ARDMS

anyone has a Breast Registry book? Also I am registered sonographer looking for a job anyone knows anything in Florida please let me know Thanks.

I have actually promised it to someone else, sorry.

shortperson_7@yahoo.com in Hollywood, Florida said: How much are you selling the Edelemans Ob/Gyn book for I would really like to purchase it .

Actually the person who was going to buy it decided to buy it elsewhere. So I am interested in selling it. I am waiting for it to be returned from the friend that borrowed it from me. Make an offer if you want it Shortperson!
Also, if there are some of you that are still in your program and need a little extra help with your studies, I am selling my student notes on Ebay. Just do a search for "ultrasound student notes" and there will be several auctions.

mtnc09 in Berkeley, California said: I have heard of Med Travelers, they do some over seas jobs. They are looking for only ARDMS lic. people. Good Luck on your search I hope this helps. MT

Thanks for the response. I will check out their website and company. Hopefully, I will be done with SPI and at least two ARDMS subject/cert examinations (Gen and OB/GYN) by the time I finish my internships in October 2010 -- passing all examinations. This will surely make me an eligible candidate for placement overseas. Thanks, again, for responding.

I Attended PCI College in Cerritos and I had a great exprience, I am now working in this field and have passed the ARDMS exams. It really doesn't make a difference if you attend a 4yr program or a 2yr. As long as your knowledgeble & confident upon completion of the course you should be sucessful at getting employed in this field right away. I am currently making $35.00/Hr and I would recommend anyone to check out my school.

mtnc09 in Hayward, California said: To user in Alabama,
I attended PCI College, the teachers I had one was a Radiologist, the other was an Obgyn MD. So they know their business. They were very good instructors.

But this issue of being accredited by CAAHEP seems to be utmost important, even if the instruction is good or bad. I choose the school for several reasons but the main was that DR.'s were the instructors. But that seems to be of little help now.

Go for the CAAHEP school, if possible. Save the time and the trouble. GOOD LUCK, MT.

I would suggest to go back to your school and speak to the direcor personally, get back into trainig or a refresher class, externship ect and this will help get in the field. Current externship experience would absolutelly help you!!! Good Luck!!

Well I have passed my Ardms also I am here in Florida and I cannot get a job . My images are good and i hyave been told that so what is the problem?

LeslieB in Fremont, California said: Actually the person who was going to buy it decided to buy it elsewhere. So I am interested in selling it. I am waiting for it to be returned from the friend that borrowed it from me. Make an offer if you want it Shortperson!
Also, if there are some of you that are still in your program and need a little extra help with your studies, I am selling my student notes on Ebay. Just do a search for "ultrasound student notes" and there will be several auctions.

Do you still have this book? I'm REALLY interested! fairywoman1111@aol.com

my email address is kvaugh751@yahoo.com can you email me and give me a price?

I too am interested in the OB/GYN book. Please let me know how much you want for it. domino9065@yahoo.com

domino9065 in Fort Smith, Arkansas said: I too am interested in the OB/GYN book. Please let me know how much you want for it. domino9065@yahoo.com

Wow, Shortperson and Domino, Staceyh asked for the Ob/Gyn workbook just hours before you did. I'm sorry. But it's a moot point if my friend doesn't contact me and return it to me. I am still waiting for her to respond.

hi
can any one post name and contact number of institute for refresher classes of ultrasound in nj and ny?
need only to refresh my knowledge before exam
like dr Lubna institute in canada
I'm looking for crash and short clases for abdomen

Hi Marcos, When did you attend PCI in Cerritos? I heard it changed alot just before I attended. I really liked the school and the instructors. Was your expericine the same? Thank you for the encouragement. MT

ISPaccara in Bronx, New York said: I attend Sanford Brown Institute in Manhattan, and have found the program quite easy, though intense, as it is a lot of information and clinical techniques to grasp within a 12-month didactic period prior to a 6-month (1000 hours) internship. There are excellent clinical instructors (e.g., Dr. Malana) and excellent ultrasound laboratory instructors (e.g. Dr. Bella) who insure that you grasp the anatomy, physiology, technique, etc. Though there are several Sanford Brown campuses that are accredited, the Manhattan campus is not; however, CAAHEP is reviewing the school currently. By all indications, the school should receive its accreditation by January 2010. If you have a Bachelor's degree prior to attending Sanford Brown, it will automatically allow you to sit for the ARDMS under Prerequisite 3A, as long as the ultrasound program is at least 12 months in length and the clinical (internship) is at least 1000 hours.If you do not have a Bachelor's degree (granted from any major) AND the clinical or internship (as ref'd previously), then you can not take the SPI (or any other specialty exam) unless you do so AFTER one year's paid experience (difficult to obtain). There are a few students in my class who are lacking the Prerequisite 3A educational requirement (Bachelor's degree), and they are fearful of not being able to find jobs in order to qualify for the ARDMS exams. Try doing research between CAAHEP, ARDMS, and area schools in NY before making your decision. If you have a Bachelor's degree, however, you are in a good position for ARDMS. Good luck and God bless!!!

