Sunday 28 July 2019

Advantage Of Voice Writing Training

By Carol Adams


One career that is making a big comeback is court reporting. The other is in medical transcription. There are several tools that provide ways to perform these jobs without needing to learn the Gregg shorthand technique. The need still exists for those that can type upwards of 200 wpm. The problem is that not many people can achieve this speed of typing. Using voice writing training to obtain a certification prepares you for a career in both court reporting and medical transcription without having to learn shorthand or super fast typing.

The way it works is that the person doing the recording repeats each word verbatim into a microphone mask combination. The positions are usually located in courts and depositions as well as hospitals and clinics. The person has to achieve extreme accuracy because both fields may have lives depending on the exact wording used.

A stenomask is used to create the recordings. This is designed to block out all background noises. It fits over the recorders nose and mouth and allows only their voice to be heard on the recording. Usually, they can just whisper into the microphone to make the recording. When done, they will use special software to finalize the written form of the recording.

A stenographer is a person using a keyboard or paper to manually write what is being said. In rare cases, they might use shorthand, which has to be translated. These methods are typically very accurate but can miss pieces if the person doing the work is not accustomed to the fast pace of the spoken word, especially when more than two people are talking. Both of these skills can also be taught.

Getting a certification is easy. There are several courses that last six to twelve months to be certified as a voice writer. These include learning common words and phrases used in medical and legal fields where the need for these positions is highest. They will also teach you how to use the various tools needed before providing the certification.

The importance of these positions is high. Writing in shorthand has gone away and most places won't teach it. Using the keyboard requires special training for accuracy and speed. This often results in more than one reporter being hired to make sure the information is accurate and complete. However, many more people can easily learn to repeat what is being said in a courtroom.

Transcription software makes the whole job faster. By using the software to automatically transcribe the recorded version, the reporter then needs to edit the information to make sure it is clear who is speaking. The software in use today is very accurate and produces a nearly complete report where very little editing is needed to complete the report.

Decades ago a court reporter invented the technology that is still in use today. Moving from writing and shorthand, they were able to speed up the process and ensure a much faster way of providing an accurate record of the proceedings. Transcribing it afterward provides the final written record.




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