To become a professional sonographer, one must go through proper training and imaging classes.  Sonography courses are not easy to go through. They require a lot of time and commitment. Before committing to getting sonography certification, one should make sure that it is something he or she wishes to do.  The responsibilities of the profession […]

“The history of sonography dates from the classic 1958 Lancet paper written by Ian Donald and his team from Glasgow.”1  The paper (Donald et al., 1958) by Ian Donald, John McVicar, and Tom Brown was titled “The Investigation of Abdominal Masses by Pulsed Ultrasound.”1 Moreover, it outlined an early ultrasound device and its workings. In […]

Pursuing a diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) education may result in an exciting career and enriching service life. Namely, a technologist might use their education to assist patients and physicians facing significant medical decisions. I.e., They may find the cause of abdominal pain and swelling. Or they may determine the presence of cysts. Best of all, […]

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) is a constantly advancing field. Moreover, training is required for those planning to work in this healthcare sector. You may ask yourself the following questions: “What type of training? In what areas? Types of courses?” What Type of Training? By and large, DMS programs are offered at colleges and universities. Such […]

Radiology involves the study of internal organ images within the human body. According to the Oxford Languages Dictionary, it is the science dealing with X-rays and other high-energy radiation, especially for diagnosing and treating disease.1 Before the advent of diagnostic imaging, only a patient’s death allowed doctors to study the body’s internal organs and structures […]

  Unquestionably, modern medicine has advanced many wonders. One such marvel is the diagnostic ultrasound. An ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic technique used to image inside the human body.1 What’s more, this procedure produces sound waves to form pictures of organs, tissues, and other structures.    One modern healthcare marvel is the ultrasound   Moreover, […]

Dr. Guillermo Paredes, MD.OB/GYN; ARDMS (OB); (AB), RVT, affectionately known as “Dr. G,” has been with Gurnick Academy since 2006.  World Health Organization Of noteworthiness, Dr. G worked with the World Health Organization (WHO) in the jungles of the Amazon, with a focus on infectious disease research. He became engaged with the WHO through a government […]

  “Having a budget, for many, has a straitjacket connotation,” says financial expert Dave Ramsey. However, he says, “This is the wrong way to view a budget or any cash flow plan. Having a budget doesn’t mean you can’t order a pizza when you want one. It just means that you have a plan for […]

Cardiovascular sonography, a.k.a. echocardiography, is a specialized area using ultrasound technology for cardiac purposes. Simply put, an echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. Like traditional ultrasounds, an echocardiogram uses sound waves rather than radiation to produce images.  What Are Echocardiograms? Echocardiograms enable physicians to examine valves, determine heart size, and assess how well these […]

What do top Phoenix trails have in common with the Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology (A.O.S. in RT) degree? The range of short answers includes the following: Nature adventures and the A.O.S. in Radiologic Technology (A.O.S. in RT) course can be challenging—yet rewarding.  Academic programs and hiking may require training and planning.  Some […]

Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, lies along the Salt River in the “Salt River Valley,” a.k.a. “Valley of the Sun.” It’s said by some to resemble Los Angeles in culture.1 A red-earthen desert floor, “forests of cacti,” rich sunsets, and wildflowers sit against a backdrop of metropolitan shopping areas. Meanwhile, it’s home to southeastern food […]

What is Radiologic Technology? Radiologic Technologists are trained to take medical images for diagnosis and early detection of disease or injury. On the whole, Radiologic technology (RT) is a general term applied within allied healthcare for imaging the human body. For the most part, this technology encompasses any one of the following techniques: ● Ionizing Radiation […]