How much is Sanford Brown in Manhattan?

Marcos Clemente in Whittier, California said: I Attended PCI College in Cerritos and I had a great exprience, I am now working in this field and have passed the ARDMS exams. It really doesn't make a difference if you attend a 4yr program or a 2yr. As long as your knowledgeble & confident upon completion of the course you should be sucessful at getting employed in this field right away. I am currently making $35.00/Hr and I would recommend anyone to check out my school.

Hi Marcos, Im thinking of going to PCI in a few weeks. I would love to talk with you asap to ask you a few questions. Please email me at ginagina9@hotmail.com thank you!

Is this an accredited school???

ISPaccara in Bronx, New York said: Though I commented earlier, I now have a question: Does anyone have any idea of how to obtain a sonographer position overseas? I am interested in Italy, Japan, Australia, Scotland/England, United Arab Emirates.

If anyone knows of any reputable international placement agencies, please, advise. I will finish my internships (and ARDMS exams) by October 2010, if this info helps. Thanks!

Hi, did you ever find out any information? I am moving to Italy at the end of the year and want to know how to go about finding an ultrasound position there? Thanks

I graduated from an accredited ultrasound school (southern california) in 2007, and am ARDMS certified in Abdomen and OB/Gyn. Unfortunately I was unable to secure a job upon graduation, and my scanning skills have become sub-standard. I tried contacting my school but was unsuccessful in getting help. Does anyone know of a facility that might be willing to let me bring my scanning skills up to par?

Hi Gina, have you heard anything about PCI college yet? I just found out that they have a satellite campus in my area in Gardena and I am very interested in checking out this school! I have searched everywhere, even drove as far as Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, LB and did not even look closer to me as I have never heard of this school before. I saw the ad at my local Pennysaver and called them. I am scheduled to see a rep tomorrow. Let me know what happened to your quest. I think this program is not accredited but I have my BS and I can sit for registry.

Thank you so much for posting this! So useful....I read through so much postings trying to find one of somebody who ACTUALLY has a bachelors, went to an unaccredited school, and took and passed the ARDMS. I feel so relieved despite reading all these negative postings; I will attend Ultrasound tech school (unaccredited) with much more confidence.

562girly in Long Beach, California said: Thank you so much for posting this! So useful....I read through so much postings trying to find one of somebody who ACTUALLY has a bachelors, went to an unaccredited school, and took and passed the ARDMS. I feel so relieved despite reading all these negative postings; I will attend Ultrasound tech school (unaccredited) with much more confidence.

Meant to thank Leslieb in Fremont, California (sorry not use to posting)

562girly in Long Beach, California said: Meant to thank Leslieb in Fremont, California (sorry not use to posting)

You are welcome! BTW, I just took my RVT last month and passed with 92%!

leslieb in Fremont, California said: You are welcome! BTW, I just took my RVT last month and passed with 92%!

do you have the davies vasc cd?

yes, and the study guide.

leslieb in Fremont, California said: You are welcome! BTW, I just took my RVT last month and passed with 92%!

What study materials did you use?

It's an older RVT study guide (2009) and there were things on the RVT exam that weren't even covered. I only have a xeroxed copy myself. But I do have a Davies RVT study guide and the mock exam software that I would be willing to sell.

leslieb in Fremont, California said: It's an older RVT study guide (2009) and there were things on the RVT exam that weren't even covered. I only have a xeroxed copy myself. But I do have a Davies RVT study guide and the mock exam software that I would be willing to sell.

Well, I have the Davies study guide and exam software but Ive heard a couple of different people mention they used the Edlemans study guide to pass. If you dont recommend it I wont use it. This will be my second attempt at the test so I just need to be as thorough as possible this time. Thanks and feel free to give me any advise on passing you can think of.

