Not all software works with the same pedals.

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Where should I go to purchase this software for my pedal?  My pedal is compatible for Wav software and I need it for a job I am hoping to get.

While doing my research I have noticed that it seems you can't buy the software second hand, just the pedal. 

I had that problem with the Infinity foot pedal, mine was IN-USB-0 and when I switched to IN-USB-1 foot pedal, it worked and I didn't have to pay for a wav player.  They look the same exactly except for this one little difference on the back of the pedals.  Look on the back of your pedal and see what it says--might need IN-USB-1 if you have an infinity pedal.

looked at class notes for classes that occurred several years back.  There is a wealth of information there since the classes are led by various experts in the field on a wide-variety of MT-related topics.  I learned a lot about making time-saving macros and keeping my computer running from Mike DeTuri's tech classes, and I learned a lot of helpful shortcuts from Laura Bryan's MS Word classes.  However, the classes are really not the core of the M-Tec course.  The core of the course is transcribing the SUM program dictations, taking tests, and getting feedback from your instructor.  You also have various textbook exercises to teach you the anatomy, physiology, etc., that you will need to know.  The classes are really a very helpful extra, one of many that you get with M-TEC. 

You sound like you have a system that works for you. I tried getting more hours in at night after the kids went to bed and found that I was too tired, would get bad eyestrain and was just not that effective when I did not get enough sleep. 

I actually make more money at home as an MT than I would in an office.  Like I said below, mine are in dc. If it were just my 3yo daughter, I would be able to do it with her around.

Even though I have a 2 and 3yo in daycare, the benefit of working from home with a flexible schedule (have to get 35 or so hours in per wk, but whenever as long as its steady) is that I can pause my workday at 3pm when my 7 yo gets out of school - I pick him up, then I pick them up. I am also able to send my 3yo to preschool 3 mornings per wk and take the time to drop her off and pick her up.  I have also been able to work on sick days.  I estimate that since December, I would have had to take 8.5 sick days to care for my children if I worked in an office.

After being a SAHM for a long time, I am enjoying having some time where I am working and the kids are in school. 

To each his own - I have fielded opinions from both sides on this one. 

auto-correct, though your space is limited with auto-correct.  It may take you a year or more, but you will eventually reach your limit.  I really haven't used auto-correct that much but I don't know if there are character limitations so that you could only enter a sentence, where with an Expander you could enter entire physical exams.   Also with an expander you can automate some of your functions such as automatically spellchecking, copying and pasting, etc. 

I don't know if you can transfer auto-correct entries either, so when you get an expander you may have to start from scratch and rebuild your expansions, though I don't know for sure about that. 

I'm not a fan of ShortHand, but lots of companies use it and it is compatible with most platforms.  You can do to their website and download a 30-day free trial to see what it is like. 

The only software I paid for out of my pocket was my word Expander software and the electronic medical dictionary - and I kept those receipts and deducted the expense on my taxes.

If the company has a specific platform that needs to be downloaded, that should never be charged for.

work.  You don't actually purchase it from them, but from another company.  The Scam company does not offer support for the software because you didn't buy it from them and the company you did buy it from is probably a sister company to Scam and you don't get any help there either.

I don't know how they are even still in business.  They have moved to a different state and changed their names at least once. 

If you have money to just throw away I'll send you my account number - LOL. 

Does anyone know of any other software besides Express Scribe? Do not like new version. When I tried it, it made my dictation sound worse even before I made adjustments. Does anyone have any advise?

Thanks

Can anyone help me where to buy or download escription software??

Kiran

What types of special software would I need to work at home as an IC? This is for a school project.

Thanks!

Firewall, Security Suite, Medical Spell Check, Line Count, etc. Anything eles anyone can add to this list?

My understanding has always been that it is not legal to share software to be installed on other computers.  I believe there are exceptions to this; some programs are "sharable," but usually those are free programs to being with (in my experience).  Microsoft programs come with a unique key that has to be entered when installing them.

My knowledge of software programs does not extend far beyond MS products, a few free downloadable programs and a few other miscellaneous software programs, so I apologize if I have given any incorrect information. 

yes, i recently purchased a software that allows my steno machine to act as the keyboard.  hence, typing at a speed of 225 wpm.

i also have 20 plus years of medical terminology exposure with 3 quarters of medical terminology while in school.  i've taken several depos through the years where the doctor is just reading verbatim from his op report, so i got pretty familiar with the different types of medical records through the years.

you guys are the experts here.  i am looking for a way to work from home in order to be with my daughter.  i know the pay would be less but i never wanted to be a millionaire anyway. 

my strength would be my ability to produce a lot of lines in a day.  i know there's probably a lot more to learn, but do you guys think this is something i could transition into without needing to go back to school? 

I'm  just trying to figure out if I'm actually doing this whole process right or not.....II know I have to purchase some things, but want to make sure I'm not being taken.

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.