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What I am enjoying about learning to code - PJM

Posted: Sep 24, 2011

Hello all,

I thought I would pop on here and let you know what I am enjoying about learning to code. First off, I am a medical transcriptionist attemtping to transition into a new area. I started taking the Andrews School program and am enjoying it. It's difficult, but I am confident I am learning something. I admit I do struggle with working as an MT because my mind wanders terribly, so badly I often have to go back and re-read the entire report to make certain I haven't omitted or added any words. What I am finding in coding, is, my mind DOES NOT wander; it doesn't have time to if I am concentratnig and looking for a code and having to pay close attention to the code descriptions. Also, I thought I knew a lot about anatomy and physiology with being an MT. Well, I am finding I am learning a whole LOT more about procedures, diagnoses, and everything in between. This is not a boring field and I think I will be very happy I chose this field once I am finished with school.

Anyway, I just wanted to share my experience in why I am enjoying the course. :)

I am so happy for you and your story is my story - Suzie

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Dear PJM:

I want to thank you for posting your post on this board. Your story is my story. I am planning to enroll and start The Andrew's School for coding this November. When I read your story I saw what I am going through and you give me hope. I am a medical transcriptionist for 10 years and I feel the same way with rereading my work. I hope I am not being too bold to ask for your e-mail since I am going to start The Andrew's School in November. My e-mail address is SueLasky51@AOL.com. Thanks for listening and keep in touch.

Suzanne

Thinking about it too - Sue

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I have been doing MT for 15+ years and am thinking about coding too. I looked at Andrews some. I went to MTEC and that was a wonderful school, but I don't know much about Andrews. ~ If I sign up for this, I'd love to keep in touch with you too.

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