As healthcare researchers focus on developing new non-invasive treatment options, ultrasound technology is increasingly used for a greater variety of medical reasons. This is the result of two factors: The ongoing transformation of the healthcare industry, to reduce costs while improving services, and technology advances. In 2016 and beyond, sonography students will discuss topics like […]
Archives for January 2015
Great Habits of Successful Sonography Students
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography students in 2017 are a savvy group, comfortable using technology and ready to take on the world. They have already proven their ability to succeed in school, but are still surprised by how different college is compared to high school. Typical advice for success includes developing good study habits and connecting […]
Sonographers, HIPAA and Social Media
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) covers a lot of territory in terms of transferring and continuing health insurance policies when people experience job changes voluntarily or involuntarily. What it also accomplishes is establishing standards for electronic health care information and the confidentiality of protected health information. As social technologies are increasingly used […]
Achieving Highest Level of Sonographer Professionalism
A topic discussed early in every Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is professionalism. The concept embraces three areas: competence, practice and conduct. Professionalism touches everything the sonographer does in 2017, including patient care, relationships with other professionals, clinical training, ethical decision-making and much more. Professionalism is so important that it is included as a topic in […]
Strong Algebra Skills for Success in Sonography Course
Master the Sonography Course by Mastering Algebra Accredited programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography always have math prerequisites, and one of them is algebra. Unfortunately, the word “algebra” puts fear in the hearts of many students who are weak in math. The requirement makes sense because algebra is used in one or more sonography courses like […]