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Radiology Schools and Education :: RE: Looking to get into Ultrasound Tech.

May 31, 2008 on 3:21 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Author: hjhogle
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 8:32 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 3

THere is no healthcare profession which requires hands-on skills which will allow you to train online or without a *significant* investment in hands-on training.

Do you want your neurosurgeon to learn his surgery skills online or from a book prior to your operation?

You will not be able to become a sonographer without spending quite a bit of time in a clinical environment scanning patients.

I went to the CAAHEP site (Commision on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs - they're the ones who actually accredit programs in CVT, RT, RDMS, etc). Did a search for Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs and found 7 accredited programs in CA.

Cypress College - Cypress, CA
Foothill College - Los Altos Hills, CA
Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences - Richmond, CA
Loma Linda University - Loma Linda, CA
Merced College - Merced, CA
Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, CA

There are other programs out there. But they are not accredited by CAAHEP. Although some sonographers will tell you that doesn't matter, the time is coming when certification by someone like ARDMS will be required to work as a diagnostic medical sonographer.

Good luck, whatever you decide.
hjh, RT

Radiology Schools and Education :: Looking to get into Ultrasound Tech.

May 31, 2008 on 3:21 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Author: ek9cusco
Subject: Looking to get into Ultrasound Tech.
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 5:55 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 3

I've search around and was refered to this forum from a Radiologist that works with my bro in the hospital.

I live in California (northern CA to be exact) and wasn't able to find any school nearby that offers that. One I did find is a long commute for me, which I'm willing to live with the high gas price.

However, I understand that this program requires extensive hands-on training, so the school I found need applicants that are willing to do full time 40hr week.

I'm a single income parent and currently working. It just feels like the chance of me getting into Ultrasound Tech is very slim. I saw some online program offering, but i don't think they are accredited for me to take my license later on, thus waste of money.

Also, this school requires some of the pre-req to be min. of 2yrs of a certain program and some even require 2yr of radiology tech course. so i'll be looking at a 4yr program then.

Can someone give me some pointers?

Thanks,
Ray
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PACS, Teleradiology and Digital Radiology Forums :: GSI Lumonics LD2200 Digitizer

May 31, 2008 on 3:21 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Author: themidnightwill
Subject: GSI Lumonics LD2200 Digitizer
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 5:09 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

Hi Everyone,

We recently pulled our GSI Lumonics LD2200 digitizer out of storage to digitize some plain film x-rays. Unfortunately, I can't find the original disk/CDs anywhere, and GSI does not support the device any more and thus won't try to help find a copy.

Does anyone happen to have a copy of them? We would be eternally grateful if you would be able to help.

Thank you,

Will

Ask a Technologist :: New Echocardiographer on the block

May 31, 2008 on 3:21 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Author: Wassim
Subject: New Echocardiographer on the block
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 3:14 pm (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 0

Hello All,

I just found out about this community via one of Google's messages. I wanted to join and say Hi to all Echo/Sonographers here. I have just finished my 2-year Associates in Science program in Cardiovascular Technology.

Looking forward for some great discussions.

Cordially

Wassim

Echocardiology Forums :: RE: cardiovascular tech info !

May 31, 2008 on 3:21 am | In Uncategorized | Comments Off Author: walkinonsunshine
Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 12:10 am (GMT -4)
Topic Replies: 4

Thank you for your help !!!!