Testimonials
A Word from our Students/Graduates:
I worked in the Transportation field for 15 years. I commuted over 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. I was worn out. I had always been interested in the medical field and I thought how great it would be to have an interesting career from home, and no more commuting. I enrolled with CanScribe in January of 2009 and graduated with Honours in December of 2009. I am currently employed and I am working as an Independent Contractor from home. I can honestly say that CanScribe prepared me for everything I am now facing at work. During the course I was never alone, there was always someone at CanScribe cheering me on and supporting me every step of the way.
I have never been happier in my life and I know I made the right career choice, thanks to CanScribe.
Carmen Overgaard, Honours Graduate, December 2009
I wanted to find a career where I could work from home, and also one that allowed me to move without changing jobs. Medical transcription seemed to fit the bill perfectly.
I did my research. CanScribe was the most widely recognized so I went for it.. I am so glad I did.. The program was comprehensive and the practicum invaluable.. My Q&A editor Sue was awesome.. She helped me fine-tune and gave me great advice for the interview progress.
Thank you CanScribe.. I am a working MT!
Lenita Bracha, Honours Graduate, April 2010 [Top]
Medical transcription training through CanScribe is a challenging yet rewarding experience. As a former teacher, I found the course to be extremely well presented, with clearly stated expectations, helpful time lines, ongoing and numerous support options, and lively content. This content was highly interactive, relevant, and a great preparation for actual MT employment. The staff could not have been more supportive or knowledgeable. It is obviously a very professional, well thought out, and effective package – one that has led me to very satisfying employment in this important aspect of health care.
Mary Jane Reid, High Honors Grad, April 2010 [Top]
In December 2007, I began my training in the medical transcriptionist program with CanScribe.
My initial plan for enrolling into this program was to find another source of employment due to the position I held with my employer of 13 years was no longer suitable with my current disability.
I have osteoarthritis in my spine, which has caused me to be off work for the last 3 yrs. During this time, I was given the opportunity to do a lot of soul searching and through all that found that self-employment was definitely something that I wanted to do in my future.
My daughter was the first person who mentioned a career as a medical transcriptionist in order that I could work from home. She had heard about this career through her roommate...
I received surgery in August 2008 on my neck to relieve some of the discomfort that the nerve damage had done. My neurosurgeon was impressed and surprised when I asked him after the surgery if I could get a copy of the procedure. He was amazed that first I would want to read the procedure but secondly that I could understand the terminology.
In February 2009 after many long hours of studying, I graduated from the program with honours. This was no small feat. It has taken determination, self-sacrifice, and motivation, just to name a few. There were many days where I would have rather have been outdoors enjoying the hot summer days but instead chose to stay in and work on the course knowing that full well all my hard work would pay in the end.
I have gone through two rounds of training for the practicum and am getting ready for my third attempt. Some situations are just out of our control, but I am determined to receive the training required in order that I can have a successful job experience.
The people at CanScribe... have been great. The chat sessions are very informative and loaded with all the necessary tools required to make this all possible. I have met so many great people through the CanScribe program and I cannot say enough for networking. Some of these people have become my closest friends and are always there to give support or lend a hand when I need it.
I remember my first experience at listening to a report. I can remember thinking never in my wildest dreams will I ever be able to do this and 1 year later I am doing it, and not too bad at it I might add.
The medical field has such a potential for anyone who is willing to take the time and put some effort into it. The jobs in this field are numerous and expand throughout Canada and the US. It all depending on just how far you want to go with it; it has no limitations. All you need is the willingness to learn and apply yourself along with sacrificing some of your “me” time. If this is your dream, go for it. It will be worth it in the end.
Good luck to you and your studies if you choose this path and remember, “Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away”.
Charlene Gallant, Honours Graduate, February 2009 [Top]
I started CanScribe after my daughter was born, while I was on maternity leave. With the help of CanScribe, I actually started a position with the Stollery Children's Hospital in Pediatric Cardiology before I was even finished Intermediate Transcription! Now my husband is taking the course while working in hopes of working from home one day.
Good luck to everyone!
Lindsay Collinson, Graduate, November 2008 [Top]
My name is Andrea Fleming. I am 36 years old, married, and a mother of 3 children under the age of 9. After my husband made a major career change 3 years ago, I found myself looking for my own career change that would allow me the flexibility to work around my family's schedule. After about a year of researching, I decided that medical transcription could offer both the flexibility and the challenge that I was looking for. I researched many different transcription schools, and in the end I chose CanScribe Career Centre because of the practicum that they offered upon completion of the course. With no medical background, I felt that CanScribe offered me the best chance of getting hired with a transcription company because of the experience that the practicum would give me.
