I'm seriously considering coding training to add to the transcription services I offer as an IC and was wondering if that is feasiable and/or an alternative way to "make ends meet" in this age of losing workload to VR, EMR, etc.

Any ideas?

Were you going to try taking courses on line or at a local college?

Just starting looking into this -- so I'm sure there's lots more research involved.

Thanks for your response.....

I went into this as a change from the stress of court reporting and as I was finding it hard to specialize in medical-legal reporting in this area (which is the only reason I had gone into court reporting in the first place).

Maybe I should just calm down a bit, get myself comfortable with the new digital system I am obtaining and then see what happens as far as new clientele. Guess I'm just not used to NOT being swamped with work -- instead of enjoying the "break," I'm stressing over it.

Again, thanks for the info regarding feasibility of coding/transcription.

MTs tend to be a shoo-in for learning coding. They have an excellent background for it, particularly since they are so familiar with what's contained in medical reports.

I also want to see how much/if any work is available for telecommuting in the coding area (although I presume I'd have to do some time in a hospital in order to get enough experience to be considered for such).

THANKS AGAIN.