For a certified ultrasound technician, the path to a sonography career will certainly require periodic continuing medical education, referred to as ultrasound CME, in order to maintain certifications in good standing. ARDMS credentials require a minimum of 30 ultrasound CME credits from approved sponsors within each three-year certification period. Free Ultrasound CME Credits Many organizations […]
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Step 8: Ultrasound Technician License by State
Professional organizations take on voluntary responsibility for certifying and registering ultrasound technicians who have earned credentials that include completing a degree and passing a competency exam. In addition to this layer of quality assurance, some states including Oregon, North Dakota, New Hampshire and New Mexico (updated the states in Jun 2017) have decided to license […]
Attend Non-Accredited Sonography Programs Slows Career Start
Graduating from a CAAHEP accredited ultrasound program can jumpstart a sonography career. Avoid the temptation to attend a non-accredited program. There is plenty of sonography program information on the internet. So much so that it is easy to get lured into programs offering inexpensive tuition and great career opportunities. However, students interested in sonography programs, […]
8 Steps to Becoming a Sonographer
Do you want to become a sonographer but don’t know where to start out? This 8-step guide will help you find your way. SHOW ME SCHOOLS Step 1: Major Sonography Education Requirements Step 2: How to Choose Your Ultrasound School? Step 3: How to Choose Your Ultrasound Training Program? Step 4: Courses – What to […]
Prospective International Sonography Students
Most ultrasound technician schools accept international students in 2017. However, students must complete extra steps, such as obtaining the I-20 form. This is in addition to the completion of the normal application forms required by the school and the sonography program. In other words, the international student goes through three application processes. It is a […]