Re: medical transcriptionist to court reporter?

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On 3/21/09, Ima. Nonymous wrote:
> Is there anyone who has made such a transition and would
> be willing to discuss this with me? After 14 years as an
> MT, I need to be proactive about finding a new field. The
> encroachment of voice recognition software and offshore
> outsourcing is drying up this profession. Training in your
> field seems long and expensive but I am seriously
> considering it. Would appreciate some dialog with anyone
> offering good advice. Particularly interested in input on
> various schools/courses to investigate or to avoid like
> the plague. Thanks in advance.

Yes, I am a court reporter and I do train real time voice
writers. This takes about six months. I had a student in
West Virginia who is starting her own business and one in DC
starting her own business,court reporting service. I do
this on a payment plan as I know times is tough. Contact me
if I can help.