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I was a medical transcriptionist from 1999-2006, and 2007-2008. I worked in a regional health center; did all sorts of reports. And then suffered major burnout. I'm working retail and not really getting by at all. So, I'm considering the once-unthinkable: Returning to MT.
My problem is that I'm not up-to-date on things - the latest procedures, drugs, instruments, anything. I have no idea if my typing skills are up to snuff. I do know I want to do at-home work again as opposed to in-house.
I'm also considering going to school for coding/billing. I know there's a ton of education choices around - online and irl - but I don't want to waste my time and money going over things I still know from my education and years as an MT. Is there an MT-to-coder program out there?
I guess I'm looking for any and all advice.