So, with a great amount of excitement and trepidation, I began the course on September 5, 2007 and graduated, with Honours, on November 13, 2008. I found the practicum very challenging, but I managed to complete it on December 16, 2008, and I signed my contract with Accentus on January 9, 2009. I continue receive support and encouragement from CanScribe. My experience with CanScribe Career Centre was exactly what they said it would be. The course was set up in a way that was challenging, but not overwhelming, and each section prepared me for the next section. I found support in the forum and great information in the chats. Although I know that my new career with Accentus will be challenging, I also know that CanScribe Career Centre is behind me and they have prepared me well. Thank you CanScribe!
Andrea Fleming, Honours Graduate, November 2008 [Top]
Enrolling in the Medical Transcription course with CanScribe has been an incredible experience. I recently graduated with honours and I am so proud to now have the title of Medical Transcriptionist. This course comes with so much support from both the staff at CanScribe and the students. The huge advantage of this course for me was the flexibility. As a mother of 3 young children it was a necessity. I completed the course in twice the time that it takes some students, but I still completed my goal of graduating with honours. The MT course is very in depth and although it is a lot to learn, it is worth every step that it takes. I have gained such a sense of accomplishment from completing this course and a new found confidence that I can meet any goals I set for myself. If anyone is considering a career in Medical Transcription, look no further! CanScribe will help make it happen!
Amy Gabert, Honours Graduate, November 2008 [Top]
I started the CanScribe course when our little boy was 6 months old as I realized I wanted to be able to work from home. I found the course to be extremely thorough and an excellent preparation for working life. I found the materials easy to use and it was good to know that help was only a phone call away. All the staff at CanScribe are extremely efficient and supportive and I have found that they answer emails and phone calls very quickly. I also found the forums to be a great support. Although I didn't contribute to them a great deal I read them every day and often found useful tips. I think the best part of the course was the practicum and I would encourage everyone to participate in this as I think it prepares you for the real world of MT work better than anything else.
Wendy Preston, Honours Grad, Oct 2008 [Top]
I had contemplated becoming a Medical Transcriptionist for about a year and a half before I finally made the decision to pursue it. The idea of working from home and having the flexibility that MT jobs seemed to offer really appealed to me. The things that were holding me back were the cost of the course, and the concern that I would be able find a job in the field once I completed it. Once I decided that I was willing to take the chance, I researched the various courses that were available online and decided to sign on with CanScribe. I can honestly say that I have not regretted my decision.
I started the course in April of 2007 and graduated with Honours in October of 2008. I completed the practicum November of 2008 and signed a contract with MedQuist Canada in December of 2008.
On completion of the course and practicum, I found the CanScribe staff very helpful in answering any questions I had with regard to applying to MTSO's and providing encouragement in finding employment.
I have found that the CanScribe course, without a doubt, prepares you well for a career in the MT industry. I would not hesitate to recommend the course to anyone considering it.
Lisa Huggard, Honours Graduate, October 2008 [Top]
My name is Marnie Willer and I and I am a stay at home mom who was once a registered nurse. My children have gotten older, and I really missed my nursing but wanted a job I could do from home that would still pertain to my nursing field and what I had trained to do as my career. My mom told me about an ad for medical transcriptionists with CanScribe, so I enquired and decided to enroll. My medical background was of a definite advantage and through hard work and dedication I completed the course.
The path through medical transcription is a very interesting one right from the medical end of it to transcribing numerous reports. The people who work at CanScribe are very supportive and always very helpful with any and all questions. They understand your frustration and urge you through it, as well as pat you on the back with all your successes. It is wonderful to be able to enroll in an educational program and do the entire schooling and testing all from your own home computer and at your own speed.
CanScribe assists you with a list of possible places of employment once you are finished, so you are not just left out there on your own trying to figure out what's next. It took a lot of online time applying and testing with numerous companies, but again hard work paid off, and I received a job in November and began working in my new chosen career in December. It has been great! The company I work for is wonderful and very supportive.
If you have interests at all in the medical field and are a dedicated, disciplined person who wishes to work in the comfort of your own home, this is the place for you!
Marnie Willer, Honors Graduate September 2008 [Top]
I found CanScribe very helpful all the way through the course and especially now that I am searching for work. It is easy to follow the course as you go. The chat lines and forums were great too. They allowed you to connect with others. Many times when I felt like it was just too difficult and I wasn't sure if I was on the right track, I found through the chat line that there were others who were going through the same things as me. That helped a lot.
