up into the medical transcription trade."
- Career Step's training is offered to students internationally through its sister schools in other countries to meet the specific needs of their respective markets.
- Career Step is a leading online healthcare education company, offering training courses in medical transcription and medical coding and billing as well as technology solutions to companies throughout the healthcare industry.
- Career Step Founder Andrea Anaya was named as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Utah 2009 awards program. This award recognizes the commitment and dedication Andrea has shown to building her company.
- Career Step was recognized in the 2009 Utah Fast 50 awards as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in the state of Utah. The Fast 50 awards recognize the innovative business practices of those companies that have experienced significant growth over the last 5 years.
- Career Step was awarded a 2008 Best of State award in the Education/Training Institution category. This award recognizes the value Career Step brings to the state of Utah.
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Why Take the RMT Exam?
Medical transcription plays a vital role in the expanding healthcare industry, and well-trained professionals in this field have a promising career outlook. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that there will be 13,000 new medical transcription jobs before 2016 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006). In fact, the Department of Labor specifically states, "Job opportunities should be good, especially for those who are certified."
Earning your RMT credential will improve your career within medical transcription by helping you:
- Demonstrate professional knowledge
- Prove industry commitment
- Prepare for the CMT credential
Demonstrate Professional Knowledge
Medical transcription is a competitive industry, and it is important to stand out from the competition. Transcriptionists who do not qualify for the Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) exam can set themselves apart by earning the Registered Medical Transcriptionist (RMT) credential. The RMT exam allows those new to the field to determine how well their skills will translate to the workplace and clearly demonstrates to employers that the applicant has a solid foundational knowledge of medical transcription.
Prove Industry Commitment
The RMT credential allows those without the acute care experience necessary for the CMT exam to set themselves apart from the competition and prove their commitment to the field. Like many other high-level tests, the RMT exam requires extra study and preparation because of its unique testing style, and applicants who have earned this credential show employers that they are serious about pursuing a successful career in medical transcription.
Prepare for the CMT Credential
Many medical transcriptionists earn their RMT in preparation for earning the CMT credential once they have gained the necessary experience. Both the CMT and the RMT are offered by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), and have similar testing formats, making the RMT a good first step toward the CMT credential. Medical transcriptionists who have taken the RMT before sitting for the CMT exam have reported feeling less anxious when it came time to earn the more experienced credential.
About the RMT Exam
The RMT credential is offered by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) and is designed to assure employers and consumers that successful candidates are qualified to practice medical transcription. Earning the RMT credential is also a logical step toward earning the more experienced CMT credential.
