Practice files?
Posted By: Helen on 2008-04-25
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Is there an internet source I can find to download 'practice' files, the kind that sounds like a realistic dictation? Because I find my course does NOT prepare me for real-world dictations.
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i need sample voice files to practice
I need help. I am a recent graduate and I would like to know what websites offer free sample voice files where I can practice. Thanks
Practice, practice, practice!! What in particular are you having trouble with?
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most use wav files
Yes, there are programs that are used to play these files with a foot pedal. I am using DSS by Olympus and it plays both .dss and .wav files. There are companies that let you use their own programs.
I agree with you that the voice files they usually use for testing just SUCKS. I have tried using Realplayer and Media Player before but it is hard without the foot pedal.
I NEED WAVE FILES
Dear M.Ts.
I am in need of M.T. Wave files to improve my skill. If any body is willing may mail me.
Playing WAV Files
I am a new MT and the company that I work for does not offer trouble shooting. When I download a wav file from their FTP site, it will not download into express scribe or bytescribe, in which I have both set up to play wav. I do not have trouble downloading anyother sound files, just the wav. I also have in the past been able to play wav files in my express scribe, just not from this company's FTP site. Does anyone know of something that could cause this and how I could fix this problem? Thanks!
Are the files encrypted? (nm)
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Help! When I recieve files
Hi,
I have word 2007 and when I recieve files to transcribe I can not open the files so I can transcribe the Doctor's report. I have heard there is something you can do to word 2007 so you can open the files to transcribe and then send the files back to the Transcription company. Can anyone tell me the steps to take to do so? I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks,
MT
Can you get some different practice tapes?
I learned with the SUM Program and can attest to their ability to train your ears well.
practice materials
has anyone used the practice/study materials listed by a particular ebay vendor? prices are good, and the seller's feedback is terrific.
practice materials
was it from a power-seller w/ a rating of about 1600? i looked at those, too. thought it might be handy for getting my ears back in shape 
Looks like I have some practice ahead of me...
Ok... it's 'get,' not 'bet,' that's supposed to be in my last post. Practice makes perfect. :) And yes, sometimes I do get a little particular!!!
You Will Get Faster With Practice
Ha! I got you beat. My gross typing speed just three weeks ago was 11wpm with tons of errors!
I got a typing program online , downloaded it and started drills for learning the keyboard. I practiced every day for about 2 weeks , but have slacked off a bit. I just did a typing drill earlier this evening and was at 37wpm with 0.46% errors. I know I will improve and get much faster (with accuracy being very important , as well) the more time I spend practicing.
If I can improve I am sure you can , as well. Don't get discouraged and just practice , practice , practice.
Practice Dictation
I'm looking for free practice dictation in oncology/hematology. I'm coming up with nothing on Google. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I've got a job lined up, but I need more practice before I start. TIA for help!
You had a chiropractic practice and..sm
you want to be an MT? Oh my gosh! Let me give you some advice. Open your practice back up. It is so hard to get a good job in MT. Especially for a newbie. It is near impossible. I have 1-1/2 years exp and I can't even get another job because the current one is low of work. I can't tell you a company that would give you a chance. I honestly don't know.
Why don't you go to the chiropractic clinics and give them a flyer or something. You obviously know all the terminology with that specialty and would know it well enough I think to go on your own. That would be my suggestion.
Practice Dictation
I am starting the practice dictation portion of my training. The first examples were someone from the school that I chose doing the dictation and then I moved on to actual doctor reports.
My question: How common is it for doctors to talk like they have a mouthful of marbles? The first one was awful and there was no way I could decipher what he was saying. I had my husband listen to it and he looked at me like WTH?
The practice is on CD ... does that make any difference? Are the files that are received better in clarity?
This is really disheartening. I feel lost and am beginning to wonder if I can even do this.
I loaded the first 20 practice files and about half are understandable. The rest is a just a garbled mess.
Any input is sincerely appreciated.
