GETTING YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR

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GETTING YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR
2 YEARS EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED
KIM BUCHANAN, CMT, FAAMT
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Experience Required

• Fact or Fiction?
• The Employers Perspective

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The Job Market

• Explore the Alternatives
• National Services
• Local Services
• Hospital
• Other Allied Health Services
• Publishing
• Copy Editor

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Networking

• Begin Networking Now
• Friends/Neighbors
• Classmates
• Professional Associations
• Networking Worksheet

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Self-Assessment

• Coursework
• Basic Assessment
• RMT Review Guide
• Other Resources

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Resume Preparation

• Common Assumptions
• Resumes that Sell
• Dos and Donts

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Pre-Employment Testing

• Getting Started
• Getting a Yes to test
• Preparation
• The Test
• Objective
• Transcription
• Remote Testing

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The Interview

• Communicating Your Value
• Working with Recruiters
• Preparing for the Interview
• After the Interview

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Home-Based Office

• Workspace
• Computer
• Software
• Equipment
• Internet/Email
• Technology Skills

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Reference Library

• Types of References
• A Basic Library
• Evaluating References
• Research Skills

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Critical Thinking

• What is Critical Thinking?
• Thinking Critically

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Professional Development

• Credentials
• Continuing Education
• Communication Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Self-Assessment

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The RMT Credential

• About the Exam
• Multiple Choice
• Practical
• Content
• Preparing for the Exam

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Why Apprenticeship?

• Bridge the gap from graduation to work
• Earn while you learn
• Work with excellent employers
• Gain acute care experience
• Prepare for the CMT credential

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The Recipe for Success

• Attend an ACCP-approved School
• Earn your RMT Credential
• Enter into Apprenticeship
• The Sky is the Limit!

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ACCP-Approved Schools

• Curriculum conforms to the AAMT Model Curriculum
• Proven to be financially sound
• Provided placement statistics
• Incorporates AAMT Book of Style
• Has CMTs professionals on staff

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Current list as of 5/10/07

• MTEC
• Andrews School
• CareerStep
• CanScribe
• Lakeshore Technical College
• Exact-Med/UTTC
• TRS Institute
• Everett Community College
• Central Texas College
• and growing!

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Eligibility for Apprenticeship

• Attend an approved school
• Provide copy of graduation certificate
• Earn the RMT
• Provide copy of certificate
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Provide copy of proof of age
• Provide copy of high school diploma/GED
• Ability to work 40 hours per week

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Matching Process

• Application periods January, May, September
• Matching takes place via public webinar
• Apprentices have 72 hours to accept
• Placement begins within 30 days
• Apprenticeship lasts for 2 years

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What if

• Apprentice changes their mind
• Employer changes their mind
• Too many apprentices
• Too many employer openings
• Matching doesnt work out

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Compensation

• Apprentice paid hourly on a schedule
• Starting wage 7.50
• After 4 months 8.25
• After 8 months 9.00
• After 12 months 9.75
• After 18 months 10.50
• Ending wage 12.00
• Employer has option to add incentive pay

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Work Process Schedule

• Discharge Summary Reports - 4 months
• History and Physical Reports 4 months
• Consultation Reports 4 months
• Operative Reports 6 months
• Variety of additional Reports 6 months
• Account-specific expectations, transcription,
  quality review

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Related Instruction

• Apprentices need to obtain related instruction as
  follows
• 1st year Review of Technology Skill building
  practice AAMT General Medicine Module Physical
  Exam and Health Assessment
• 2nd year Skill building with accents AAMT
  General Surgery Module, CMT Review

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Probationary Period

• First 90 days
• Apprentice or employer may terminate without
  reason
• Credit for Previous Experience
• Employer can move apprentice forward on wage
  scale after probationary period

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More Information

• Starter kits for apprentices, employers, and
  educators
• www.aamt.org
• Click on Professional
• Development gt Training gt
• Postgraduate
• Apprenticeship

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Contact Information

• Kim Buchanan, CMT, FAAMT
• Director of Credentialing and
• Education, AAMT/AHDI
• kim_at_aamt.org