Endorsements
"I have watched The Agency grow from a 'one-man' operation to one of the larger medical services in Arizona.
They are known for their standard of expertise in the transcription industry. I wish them
the best in their endeavor to provide education for future medical transcriptionists."
Harold Reeder, D.O., Family Practice
"I enjoy working with Deborah and her staff at The Agency. They have provided quality transcription
service to me for over four years. I certainly would not hesitate to recommend their service to other
physicians."
Anne Galvi, M.C., General Surgery
WE NETWORK WITH OTHER MAJOR SERVICES! OUR GRADUATES ARE IN HUGE DEMAND.
As you will see from the following notes, we support our students, not only while going through the A to Z program, but once they’ve completed it. You receive unlimited mentorship and support. Since we are an actual medical transcription service, we can provide you with practical information about the business aspect of MT. We offer the very best, on-going, long-term support of any other training program.
August 2011
I completed your medical transcription program almost a year ago, and after taking a break I'm now starting my own business. My first potential client is a medium-sized practice; they use a old system with Micro or Mini-Micro tapes (I'm not sure which type) and are looking to change over to a new system (possibly digital or at least a better system but they don't want to transfer tapes electronically - it would be a system where I'd drop off transcription and pick up tapes).
Rachel R.
July 2011
Well Debbie, I'm still at it 7 years later. Been a busy girl. These days I'm still doing acute care but my niche is op reports and have I been doing them by the gazillions. Heart transplants, craniotomies, etc. I love them... There's a certain drive, determination and persistence that goes along with doing this job. Self discipline too. Have moved from Wyoming to Tennessee (weather is better and gosh is it beautiful here, a year and a half ago) and love it!! Been working for the same company now for about 4 years....Hope all is well with you. Think of you often and am grateful for all the help you provided. I am now at the point where jobs are coming to me........thanks to all these years.
Elise K
May 2011
Hello, I'm working on formatting my transcribed work (JOY) to submit to you soon. I spoke with someone today who transcribes locally. I explained my interest, asked her a few questions and she asked if I would work when she vacations!! She uses microtapes. Would I need a tape player that will accept my foot pedal? Whatever I need, I'll get it!
A. Thompson
February 2011
Deborah,
It was a pleasure to take your Medical Transcription seminar. I was thoroughly impressed with your knowledge, preparedness, professionalism, and humility. I just ordered your course materials, and I look forward to learning from an expert like you!
I plan to become active in the MT field in about 2 1/2 years, when my youngest starts school, so I will have plenty of time to learn the lingo before then! I am looking forward to a lasting relationship with you and your firm.
Sincerely,
Dianne M.
Philadelphia, PA
January 2011
I met a woman last night who asked me about medical transcription. I told her about your program, which I can recommend highly. She said she would be in Phoenix in a couple of weeks and would like to drop in, introduce herself, and talk to you about the program. Is it okay to give her your phone number?
J. Choich
November 2010
I met a woman last night who asked me about medical transcription. I told her about your program, which I can recommend highly. She said she would be in Phoenix in a couple of weeks and would like to drop in, introduce herself, and talk to you about the program. Is it okay to give her your phone number?
J. Choich
Dear Deborah,
I have some good news and some perhaps not so good news. I have just accepted a position with a national company... and I was able to be considered per the ability to pass some difficult testing in lieu of their usual requirement of five years of experience. The good news, then, is that my internship training with you prepared me to be able to do very well! The bad news is, of course, that I will need to return Dr. [name omitted] account to you. I feel sad about that in that it has been great working with him. He and his staff have been wonderful. I know, however, that this will be a great account for someone else to have.
Thank you,
Brenda
July 2010
I have only been in your programm for about 3 weeks and I am already learning so much. I graduated from a medical transcription program in October 2009... I have a diploma that is only a piece of paper and does not do me any good. Thank you for the opportunity to learn.
Lynn T.
July 2010
Hi Deborah.
I purchased your Transcription A-Z program about 12 years ago and have been working as a medical transcriptionist for the past 11 1/2 years. I referred my friend Debra to you and she just purchased your program on 06/28/10. She told me that you told her that if I e-mailed you about it, I would get a referral fee. Thank you!