Test sound files
Check out CNC Transcription. No cost, and good practice.
You open your voice files with sm
whatever software you're using for voice, i.e. Wavpedal, etc. You don't open them in Word.
If you need extra practice typing itself...
goodtyping.com
COOL!
Speed comes with practice. A job for newbie
with no experience will pay tops 6 cpl, more likely 5 cpl. If you get a job in a local doctor's office/clinic you can expect $8 to $10/hour tops.
There is so much more to MT than typing. You need to know anatomy, terminology, how to research, be able to do different accents, etc.; though if you don't type fast you'll never make a living as an MT.
I took typing in 9th grade and I was horrible. If you had told me I'd make a living typing I would have laughed at you. I now type about 125 wpm.
Question about digital sound files
I posted this on the main board but thought maybe some of you might be able to give me some advice too. Thanks!
Hi everyone,
I am totally new to medical transcription and have a question. In doing transcription digitally, what are the most common sound file formats? I am about to take a test (both written & verbal) for a company and they sent me my test files as .wav files. The files are hard to understand at best (the guy sounds like he's talking into a tin can ) and I am wondering why they didn't send them to me in a clearer form such as MP3. I am about to ask this same question to the person sending me the test but I thought I'd ask it here too. Is the .wav format the most common form of sound file for MT's? And if so, what's the best program to listen to these files in? I have Windows Media player, Real Player and WinAmp on my computer. Are there programs that MT's use to better hear these files? I hate to sound like a total dummy here but I'm new to this and when I went to school several years ago for MT, we only did tapes--not digital! If anyone can give me some info here, I'd really appreciate it!
Best,
RT
I have express scribe that I play wav files from my other job on
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I send my wav. files back and Encrypt them
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I'm confused ... you should be opening the voice files (sm)
in express scribe or some program like that. Word 2007 is used only for typing the actual files you're listening too, it has nothing to do with opening .wav files or anything other than text files.
penn foster - questionable practice
I did take a freelance writer's course from penn foster and I found the course not very balanced. There were mainly mutable choice open book questions (for a writer's course?) that were too easy and most of the relevant info I found in other sources.
The other problem with this course was lack of writing for it, lack of practical lessons in the course. The course was designed as a half hearted reporters course that assumed the writer has a college level writing ability. (I had high school level from 17 years ago)
The other problem was lack of professionalism with grading the manuscripts and fuzzy grading system. The Editor (mystery editor-would not disclose who, where or what qualifications the editor had.) was NOT a professional, missed basic mistakes and went out of her way to find mistakes that were not in the script. If she did not care for your story you a poor grade a failed it. (Only 4 manuscripts [test] were required out of 14 test total.
When I called for help, the man on the phone said he could only answer questions from the text book, he could not tell me who graded the manuscript, he said they were sent off campous but would not say where. He then stated, that I would not want to talk to the editor anyways.
I researched the accreditation--which means noithing but they filled out forms and paid a 1,000 dollar or less fee and garentee the MININIMAL standard.
They are a real school, that just moved to Scottsdale AZ by the way, but they operate at a min requirement.
The price is double what the course is really worth, save your money and go to a local college.
One main problem with AutoCorrect is that the normal.dot and .acl files
If you're going to rely on AutoCorrect as your Expander utility, make sure you back up your normal.dot and .acl files regularly. If the files become corrupt (and with Word it's usually just a matter of time), you will lose all your AutoCorrect and AutoText entries, macros, and some other customizations.
If she is a recent graduate she has NO experience, just school practice.
Why would she need a mentoring program if she went to a good school?
That simple, easy, clear dictation practice is what the crappy schools use.
Then the person graduates, thinks they know what they're doing, and are totally shocked when they start trying to do REAL MT work. One of many reasons these cheap, crappy, found-out-about-it-on-a-matchbook-cover schools AREN'T recommended.
Hearing actual dictation files versus professionally read ones was a major plus
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