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Yes, I'm quitting transcription after I finish CNA classes. We're going to eventually be downsized anyway due to EMR. I'm also sick of sitting on my butt all day in front of the computer. I'm really burnt out on it. I also know I'll take a cut in pay, but I'm bored silly, stressed and have gained weight as well. I need to get up and actually do something where I'm moving around.

Great, thank you both. That's very helpful. One of the local hospitals here is advertising for CNAs and I'd guess that over time they might teach you almost anything you want to learn to do.

I'm going for CNA classes in a few weeks and am getting a lot of valuable information off this site. Thank you to the site owners and the posters. :loveya: You're all great! My question is - what's the difference between a PCT and CNA? I actually had to research and see what PCT was the other day. Is one licensed by the state and the other is not? Don't they do more or less the same thing?

Thank you! I know all the medical terminology, so that's not a problem. I know A&P, etc., so I'll be good to go with that. I've looked at the course outline and see the math conversion page for calculating I's and O's and that's what's going to give me trouble. I'm already planning to study and practice that part ahead of time. The rest of it, I'm a little nervous. I know I can whip thru the classroom work, but then I have to practise on innocent, elderly patients and that's what makes me a bit nervous, as I am scared of doing something wrong or hurting someone. I know the supervisors will be on my shoulder watching every move, so I can't do any real damage, but it's just the initial thought. I'll take a deep breath, be patient with myself and be okay. I'm really looking forward to it, to Helping People.

Great. This is the kind of information I was looking for. Thank you so much, I appreciate it.

I'm registered and ready to go this spring. I have my books, so can unwrap those now and start studying ahead on my own. The course is listed as 120 hours, but is half of that in classroom and then half in clinical practice? I see the schedule of class hours and am a bit confused. I was just looking for a ballpark idea of how this course generally goes.

Hi, I'm currently a medical transcriptionist who is going to take the CNA course at MATC. I'm wondering if any graduates from that course are here, that I could chat with? Does anyone know of any information on line that I could start to study in advance? I'm not sure if I'll get in for the first winter semester, might have to wait for the next class session. I'll find out Friday after I meet with an advisor. I would appreciate any advice anyone might have to offer.