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Express Scribe is a free transcription software program that you can download off the internet. This will enable you to transcribe audio files from your computer once you get a foot pedal and a headset. The link is below:
Please know, however, that the company you work for may have their own transcription platform, such as Winscribe, Bytescribe, etc. If the company has their own transcription platform, you would not have to use Express Scribe; the company will tell you how to download or access their platform.
What type of foot pedal you need depends greatly upon the kind of computer you have and the company you will be transcribing for; again, many companies will tell you what kind of foot pedal to purchase. Most newer computers would take a USB foot pedal that you would simply plug in to the computer tower (CPU). Older computers would require a 9-pin serial port foot pedal; you also hook this up to your computer tower. The link to Transcription Gear is below, and you can take a look at both types of foot pedals:
Also, you would need a headset that would plug directly into your CPU. I would suggest a good noise canceling headset. Click on the Transcription Gear link to see headsets also.
Also, you could join mtstars.com, an online community for medical transcriptionists. You can acquire lots of good information simply by asking, and they also have a classified section in which you can buy used equipment from other transcriptionists. The link is below:
I hope this is helpful. References : Former medical secretary who transcribed all clinic notes and letters for two urologic surgeons. I have also worked at home as a medical transcriptionist.
Hi I have so much info for you on my info site that I set up specifically for those wishing to work from home doing transcription or other admin duties. Go to this link and then there are so many other info pages for you relating to starting out, costs, setting up, where to find clients, everything…. References : http://www.virtual-assistant-advice.com/working_from_home_and_transcription.html
Express Scribe is a free transcription software program that you can download off the internet. This will enable you to transcribe audio files from your computer once you get a foot pedal and a headset. The link is below:
http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/
Please know, however, that the company you work for may have their own transcription platform, such as Winscribe, Bytescribe, etc. If the company has their own transcription platform, you would not have to use Express Scribe; the company will tell you how to download or access their platform.
What type of foot pedal you need depends greatly upon the kind of computer you have and the company you will be transcribing for; again, many companies will tell you what kind of foot pedal to purchase. Most newer computers would take a USB foot pedal that you would simply plug in to the computer tower (CPU). Older computers would require a 9-pin serial port foot pedal; you also hook this up to your computer tower. The link to Transcription Gear is below, and you can take a look at both types of foot pedals:
http://www.transcriptiongear.com/
Also, you would need a headset that would plug directly into your CPU. I would suggest a good noise canceling headset. Click on the Transcription Gear link to see headsets also.
Also, you could join mtstars.com, an online community for medical transcriptionists. You can acquire lots of good information simply by asking, and they also have a classified section in which you can buy used equipment from other transcriptionists. The link is below:
http://www.mtstars.com/
I hope this is helpful.
References :
Former medical secretary who transcribed all clinic notes and letters for two urologic surgeons. I have also worked at home as a medical transcriptionist.
Ms. Phyllis
6 Jun 09 at 10:52 am
Hi I have so much info for you on my info site that I set up specifically for those wishing to work from home doing transcription or other admin duties. Go to this link and then there are so many other info pages for you relating to starting out, costs, setting up, where to find clients, everything….
References :
http://www.virtual-assistant-advice.com/working_from_home_and_transcription.html
Sandra F
6 Jun 09 at 11:03 am