Is there a way to program quick keys or actions within a program?

Specifically, Photoshop Elements 6. Since I HAD to buy the new PE6, I am learning the ins and outs and rather like it. However, it is lacking a really crucial quality that PS7 had.
I scan 100s of images every sitting and I have to pull down the File, Import and finally scanner name to open my scanner. In PS7 I was able to program an F key to perform that function. I know it sound trivial but it drags down my streamlined job.
So... I already found out that there's no way to do it within PE6 - but is there some Utility or Mac trick that can record an action of series of actions within a program?
Thanks!!
Mr. Kowchevski (The best Mathlete in the school)

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