Shine in the Golden State: Get Your A.S. in MRI
In early 1848, a few gold nuggets were discovered floating down Sutter’s Creek in the West’s newly formed Sacramento Valley. As news of the event spread, thousands of prospective miners rushed into San Francisco, Sacramento, and surrounding areas—effectively sparking The California Gold Rush.1 The development was arguably one of the most significant events shaping American history […]
Nuggets From The Golden State–MRIs and California
MRIs The Golden State The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1 1 “The Golden State,” a.k.a. California, is a moniker dating back to a book title by Eliza Farnhamin around 1856. Admittedly the book promoted California’s many attractions, but the nickname didn’t become official until […]
Get MRI Training in the Grand Canyon State
The number one tourist attraction in Arizona is unequivocally the Grand Canyon. So much so the state is synonymous with the name “The Grand Canyon State!”1 Considered one of the world’s seven natural wonders, the vast cavern draws millions of visitors from around the globe each year. Larger than the state of Rhode […]
MRIs and Florida, 8 Facts You Might Not Have Known
Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) Florida ‘The Sunshine State’ The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1 1 In April of 1513 (Easter Sunday), Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León landed in what is now modern-day Florida.2 A prominent theory is that the area was in […]
MRIs and the State of Arizona, 8 Interesting Facts
Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) Arizona ‘The Grand Canyon State’ The first concept of Magnetic Resonance Imaging was called Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, or NMR.1 1 The first name for the area now southern Arizona and northern Mexico was Pimería Alta.2 A physicist […]
Florida is a destination location. The state boasts 1,350 miles (2,172.61 km) of collective coastline, some 30,000 lakes,1 and the world-renowned “River of Grass,” a.k.a. the Everglades.1 Moreover, there are also 26,000 miles (41,842.94 km) of rivers, including the St. John’s River, King’s Bay, and the Florida Keys,1 not to mention 663 miles (1,067 km) […]
MRI Technologist—Become a Part of the Medical Profession
Unarguably, one of the most essential and significant medical advancements within the past decade is the invention of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows doctors to see inside the human body when assessing ways of repairing it or proposing treatment options. Magnetic Resonance Imaging is growing as a healthcare support role. According to the […]
Should You Become an X-Ray Technician, and How?
A profession as a modern limited X-ray technician may be a good fit. Gaining skills in this field can allow one to enter the medical world and begin working sooner rather than later. A specialized vocation and a vital contender in today’s complex healthcare community, an X-ray technician is a fully-licensed professional role that […]
How Did We Get the MRI? And What Is It?
Within the past decade, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been unarguably one of the most significant medical advancements in science. Because they allow doctors to see inside the human body, MRIs are used to demonstrate the pathological and physiological alterations of living tissues. Benefits of MRIs One clear advantage of the MRI procedure is it […]
MRI Program Application Procedures
Are you ready to further your education? Our Admissions Team is happy to meet with you. Below is a simple outline of the magnetic resonance imaging program (MRI) admissions process. General Admission Requirements Be at least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED. Complete the entrance exam with a minimum passing score. […]
Deep Dive, CNA to MA Differences and Similarities
What is a Certified Nursing Assistant, and what is a Medical Assistant? They can sometimes be referred to in the same places of work and for some of the same duties. This article takes a deep dive into their key similarities and differences. It may even offer more information than you knew was possible. […]
What’s a Vascular Ultrasound, and Why Would I Get One?
Ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, nuclear medicine imaging, positron-emission tomography (PET), and other imaging can be confusing. There’s a procedure to image one from head to toe–even your heart. Vascular ultrasound images vessels of the abdomen, neck, upper and lower extremities. Health consumers are accustomed to cute black-and-white ultrasound images announcing a birth or celebrating […]
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