Not all foot pedals work with all programs - sm
Posted By: XXX on 2007-04-28
In Reply to: Wav pedal (sm) - CAMT
so unless you are buying a digital player like Bytescribe or ExpressScribe, etc. there is really no point to just buying a foot pedal. You may buy a serial port one and land a job where only a USB port pedal will work (it happens). So far I have been lucky and my serial port pedal that I bought with Bytescribe has worked for all but 2 jobs I have had. The one job loaned me a footpedal, which I returned when I quit, and the other I had to purchase a USB pedal for Start/Stop, unfornately that one was probably a waste of money as I did not like their platform or the work so will probably end up selling it here or on ebay someday. --but if you need one so you can take tests then download the free version of Express Scribe and get the kind they recommend to work that (I use a 9-pin serial port pedal)-- though it would probably be smarter to get a USB pedal if it works with that as I think more companies use the USB pedal, though sometimes it is all in the set up of the program/foot pedal. Good luck.
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I cannot compare my education to the other schools and I do agree that the other schools may be better for some. For me, I had a medical background which included transcription. I felt that I would be fine without the one-on-one interaction. If I did have problems with the something, I did pick up the phone and called CS. The staff was very friendly and helped anytime I needed it. I am now a grad and am currently trying to decide between four different job offers one week after graduation.
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mentoring programs
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I am a recent graduate having difficulty finding employment. Would you recommend Allstate Transcription (AIM) or Meditec - both require a fee to join their programs but guarantee experience and if you reach the 98% accuracy rate, very high rate of employment opportunities.
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I am saying that in the not-so-distant past, the companies that wanted you to pay up front for training or wanted you to pay to work for them were scams. Now, I think that companies have found more effective way to defray the cost of, or in some cases profit from, hiring and training new grads. Yes, it is costly and time consuming to get a new grad up to speed as far as quality and productivity, but in the past, having a mentor train and provide feedback and guidance to a new grad was SOP. It was seen as an investment for the future in a way. Now some companies want you to pay them or to work for free during your "apprenticeship" which has made it even more difficult for the uniformed or the desperate to discern which companies are scams.
I have previously been advised not to post names of companies that do hire newbies because they get inundated with applicants that either do not have the requisite training or have no training at all. Also, most companies,especially the small to mid-size services, only hire grads intermittently because of the resources required to train them.
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new mt mentoring programs or internships?
are there any good newbie MT mentoring programs out there? or internships?
thanks
Honestly, there are a number of MT programs that do
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There are a number of posts further down this page and in the archives regarding how to improve your chances during the application and testing process.
I am new, and I would take it. I wish I could get my foot in the door like that.
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Does anyone know the best place to buy equipment such as a foot pedal? I have a dictaphone with a foot pedal is that the same as this other foot pedal?
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I like to think that I'm keeping my expectations realistic. As far as money goes, I'm actually more interested in getting my foot in the door than how much I make. To be honest, no I didn't look into several schools before taking the course I did. Which I do hope does not come back to bite me. I did the At-Home Professions course which, by reading the posts on this site, isn't one of the best schools. But it did teach me a lot of what you said. I do know that even the most experienced Transcriptionist learns new things every day, has to research terms, etc. I also did a lot of work with foreign dialect, and I'll be honest its not my favorite. But it taught me to listen.
I will post my resume on this site. I'll also contact local doctors in my area. I am hoping that because my expectations are low, that I'll find what I'm seeking. I guess what I'm worried about most is that people won't be willing to give me a try. They'd be surprised to find how well I can do. I just need to be given the chance.
Oh and as for my grade, that's just what they refered to my grade as, a GPA. But whether its a GPA or whatnot, it still reflects that I have a good grasp on the material. At least that's what I get out of it!
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thanks in advance! 
Foot pedal
What type of foot pedal are you looking for? What type of connection - USB or does it have pins?
can you switch off one foot to the other?
Prop up one foot while using the other. Not everybody can do this. may not help that much anyway
The only way I got my foot in the door was to
work inhouse for a couple of years to get experience.
Don't do it! Do a search on the New MT board for recommended programs. nm
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Very few provide. Most programs get loaded to your machine from CDs or
s
...top 3 programs from this board or attend an actual
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Requesting student info about MT programs, please.
I want to hear from recent students completing the MT programs - how did your MT program work? Was it all just work at your own pace? Did you have any classroom time or any time that you had to join an online class? Did you have good communication with your instructor(s)? Did they answer you timely? nything you would have like to have seen done differently in the program you chose? How long did it take you to complete it? Did they help you find a job?
I know I need the education to fill in the big holes on the little experience I have. I will be getting info from schools like Career Step and Andrews and MTEC but I would like to hear from anyone in or graduating from those programs, too.
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Foot Pedal Question
Does anyone know why a company would want a transcriptionist to use a serial foot pedal instead of a USB foot pedal?
Alternative to foot pedal
I also can't use a foot pedal due to MS. I went to Career Step and used the keyboard to start and stop tapes. I don't remember what the keys were re CS but now I work for Medquist and use control-space to start and stop tapes. Good luck with the course. RM
It is important to get your foot in the door
You can command more money as soon as you can prove your skills. I agree with those who say to take this entry level job and move up the ladder from there.
Let's say I have the foot pedal and software....sm
...how much, if anything, would you charge me?
They are different kinds of foot pedal. The ones
generally mentioned here hook to your computer, not to a C-phone and they are not interchangeable.
tendinitis from foot pedal
Maybe your chair is too high. Try lowering your chair so that your feet are flat on the floor then you won't have to bend the front of your foot so much in order to push down on the pedal.
I can't operate a foot pedal due to disability is there another way of doing this?
Hi
Dur to spina bifida I can't operate any foot pedal devices. I have been interested in doing the MT course for awhile but was told I could not beacuse of the foot device. I would like to know if ther is a way around this and if so does anyone know of a good online school to take the course. Thanks Lindie
Andrews provides the foot pedal and software to run it
Andrews provides the foot pedal and software to run it. They also teach macro or expanders.
Just received a foot pedal that I need for a job I will be starting...sm
Everyone starting on this new account I was hired for need a Boomerang foot pedal so my recruiter sent them out. I told her that since I work on my laptop I needed a USB but she never responded. When I opened the package it has a 15-pin port. I did a search and it seems that is what is available. Is there an adapter so I may fix this problem. Otherwise, I'm not sure what can be done except letting them know I won't be able to take the position.
Thanks for the help in advance.
Universal digital foot pedal
Starting out... looking for a universal digital foot pedal that i can afford!
Good company for getting your foot in the door. Go for it! NM
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Try asking the school directly. Both Andrews & M-TEC have some sort of assistance programs, not sure
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Looking to buy .wav player foot pedal that is compatible with PC-DART
Any suggestions?
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