Many company websites will let anybody try their test for free.
Posted By: Misha on 2006-01-27
In Reply to: LOL Yeah, you've MASTERED those subjects. LOL - Shona`
Why not try a few company website tests and see how you feel after that.
And I think the comment about mastering things was a result of another poster's mispelling of English terms such as there/their and your/you're. Some MTs tend to think the way a poster spells on an MT board says something about their mastery of the English language.
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You can view the various company websites.
Some of the companies will have an on-line test through MTTest. You have to submit you resume on-line as the first step of the test and then there are spelling, grammar, context questions, and then transcription testing.
I can't remember the names of companies that do this, but every test is diffferent so that even if 3 different companies have tests through MTTest, they are all different, so you can't just do one test and have those scores available for other companies to assess.
To test for a company entails different
things for different companies, but with most companies you will have to take a multiple choice-type test, plus transcribe a few test reports. Most companies will not let you test unless you have a certain amount of experience, but there are some that do.
I have to take this opportunity to point out, because you must not have learned it thus far in your schooling, that "alot" is never, ever, ever correct. It is not a word. "A lot" is always, always, always 2 separate words. I'm not trying to be mean, only to help ya! It could actually cost you a job some day.  I hope you are enjoying your schooling and are able to succeed in this field. Best wishes to you.
websites
Do you have a web address for these companies?
Thanks
I'd look over the websites
and read everything there. Does the local program sound as in depth as the other 2 programs?
Then I'd talk to somebody at each of the programs to see how flexible they will be for you to test out of or have your English credits accepted.
IMO, all you will need to study is the BOS style guide for that part of your studies (and I suspect some of the rules are going to set your teeth on edge).
She should visit the websites ...
and get the scoop there. She needs to consider what is covered in that price.
The websites will have a lot of information..sm
about price, what you get for your money, how long you can expect the course to take, etc. Any other questions can be directed to the school and they will be happy to answer your questions. Just don't let price be the only consideration. The value of the materials, instructors ability, and marketability should be considered.
Go look at the big MT companies' websites.
Many of them say they SPECIFICALLY take Career Step grads. Seems like you wasted triple the amount of money on Andrews for no reason.
You can get lists of shortcuts off of websites, from other MTs, etc. sm
However, you will have to tailor them to what fits you best. Some people use an "x" after an abbreviation like COPD to expand it, others use a ";", some use COPDi. You have to decide what works best for you, and then make your entries that way. Do a search on this website for Expanders or shortcuts, you will probably come up with some good suggestions.
A lot of it you will have to get from your specific accounts. I make doctor's names two ways, "D______" for Dr. _____, and ______m for ______, MD. I use the "m" for all initials, RN, PA, DO, etc. That streamlines it.
Each doctor has specific phrases they will say, put all of those in. Someone once wrote if a doctor says it twice, she put it as an expander.
The big thing is you have to remember how to put things in, so you will have to add things slowly and use them, or you forget they're there. You can also keep a list, although I don't. I don't use my expanders as well as I could.
There was a book out some years back, something about keystrokes. It was very popular. It gave a lot of tips on setting up shortcuts.
It all takes time, but little by little, if you use what you put in, you will find yourself getting faster.
Didn't she sell it, or just your company to an offshore company. The woman
has a screw loose.
No, the woman who owns this company can't transcribe herself, much less run a company.
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Any company that charges anything to work is not a reputable company. However,
if a company offers a job and requires that you have a certain pedal and offers to provide it and then take it out of say your first paycheck or couple of paychecks, then that is acceptable.
My belief is that companies that charge you for software or anything else is trying to make money off of you.
While $11.95 isn't much, figure that amount times 10 or 20 or 100 and what do you come up with? Smells like a scam to me.
company was sold so they have no company to hire you after graduation!
