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Study Hours - Bizzi One

Posted: Jul 25, 2010

I am looking forward to enrolling in a medical coding class through Andrews School this fall. I was curious as to how many hours a night or week a student puts in studying. I work full time, and also have a prn evening job doing transcription in the community that I live. Those hours are flexible. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hours spent studying - Raine59

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I'm an Andrews student and I spend, on average, 2 hours a day, 7 days a week. I'm expecting it to take a little over a year to complete. It really helps to have that MT background. If I didn't, I would expect it to take at least 50% longer to complete.

Study hours - Aspiring coder

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I'm not an Andrews student, take my classes through Career Step and a community college in my state. I spend approximately the same amount of time as Raine, 2 hours a day. I work full time, go to the gym and 5 a.m. and then study as soon as I get home from work in the evening. I am able to do a little more on my days off. I'm just starting my coding modules so I don't know if that will slow me down. I'm also planning approximately a year to complete my program. Meal planning is crucial, make things ahead of time and freeze them if you can, lol! My school lets students work at their own pace so your completion date is up to you, I'm guessing Andrews does the same.

Study hours - kinda tough

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I am an Andrews student and also have a full time transcription job. I "try" to spent at least 3 hours per day x5 doing school work. I have to say if I didn't know medical language I would be in trouble with getting everything done. Even with my experience as an MT, I do find it very difficult to get all of my studying, reading and doing what needs to be done without stressing out at the end of the week. I am also newly pregnant, so that could also be another factor, just being tired. It's a challenging course, but I know I will know my stuff once I get out. Good luck to you! :)

Study Hours - Bizzi One

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Thanks! It really sounds like Andrews School does a nice job of educating and preparing the up and coming medical coder. Everywhere else I've looked, nothing compares quite as comprehensive as Andrews. I know that there is really no school in Iowa that I could attend that would give me that sort of medical coding education and prepare me well enough to become certified and ready to find a job - although that will probably be challenging in itself! Good luck to you too!!

Study Hours - Bizzi One

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Thank you for the replies - I'm so anxious to get started, but want to get my ducks in line before I start, clear the calendar, etc. so I'm ready. I wish you the two of you the "BEST OF LUCK" in your studies and in your future career!!
Thanks again!

Good luck to you too - sm - Aspiring coder

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I am sure you will enjoy your classes, have fun!

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