Joyce Anderson, Graduate August 2008 [Top]
I would like to take this time to thank all of the CanScribe staff for the fantastic job you do there. I never once felt "alone" at any time during the course and it was a huge comfort knowing that help was only a click or phone call away. You are all so supportive and constantly cheering from the sidelines. I am so glad that I chose CanScribe as the place to receive my medical transcription education from and I would not hesitate to recommend your program to anyone contemplating this type of career. It was not easy, but then most things worth having are not! I am now able to accept the position offered to me and begin my "real time" work as a Medical Transcriptionist.
Kimberley Lynds, Honours Graduate, July 2008 [Top]
I just want to say I would highly recommend CanScribe's course to anyone who is considering the medical transcription field. The curriculum is widely recognized in the industry as one of the best. Because of the great reputation that CanScribe's students have, I was able to gain employment less than 1 week after I completed the practicum and have confidence in my ability and know I will succeed and continue to grow and learn. I want to thank CanScribe and all of the wonderful people who work there; they have all been really supportive.
Deb Amstein, High Honours Graduate, May 2008 [Top]
I graduated from CanScribe in March of 2008 and I have a fulltime position at the local hospital in Kamloops. The practicum that is offered along with the course has given me a great educational experience overall. CanScribe definitely prepares you for the "real world" of medical transcription! It really teaches a person how to transcribe, as well as being totally prepared for the objective portion of the job. Thank you for providing me with an outstanding learning experience! Thank you for giving me a wealth of knowledge and the confidence to start a new career. CanScribe, you have given me the tools I need to make my dream come true. Thank you for offering a course that can be achieved while accomplishing life's normal tasks and challenges. This has been a very positive experience for me!!
Diane Wenz, Honours Graduate, March 2008 [Top]
I am currently employed with Accentus and I would recommend my employer to other MTs. Following graduation, I worked for 2 other MTSO's prior to landing my position with Accentus and I must say that I am far happier here than with my previous 2 jobs. Not that I didn't like the other 2 companies, but Accentus is a very reputable company and a fantastic employer.
I love my career as an MT. I work from home and, while the pay check may not be as large as when I worked full time (prior to having children), I make enough to pay the bills and still be able to be a full-time mother for my 2 children. Another reason I enjoy working from home is that when my kids' school has a storm day, I am here to pick them up and be home, yet I can still get some work done. I don't have to pay for daycare or other expenses that are required when you work out of the home. I also do not have a set shift and can work any hours I like, just as long as I meet my minimum requirement.
So there you are. In a nutshell, I must tell you that my decision to become an MT and take my course through CanScribe was probably the best career decision of my life. I love what I do and I would recommend it to others without a second thought.
Jo-Ann Souchereau, High Honours Graduate, August 2006 [Top]
I work for AccuScribe and would recommend them to other MTs. I have just begun my career as a Medical Transcriptionist, but so far it is what I have always dreamed of!! I get to work from home and am very happy with my income.
While I was taking the course through CanScribe, I always felt as though I had someone sitting on my shoulder helping me through the whole process of learning. There was always so much support and I was always treated respectfully and quickly. I am very proud to say that I am a CanScribe Medical Transcriptionist graduate!
Marcy Nolan, Honours Graduation, October 2008 [Top]
This January marked my third year with Accentus! I gave up my casual position at our local hospital this past year because things were going so well with Accentus. I love the flexibility of working from home, but truly value the experience I got working on-site, especially as a new MT just starting out. Overall, I have had a very positive experience with Accentus and have highly recommended them to a number of fellow MTs.
Since I graduated, I have seen a continued improvement in my skills, confidence level and speed. Because of these improvements, I have seen an increase in salary and am happy with what I currently make per hour. I work on a large hospital account, so my work types and dictators are constantly changing. This can make it difficult at times, but keeps me challenged and always learning new things. I truly love my job and taking the course through CanScribe was one of the best things I have ever done!!
Nikki Thiessen, High Honours Graduation, October 2005 [Top]
I would just like to say how much I appreciate all of you at CanScribe!
I believe I have been somewhat of a 'quiet' student, not laying much demand on your support offerings. But whenever I have had any communication with any of you, it has been professional, helpful, sympathetic, respectful, illuminating, and you are all just such nice people!! Please pass it on to Frank and the others who do so much to make us students feel special and worthy. You're the best!