Kim M.
July 2010
Oh, FYI -- I answered a radio ad and went to an informational meeting about MT job opportunities, just for curiosity's sake. They went thru a big speil about how in demand the jobs are and how much money you could make. It was very uplifting and exciting for me. When they got down to selling you the program, it was outrageous! They were giving a "discount" for signing up that night, $100 off. You had to use a credit card and you had to sign up for at least 3 sessions worth of programs. See, they took every section you have in your program and made it into one "session", i.e. the human body/ bones/nerves/muscles, each a section. So you could pay as you go, purchase as much as you wanted, and put it all on credit...Sounds pretty good, right? Till you hear that each session cost $500 each! Wow! I flipped. Can't remember the name of the company but I realized that I really got a great deal with your program. So, thanks again for that!
Neecee B.
May 2010
Thanks so much for everything you have done for me. You have really changed my life and given me so much with this great career.
Terri J.
February 12 2009
Good Morning Deborah,
I attended your seminar at Lake Junior High last night and found it very interesting and informative.
I am currently attending D______ County Technical College for Medical Transcription, and am really enjoying the courses. I'm in my second semester and will have completed 14 of the 39 credits necessary for my diploma when this semester ends. I was a bit surprised about not being able to get a job as an MT, without 2 years experience.
I'm very anxious to start on my new career as a Medical Transcriptionist, but am now concerned about not being able to get a job for 2 years. I plan on working for at least another 10 years, but also know that I will not be able to get by for 2 years just on my pension. You had mentioned last night about certain training that you recommend and also about doing an internship with your company. I am very interested in getting information on what would be required to get an internship with your company.
Thank you for your time.
Lynn P.
Thank you for your e-mail. It's great to hear from you.
I understand your dilemma and I'm afraid it's quite common. The only way to obtain an internship and work experience is through your medical transcription training program. If they do not provide that, you will not be able to work in this field.
The internship with my company is through "Medical Transcription A to Z" and is not offered independently.
Please check with your current curriculum to ensure that you are receiving all of the vital ingredients I addressed in class.
Best wishes!
Deborah
January 2009
Hi Debra,
I just wanted to thank you for motivating me at an informational session you had at Delaware County Community College in Pennsylvania a couple of years ago. After the informational night, I purchased your course and worked on it for a long time in between my family’s and work schedules. I decided to retire this past June after 24 years doing the same job. I was hired at our local hospital in November as a part-time employee working for 2 doctors, who have 30 in-patients who come in for evaluation. I had very little trouble transcribing because of all the resources, books, etc. that were part of your course.
Thanks again.
Joan H.
10/18/2008
Dear Anastasia,
I really enjoyed working for Deborah's Agency. I need to go ahead and terminate the contract at this point, as I am just working so much with the other agency that I am also with. They have just added another client to my main work source. I am frequently being offered overtime. If the little account that I do for Deborah's came in at this point, It would be extremely tough for me to squeeze it into my schedule. Please let me know what if there is anything else I need to do. Please let me know if this is acceptable as "written notice" (per contract of Deborah's) and it looks like if a job comes in within the next 14 days, and you don't have a quick replacement for me, I will somehow manage to get that done (the contract says to give 14 day notice), so please just let me know if that is needed. I am so glad I took Deborah's course, and I really am grateful for the chance to work for her for this time.
Thanks so much,
Isabelle S.
10/9/2008
Hi Deborah:
I just started a part-time job working for 4 psychiatrists and 2 psychologists as their medical transcriptionist.
Lynette C. AZ
October 3, 2008
Dear Deborah,
I am grateful to you for starting Tami in the medical transcription field. She has been employed for one year and has maintained a monthly accuracy rate of 99.7%. I hope to talk with you soon.
Shirley R.
7/23/2008
Hi Deborah,
My last day of work is Saturday, July 26, 2008. I intend to devote at least four hours a day to your program. I want to be finished in two months and work for a hospital just two miles away from me. I was a former court reporter and took many doctor witnesses on the stand. I will be in touch with you as I progress on the course subject by subject and tape by tape.
