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Getting out of MT. Which profession would you pursue? - sm

Posted: Mar 18, 2011

I have narrowed it down to medical diagnostic sonographer (2 year degree, not sure what degree name is) or AA degree in Health Information Management (RHIT).

another profession - silly girl

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If we are really dreaming here........
I would like to be a queen or, at the very least, a princess! Nothing else would do..........;-)

yet youre just a pawn like the rest of us. heehee - IC-mame NM

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NOT EVEN COURT JESTER

another profession - silly girl

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Yes, really, I am just like everyone else. a pawn.......just dreaming though! Princess or queen, maybe next life! Seriously. not really sure what I would do. I would want to do something that cannot be outsourced but it would be nice to do something I really enjoy. If money were no object ~ artist or interior decorator, wedding dress designer, costume maker, something creative. On the more realistic side, I had considered coding but have heard that will not be around much longer due to off shoring. I rarely see any coding jobs in the classified in our area.

We all consume, Heehee, therefore we have to create. People - who do not work are leeches, hanging off

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all the people who do work. You can glamorize those who don't work if you like, but it's outrageous that you join those who have no right to despise you in despising yourself. Work is good because it is necessary. That is the human condition.

If you don't believe that, go find a tuffet and sit and wait for a meal to come jump in your mouth.

And if you don't like being a "pawn," stop being one. Take charge of your life and stop slopping along through it. Do something affirmative, like setting a goal and meeting it. A little pride in achievement will do you a whole world of good.

To We All Consume - Molly

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Truer words were never said. And to those who mope and whine, I say: IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, CHANGE IT. Change jobs, change careers, change your attitude. In life, THERE ARE NO VICTIMS--THERE ARE ONLY VOLUNTEERS. Please think about this. You have more power than you think.

which profession? - Raine59

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I really wouldn't recommend getting an RHIT. I got mine over ten years ago and ended up in MT because I couldn't get another job. I've recently completed a coding course and just passed the CPC exam (Certified Professional Coder).

sonographer because - HIM can still be offshored and outsourced

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nm

Definitely a sonographer, but you need to check - about the schooling time

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Usually, these are very competitive programs to get into. All of the local ones in my area you have to pretty much have all of the general ed courses completed which is about a year's worth before you will get into any of the Allied Health Programs. You can apply, but those that have these courses will get in first. Then, you have 2 years to get an AA degree, usually radiology or Allied Health, and then 13 months for sonography.

It may be different for different states, but that is how it works here. I would not even consider the HIT route.

What profession I would pursue - Old Pro

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Well, I, too, am getting out in exactly 184 days! I am retiring--YAY! But if I knew when I started out what I know now (I know, I know famous last words), I would have gone into civil engineering, which I almost did in college way back when.

New Career - heavansfairy

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I myself am finishing up my prerequisites. I am hoping to become a Respiratory Therapist.

Changing professions - MT

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I have always been interested in Tumor Registry. After 15 years of being an MT I became a nurse, but after 30+ years MT is still my passion and full-time profession. Tumor Registry is my choice as our profession continues to decline.

tumor registry job? Education? - Viva

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Hi,
I have the medical terminology and transcription training and am now studying coding. How does one go about becoming a tumor registrar? Is it necessary to have been in nursing first?

Credential requires 4-year degree. Working in the field - probably does not if moving up in place. NM

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I saw a 2-year course on line for tumor registrar training nm - ticchick

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Getting out of MT. Which profession would you pursue? - roybrit

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I would strongly recommend pharmacy school. I have a niece and nephew who graduated from pharmacy school making 100K+ per year.

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