Viviana Keir, Graduate, May 2009 [Top]
I had been doing bookkeeping onsite, and at home for the past 18 years. I was looking through the local newspaper for employment opportunities and saw an ad for training to become a Medical Transcriptionist. I talked to a few people that were doing that work and decided that was what I wanted to do. I was ready for a career change. I checked out the CanScribe website and did the course demo. I called CanScribe and was greeted by extremely friendly staff. They sent out all the paper work to fill out and within days I had my reference materials and my online course was up and running. I was so excited to be learning something so completely new for me, as I had been doing the same thing for such a long time. The course instructions were easy to follow, and I couldn’t wait to get to each new section. The nice thing about the online course was that I could study on my own time. Once a month a staff member from CanScribe would call and make sure I was not having any trouble, and give me an update of my progress. The CanScribe forum is a really great way to find out invaluable information from other students and graduates. Personally, there were many things from the forum that helped me along the way.
The transcription portion of the course was challenging, but definitely prepares one for the real world of medical transcription. Once again the forum provided information for great reference sites. I managed to complete the course in just over 9 months, and graduated with high honours. By the time I finished my practicum, it had been exactly 1 year since I started the course. I would recommend anyone who is looking into doing medical transcription to take the CanScribe Career Centre course. It is fun, challenging, and prepares you for working in the medical transcription field.
Colleen Miller, High Honours Graduate, March 2009 [Top]
I am truly happy with my new career. I was a salon owner/operator for almost 13 years and because of a reaction I started to develop to the chemicals, I was put in a position where I needed to change careers. In my mid 30s I was not sure what to do when a friend told me about CanScribe. I was encouraged from the moment I called the school to get more information, and signed up a week later. I have always received tremendous support along the way, and was very happy with how I could connect with other students and grads on the forum and during the chat sessions. It is a great way for extra help, support and to get to know your fellow students. It makes you feel a part of something. It encouraged me to push through the frustrating sections, and it was nice to know there were other students going through the same thing. Since graduating with high honours I was offered a great job one week later, and have been a happy working MT every since. I will also add, that I was offered more than one job since graduating, and have since made a change to a bigger company. I feel that CanScribe has a great reputation and by having them on your resume makes you stand out above the rest.
So thank you CanScribe for my new career.
Anna Dubois, High Honours Graduate, March 2009 [Top]
I cannot say enough good things about CanScribe. The course was in-depth. I found it to be very thorough and challenging. It really helped that I was able to work at my own pace while still working. The instructors were extremely helpful whenever I had any questions or concerns. The forum is a great place to meet other students and ask questions, and if you don't want to ask, just have a look around, because there is a lot of helpful information on there!
After graduating, the instructors went above and beyond their call of duty to try and accommodate me in the practicum. I was offered a job as a MT just 6 weeks after graduation. I am now working as an MT full-time from my home and absolutely loving it!
CanScribe totally prepared me for my new career. Everything I learned from this course, I am able to utilize in my new MT job. Thank you CanScribe!
Marianne Spanics, Honours Graduate March 2009 [Top]
When I first started thinking about being a Medical Transcriptionist, my first thoughts were something like "I can type, so I should be able to do that." Well, what I didn't realize was that medical transcriptionists are well-trained professionals. I did not realize that it takes commitment, patience, persistence, and a real interest in learning the various aspects of the medical field to become a medical transcriptionist. There is so much to learn, but CanScribe was there providing support, and instilling confidence every step of the way. Every time I had a question that I thought was unique to me, I would either go to the chatroom or the forum and find out that everyone, at one time or another, had the same concerns. I had a monthly call from CanScribe just wondering how I was doing, or sometimes to tell me that I was doing extremely well for my particular point in the program. That always made me feel great. Weekly emails reminding me to come to the chat room to talk with fellow students were also very helpful. Now that I have graduated from the program (with Honours), CanScribe is still there, providing me leads on jobs and always trying to help. I still go to the chatroom every chance I get. It provides support in my job hunting efforts, and also as a graduate, maybe I can provide some insight to the new students. I know I was always appreciative of any inside info I could get from the students who were further along in the course than I was. I also participated in the practicum. The practicum is a great way to get the "feel" of what transcription in the real world will be like. My QA Editor was very supportive and provided me with valuable information on how to develop my transcription skills. I completed the course in approximately 9 months and then the practicum in approximately 5 weeks. At times it was difficult, but with the help of everyone at CanScribe I persevered and am now an Honours Graduate from the Medical Transcription Course. This is an accomplishment I am very proud of, and cannot wait to start my new career as an MT. Thank you everyone at CanScribe.
Linda Segedin, Honours Graduate, February 2009 [Top]
My experience with CanScribe was great! I would have never gone back to school if I had to go into a classroom. The fact that the course is self paced helped me to fully understand the material and not feel the pressure to keep up with a class. The support for students from the staff, other students and graduates is amazing.