I took your class back in October of last year, but due to the fact I was working full time and still producing transcripts for the Court of Appeals, I couldn't devote much time to the course. But now it has my undivided attention.
Lynette C.
June 11, 2008
Dear Deborah,
Thank you for handling this matter so quickly and courteously. It says a lot for your company!
Sincerely,
Cheryl B.
May 27, 2008
Dear Anastasia,
I did get the job. I am working for Thomas Transcription and in all honesty I think Dee was pretty shocked I was this well-prepared for an entry level MT job, as she was unfamiliar with Deborah's course. I am out of QA now (blanks only) and am also working on a work-at-home job for the radiology dept. at the same hospital my husband works at.
Thanks for following up!
Karen
May 2008
I want to thank you for all your help, especially in the past couple of weeks. The excellent training I received from you made me confident enough to apply for this position, and your comments regarding [name of facility omitted], your hints about the equipment and proper attire for the interview were so very helpful.
I think the interview went very well... I was able to choose part time or full time.
Winona O.
March 2008
Dear Deborah:
Here are the kudos I received this week! I also got a call from the Boss today and he said in appreciation of the good work, I am getting a $100.00 bonus with my next paycheck! I am so happy!
Catherine
March 3, 2008
Hi Julie,
I think you are asking good questions.
I have only been an MT since last August. My girlfriend and I attended Deborah's class at Pima Community College in Tucson as she was interested in working from home. To shorten the story, we both decided to take the course. I completed it in eight months, but it was a very diligent effort as there was a lot to learn. However, Deborah's course is arranged very well, she and her staff offer all the support you will need, and you will learn all you need to know. Additionally, there is much information online. I have a whole list of disease and drug websites bookmarked to check spelling, etc.
I was a CPA until my children were on their own at which time I decided to get out of the corporate rat race and do something else. Finances for me were not an issue and, since I did not have to work, I could concentrate on the MT work (it was definitely intense). I had no medical background (I have a graduate degree in applied economics), but I did not find that a detriment as the course work was pretty complete. However, I do think it is important that you have a good command of English grammar and that you are fundamentally a good speller. For example, knowing when to use "affect" or "effect" means something.
I work from home, but at the moment, only on a part time fill-in basis. When I completed the course, Deborah hired me and I have helped bail out some overloads for other MTs which I have enjoyed and appreciated for the experience. I do not have a permanent doctor.
Your hourly wage depends completely on how fast you can transcribe the dictation as you will be paid by line of typing.
Insofar as choosing Deborah's course, I think it is the best value, period! I know of other courses that average at least three times the cost of Deborah's and I do not think I would have come away any smarter.
I hope I have answered your questions. Please let me know if I can be of any more help.
Virginia
Deborah Burns provided me with your contact information as I am considering enrolling in the A to Z medical transcription training course.
I'm hoping that you would be able to answer some questions for me via email:
1. How long have you been working as an MT?
2. Why did you choose to pursue MT?
3. What was your background prior to MT and was the program easy to follow/use? (I do not have any prior medical training, so I want to make sure that I can follow the "lingo")
4. Did you look at any other programs? Why did you decide on A to Z?
5. How long did it take you to complete the program?
6. Do you work from home? If so, are you working for yourself or someone else?
7. How did you find your first assignment? Did Deborah's group help you find work and how?
8. How many hours per week do you work? When do you work?
9. Are you enjoying the work and why?
10. What were you making per hour when you started out?
11. What are some of the frustrations that you've run into while working?
I know these are quite a few questions, but I'd appreciate any feedback you can provide.
Thank you!
Julie K
February 27, 2008
Dear Deborah,
Thank you for all the time and effort you have put into the A-Z course; it really shows! I really appreciate not only the thoroughness of the course, but also the fact that I could always call or email with my questions and get helpful answers. You were always so encouraging! I feel well-prepared to take on a medical transcription job after completing this course.
Thanks again – Karen Frederick
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