Hello everyone I read a lot about the US Career Institute did anyone try the online classes overseas?
Anyone that did the Fashion Merchandising course ? Will it boost the career ? Does it contain helpful information ? I trying to get on a new path in my career. How does the tests work ? How hard is the material and do you require a TOEFL to register?
Anyone who can answer ALL these questions I would be very thankful

Hi Everyone! I have been in their AA program for Accounting/Business Management for a little over a year now. I LOVE it. I wouldn't be able to get a degree if I had to go to a classroom because I have two jobs and a social life. I have learned a ton, and even though I am only done with my first semester, I have already gotten an entry level accounting job with what I've learned. I like that they send me all my books and I can call a teacher with questions. (My current teacher is very patient and has spent over an hour with me on the phone before to make sure I really understood what I was doing.)

I don't think distance learning is for everyone, but I think they're great. (And did I mention inexpensive?) Anyway- just my two cents.

PS- I worked as a biller/coder before and went to Concorde to get my degree because I wanted to work from home and just so you know... most of the jobs are in offices. I think transcripionists work from home more often.

I can assure everyone that U.S. Career Institute is a legit school. I've been enrolled in the animal care course for a couple months [I'm almost done!] and I have ZERO complaints. This school is extremely affordable and easy to follow. I deffinetley s***est it for anyone who wants to do online school. And I agree, you should do your own research before you start badmouthing any school...you should contact them directly rather than listen to crazies.

I am actually a student for the us career institute and i really like it. its easy and affordable and i can do it whenever i want. if i want to take a month of i can, no questions asked. so if your thinking about using the school, i think you should. its a good school.

I recently completed the US Career Institute course in medical coding and found it to be a very pleasurable learning experience as well as feeling I had learned what I needed and the staff was extremely nice and very helpful. However, I feel misled about what transpires after the course. I don't feel that I was informed on the fact that you have to take the $300.00 CPC exam, $70.00 for the study guide to prepare for the exam and NOBODY in my area will hire a coder unless you have 3 years experience ALONG with the certification. Nobody in my area offers internship (unpaid) or will let you get some experience. I feel stuck. Right now, I'm unemployed and can't afford to shell out any more money. I was told about the AAPC and they offer a X-tern program which will allow you to get the experience (up to 3 mos. unpaid-then MAYBE they will offer you a job (or maybe not). Also, to become a member of the AAPC you have th shell out another $120.00. This, I feel for sure is just a money racket. I also contacted 2 coders that the names were given to me from friends, and they both pretty much said the same thing- IT IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT A FURTHER DEGREE AND MOST OF ALL.... EXPERIENCE! Does anybody know how to do this? all input will greatly appreciated!! Look forward for some advise.

You should try to obtain a postition at the hospital in another capacity, maybe registration or billing, that way you are working at the hospital, have your foot in the door, and can obtain training as an employee. Another option is to take a course at a local community college's continuing education department and do an internship that way, hospitals always choose interns from local colleges first before anything else. My mom went this route, she obtained a diploma in medical office from Penn Foster and a coding certificate. She could not get training locally either, so she took a 65 dollar course at alocal community college, the hospital saw she was a local student and allowed her to intern.

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I am actually almost finished with my Medical Claims and Billing Spe******t class that I am taking. I have had no problems and they are great to work with.

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I just enrolled in their Paralegal program at US Career Institute. I choose it because the price was reasonable, they have a good rating from the Better Business Bureau and you get as long as you want to complete the course.
After my first lesson, it seems the material is a bit outdated. They are talking about the 90's as the future. The material seems easy to understand so far. I also appreciate that the print is easy to read.
I am not sure a degree from them will be as marketable as one from a local college. However, since I have work experience as a paralegal that was not as important to me. The local community college charges 119.00 per credit and I can't afford that. Since I already have a 4-year degree, I am not eligible for any financial aid other than loans so it is out of pocket for me. I will post more as I progress through the course.