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 […]
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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 […]
Reasons to Go Into Ultrasound Technology There are many reasons to consider an Ultrasound Technology educational program. Some advantages of an Ultrasound school include the following: Academic Satisfaction Going to New Places Internally Within Healthcare Learning How To Think Critically Creating a Bright Future. Below are just some tangible benefits of a modern Ultrasound program […]
Things to know for understanding your sonography program. Do you think you might want to be an ultrasound technologist? If so, understanding your sonography program is the first rung in becoming a technologist. The second rung is to complete an accredited sonography program. In brief, your sonography program should meet the specific educational requirements for […]
Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship Day, is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens via birth in the United States or through naturalization. The day is observed on September 17, the day the Constitutional Convention’s 39 delegates came together to sign […]
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