Penn Foster came along at just the right time…I spent 30 years building a career at a local utility company. For many of those years, I watched as many friends and colleagues lost their jobs. I decided then that if my time came, and it did in 2003, I wanted to work for an industry that valued its employees. I turned to the medical profession.
With no formal education, and 30 years of office experience, I turned to the Medical Transcription Program at Penn Foster. I was familiar with a computer and had worked with a variety of Microsoft Office programs; all I needed was the medical terminology knowledge. That’s where Penn Foster was a big help. I began the distance learning course in 2003 with a plan. I set a goal of 18 months to complete the course and began my studies. I paid for my course up front, which was a considerable savings for me, and it also meant I wouldn’t have to wait for the next pack of materials to arrive.
I was a little frustrated, at times, at not having my instructor right there to ask questions. Since most of my studies were done at night and on weekends she wasn’t always available by phone, and the e-mails, sometimes, seemed more like snail-mail. But I persevered. During this time, I secured a position as a secretary/transcriber. I completed my course and received my certificate. Penn Foster helped me become a success. Thank You, Penn Foster.
Contributing blogger: Cindy K.
(Penn Foster Graduate - Medical Transcriptionist)