What Basic Equipment do I Need to Be a Medical Transcriptionist?

This blog is part of a series on transcription. If you haven’t read the other blogs in this series, make sure to check out the summary page for a listing of all transcription blogs. One of the biggest reasons to go into medical transcription work is the ability to start up and run a successful business off a shoestring budget. Most jobs require you to have a four-year Bachelor’s degree–medical transcription only requires a certificate of completion after finishing a specialized course dedicated to just MT work. You don’t have to take Psychology 101 or Advanced Physics, just courses dedicated … Continue reading

Top 5 Firefox Add-ons You Need at Work

In my last blog, I talked about five add-ons that people may want to use at home while working or in their off hours. These next five add-ons are specifically for people working in an office who are worried about the people walking by who are paying a bit too much attention to their browser. Now, I don’t want people to think that I’m encouraging employees to goof off at work. But if you’re the paranoid type, and you want some privacy, these would be your saving grace. And if you were to goof off a bit…Well, just don’t tell … Continue reading