They are not a reputable school and I went there so I should know. Even when they did have Trans. Relief Services they never answered my email about employment upon graduation.
for free
Don't worry, before long, you ALL will be doing it for free! I mean come on, they already pay MTs like they are tomato pickers or putting soles on shoes! If you work for nothing, then 2 cents or 3 cents a line is going to sound good to you and believe me, it will come to that. WHAT CAN'T YOU AND OTHERS RESPECT YOURSELVES AS HUMAN BEINGS WITH BRAINS AND WORK A NORMAL AMOUNT OF HOURS FOR A REGULAR PAYCHECK LIKE EVERYONE ELSE IN THE WORLD!? There are so many transcribers I have heard carry on about how much money they make -- ask them, how long they actually are working and what they are paid and you will see the true picture.
free books
Am definitely interested in your free books, just get them weighed at the post office and let me know what media mail rate will be, also be sure to include the cost of whatever packaging you need to use.
Thanks for the generous offer.
AutoHotkey is free (sm)
http://www.autohotkey.com
You can use it to create macros to shorten common tasks or use it as an expander.
Work for free
I would be willing to work for free or intern for a company that would give me practical experience, especially if they would consider me for a paid position once I have gotten my feet wet. I would much rather spend 8 months doing real work than just going through a formal program if possible.
Thanks for your response!
Check this out, it's free!
The page numbers don't match, but you should be able to find what you're looking for.
http://style.mtreference.com/tiki-index.php
want to learn MT course for free?
you can use this blog site if you want to learn medical transcription for free
http://learn-free-medical-transcription.blogspot.com/
thank you
So it changed from $99 for software that is free - sm
To $79 for a foot pedal? I bought my foot pedal on my own and so can anyone else. Why do they need to give the money directly to you?
You are working for free?! That would be the the problem I would think. SM
Why would a company advance you to paid status if they are able to get you to do the work for free. You should get paid for your time and knowledge. I am new also, only on my second week working, and on full QA. I am getting paid, as you should be also! My advise would be, quit now, put this 'internship' as professional experience on your resume, and begin looking for a new PAYING job!
Where you are at now they very well may never intend to advance you to paid status. I'm willing to bet the company IS getting paid for these reports that you are doing the work on.
Remember to check into any company that is offering you a job. Unfortunately there are crooked companies and people out there. Best of luck to you!
Shorthand will give you a free 30
day trial to try it out. After 30 days, if you choose to buy it, it'll cost about $100.00. It's pretty good.
Good luck.
Free books...you pay shipping.
Hi! I recently updated my Stedman's reference library and have the following books available. They are free to whoever wants them. They have served me well over the years.
Email me if you are interested at jerrilynoliver@yahoo.com
Stedman's
Cardiovascular/Pulmonary 3rd Edition
Ortho/Rehab 3rd Edition
Path/Lab 2nd Edition
Equipment 3rd Edition
Plastic Sx/ENT/Dentistry 1999
Abbrev 2nd Edition
Ophthalmology 2nd Edition
Derm/Immuno 1997
Psych/Neuro/Neuro Surgery 2nd Edition
Radiology 3rd Edition
You can still get a VISTA-free computer
from Tiger Direct if you ask. At least I got one not too long ago.
I am willing to do transcription for free...please read why!
I will be graduating shortly. I understand how hard it is to get a job in this field without experience. I know that 2 years is preferred but I also figure that some is better than none. I have been doing free transcription work for free in return for a letter stating I did work for you. I will only be doing this for a short time so take advantage of this offer! This would be a great opportunity for any ICs that have an abundance of work right now but do not want to hire anybody, or if you just want to lower your workload for a short amount of time. Let me help you...so it can help me! This is a serious offer! Serious inquiries only!
BTW, if you are going to comment just to be rude or insulting, please don't comment at all. We all have to start somewhere.
Nevermind found what I needed for free!
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MTStars FlashType has a free demo and if you like it, it is
EXTREMELY reasonably priced as compared to others on the market. It works like pretty much like PC Shorthand, but is more cost effective. See the link below.
There are several free typing sites online.
goodtyping.com is one of them I know. It uses a series of typing tests to improve on quality and speed. It helped me.