Anne Hamming, Graduate, February 2009 [Top]
I have over 30 years of job experience behind me with numerous courses taken over those years. CanScribe is truly the best course I have taken! It is extremely well thought out, the support is truly incredible, and the skills are REAL! I completed the course with the confidence that I could compete in the MT arena with skills that I have learned through the CanScribe course, and that is exactly what has happened. I have achieved employment with one of the top 3 agencies that I had hoped to be hired by. My strongest recommendation to anyone embarking on this course is to listen to the directions provided by the course guides, join in on the chat rooms, make use of all of the resources that CanScribe provides (and there are lots), and complete every step of the course and you will find yourself to be a skilled and confident MT at completion. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in being successful in an interesting and challenging career. It is simply a bonus that I can also work from home.
Lisa Henry, High Honours Graduate, February 2009 [Top]
What employers are saying'
Accentus [Top]
Accentus is one of the most reputable Medical Transcriptionist providers in Canada. We are in partnership with over 60 hospitals throughout Canada and we staff over 400 Medical Transcriptionists. The Industry is one of perpetual growth and we are constantly hiring new Contractors to work from home on our many accounts. Being exposed to the in-depth curriculum and taking part in the practicum, we find that CanScribe students have one of the highest success rates among our new graduates. We continue to seek graduates from this highly regarded program.
AccuScribe Transcription Services [Top]
We have been consistently impressed by the quality of grads that come out of the CanScribe Medical Transcription Program and we are very pleased to be able to offer an Internship to CanScribe graduates.
All Type [Top]
We have hired many of the CanScribe graduates and these graduates have provided All Type with great quality and their production has proven to be right up there with part-time seasoned MTs after only 90 days. Whenever we see a resume from a CanScribe graduate, we know that this is someone worth considering for employment. We have the greatest of confidence in the graduates that CanScribe is turning out.
AssistMed [Top]
AssistMed provides clinical information technology solutions to organizations on a global scale. Our innovative online technologies integrate healthcare information from multiple resources connecting hospitals, physicians, patients, and communities. We hire CanScribe graduates and are consistently impressed by their quality.
Expedite Transcription Services [Top]
I just have to say - job well done. I have hired CanScribe grads and I am very impressed by the quality of their work. They are professional, have an eye for detail, and have an amazing knowledge base. Thank you. It is a JOY to have them onboard!
MedGarde [Top]
MedGarde celebrates 20 years of service to the healthcare community. We’ve built our reputation on quality work backed by small business service and big business technology. As our client needs continue to evolve so do our services. We invite you to explore our site and then contact us. If you’re looking for transcription services, we’re confident you’ve found exactly what you’re looking for. We are proud to recommend CanScribe Career Centre for MT training and we have hired several of their graduates.
MedQuist [Top]
MedQuist Canada hires a number of new graduates each year, many successful graduates coming from the CanScribe Program. CanScribe graduates tend to score very high on our on-line test. This is a testimony to the course content, as well as the intensive practicum portion of the course which seems to prepare these graduates well for a live working environment.
Nightingale Infomatix [Top]
Nightingale Informatix Corporation - Canada's largest medical transcription service provider will waive their 5 year's transcription experience prerequisite for CanScribe graduates who successfully complete the Scribes online test & application.
Prudential Consulting [Top]
Prudential Consulting Inc. (PCI) is one of Canada’s leading application service providers (ASP) of technology and outsourcing services in Health Information Management (HIM). Our healthcare solutions such as dictation, speech recognition, transcription services, document scanning and coding can integrate with multiple Health Information Systems (HIS). Our service offering is intended to help hospitals, clinics, physicians and healthcare organizations across Canada, reduce the time it takes for medical heath records to be received by physicians, thereby improving the quality of patient care. We welcome CanScribe graduates to test with us for employment.
Sten-Tel [Top]
We remain continuously satisfied with every CanScribe graduate’s demonstration of medical transcription competency. All CanScribe grads successfully pass our pre-employment test and acclimate well into the Sten-Tel working environment.
SwiftCharts [Top]
SwiftCharts is Canadian owned, operated and founded by two of CanScribe's own graduates. Presently in the blooming stages of business, SwiftCharts will give greater consideration of employment to CanScribe grads as we at SwiftCharts believe that CanScribe offers a highly regarded Medical Transcription Program and stays current with issues Medical Transcriptionists face on a day-to-day basis.
Terra Nova Transcription [Top]
Our Director of Transcription said that in all of her years in this industry she has never had such skilled new graduates. Your CanScribe grads are really terrific, on both skill and attitude. It is a pleasure to work with them, and to have them working for Terra Nova.