We can discuss this via email if you would like but the software was never free. nm
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The best thing for you to do is post your resume on the various free
job boards. There are companies that will hire from the resumes and don't post openings. Unless you went to one of the better schools you probably don't stand much of a chance of getting an at home position. Even if you did go to one of the better schools it may be difficult to find an at home position. There are companies that will hire newbies and pay them almost nothing, there are companies that offer mentoring programs that may or may not pay you anything and some may even cost you. There are companies that may offer you a position and then say you have to buy equipment/software from them first. These are probably not legitimate companies and you need to stay away from them.
Most companies want 2 years of experience, though there are exceptions. Your best bet would be to look through your local classifieds and see if you can find a position in a physician's office or a hospital.
Try MTStars FlashType. It has a 7 day free trial.
see link below
Know of a free trial Med. Spell Check?
I'm looking for a temporary med. spell checker. I hope to purchase Stedman's soon, but right now I need a decent spell check for employment testing!
Thanks! 
Check out www.openoffice.org - it's the same as MS Word, but Free! NM
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Express Scribe is a free download.....
nm
There is a free version of Express Delegate
http://www.nch.com.au/delegate/index.html
I don't use it, but there is lots of information on their website. Perhaps you can contact the company for any answers not found on there.
Also, try MTStars FlashCount. It's free and has great features.
see link
You can google for a free word/line counter..
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Have you tried Open Office? It's free and very similar - see inside
http://www.openoffice.org/
You're quite welcome. Feel free to e-mail me in the future :o)
Dorland's available online for free at www.onelook.com along with other dictionaries. NM
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For testing I needed software that I could download free
but I could not get the footpedal to work. Anybody have experience with this? I downloaded Express Scribe to listen to the dictation.
Thanks in advance.
A free line counting and invoice generator is MTStars FlashCount.
see link below
Accustat Carolinas pays some 2 after they work for free for six months...just crazy.nm
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A USB foot pedal would be good to have. You can download Express Scribe for free to take tests. nm
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Just test, test, test anywhere you can...
Trust me, I know it's discouraging. Don't give up though. I am still going to school but I got lucky enough to find some MTSOs to do overflow work for. Granted I am lucky if I get to work three days a week but it is giving me a little experience and keeping my skills fresh. I am now working for a national that ran an ad wanting 3 yrs experience. I took a chance and now I am working with only a couple of months under my belt.
Good luck.
Test everywhere!
If you look at the posts here, everyone says to test everywhere, and it's true! Anyplace that will let you test, test! Some are harder than others, but don't give up. I graduated from my school last November and didn't find a job until March of this year, and I actually found it through a friend of a friend and I consider myself lucky. The important thing is to NOT GIVE UP. I know you studied hard so now work at your job search just as diligently. It is frustrating, but it can be done. Do a search on the internet for medical transcription agencies and test with each one that lets you. Try Spheris, Medivoxx, and Cobb Medical Transcription for starters. Good luck!
Sure you can test 100's.
you set up a worklist off of email responses, send out the grammar screening, when it comes back, run it through a macro to cross check and give scores, then you have an objective measurement of who has potential. Found it weeds out much more successfully than "I completed a medical transcription course and scored a 94%" drivel.
Test everywhere....
By testing with different companies you will soon learn where your strength and weakness are. Regardless if they require experience, if allowed, take the test. It will not hurt and it will help to build your confidence. Most of all, keep trying. Good luck!
Test, Test, Test
Test with absolutely every company you can. I tested with at least 50 companies before I found a good company. Did you get feedback regarding why you failed from these mentoring companies?
Something will happen, you can't give up. I wanted to give up several times, and I am so glad I didn't! Just keep trying - test with every company that allows you. You'll gain that experience while you're trying to find someone who will give you a shot. Good luck to you.
Test
Can anyone tell me how many test they took to get a job because i have taken like 5 so far and be very confident researched everything and they still turn me down. I am getting very depressed because in school I did excellent on all of my reports and they graded hard. I am starting to think that I will never get a job. What is it? Please can any one explain and help me. I am very sad
test
I took a test for MQ last week. When do you think they will get back to me?
98 on Test
Hi,
Is that true you have to make 98 on test to get a job?
Thanks for your imput.
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