Hi,

I've read through this postings, haven't found an answer for my particular situation. PLEASE HELP:

I studied VASCULAR at an ACCREDITED school.
I completed all didactic and clinical requirements.
I received my diploma in 2009.
IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR since I graduated and completed clinicals.
I want to sit for the RVT exam (Physics or Vascular) in April.

Will I need to repeat my clinicals?
If so, how many hours?

Any help would be appreciated thanks

Majnoon in New York, New York said: Hi,

I've read through this postings, haven't found an answer for my particular situation. PLEASE HELP:

I studied VASCULAR at an ACCREDITED school.
I completed all didactic and clinical requirements.
I received my diploma in 2009.
IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR since I graduated and completed clinicals.
I want to sit for the RVT exam (Physics or Vascular) in April.

Will I need to repeat my clinicals?
If so, how many hours?

Any help would be appreciated thanks

You won't have to complete your clinical hours - you'll just need a new signed clinical verification form.

562girly in Long Beach, California said: Thank you so much for posting this! So useful....I read through so much postings trying to find one of somebody who ACTUALLY has a bachelors, went to an unaccredited school, and took and passed the ARDMS. I feel so relieved despite reading all these negative postings; I will attend Ultrasound tech school (unaccredited) with much more confidence.

I have a bachelors in microbiology and psychology. I went to an unaccredited school for vascular sonography. I am taking the ARDMS SPI on the 19th of April. I am taking the CCI RVS withthin the next two months. Once I pass that, I can sit for the RVT through ARDMS. It's possible, and definetly do-able!

gemini_breeze in Rutherford, New Jersey said: I have a bachelors in microbiology and psychology. I went to an unaccredited school for vascular sonography. I am taking the ARDMS SPI on the 19th of April. I am taking the CCI RVS withthin the next two months. Once I pass that, I can sit for the RVT through ARDMS. It's possible, and definetly do-able!

I just started a DMS program this week, and I think the school, despite being unaccredited and what I've heard of the school, is great. I am happy and confident that I chose to go with this DMS program (accredited or not). Good luck with your exam!!

562girly in Long Beach, California said: I just started a DMS program this week, and I think the school, despite being unaccredited and what I've heard of the school, is great. I am happy and confident that I chose to go with this DMS program (accredited or not). Good luck with your exam!!

I would just be concerned that alot of the job openings say that you either must be or would perfer you to be a grad of an accrediated school.

The job market wants you to have your RDMS credentials and work experience more than an accredited school. I have never seen a job listing that said only graduates from an accredited program would be considered.
If you have your credentials in place and some experience under your belt, the job market doesn't care about the accreditation status of the program.

I would call the ARDMS and ask them, it cost nothing but the phone call.

Heather in Louisville, Kentucky said: Hi, did you ever find out any information? I am moving to Italy at the end of the year and want to know how to go about finding an ultrasound position there? Thanks

I am from new zealand but practicing in the UK in ultrasound. Did you get a job in Italy? For the UK you generally need a radiography qualification as well as ultrasound experience to get the HPC but Americans certainly can work there. My Sister was recently working here in the UK with an American trained sonographer. It would depend on whether they would consider your qualification and experience suitable etc and then they would have to be prepared to take you on. Private facilities don't always require HPC. In NZ, your qualification would need to be assessed locally ( by the MRTB) to see if it is equivalent to the NZ standards ( which are high, incidentally as are Australia's) then you would be granted local registration. You would also need a work permit or a working holiday visa. There are plenty of agencies but they would want local registration first. Same deal for Australia I think. I have certainly worked with canadian sonographers in NZ and they scan to a similar standard as us. I have never worked with anyone from the US so can't comment. There is no simple reciprocal agreement between the US and Europe as I am finding,trying to get myself registered in the US! Most of Europe is too difficult to work in unless you speak the local language. Most scanning is undertaken by Doctors with the exception for some obstetrics. I would be interested to hear of ways of getting work on the European continent.

Hi guys! Just passed my abdominal registry exam and am now preparing for my physics. Can anyone give me a heads up on what would be the best review material or what to expect? ANY help would be appreciated! henningka@comcast.net Thanks!

i have copies of davies (2010) & gulf coast PASS cd-rom mock exam. helped me socre 669 on the SPI recently. $40.00 ea.plus, $5.00 shipping.

email me: dabogs@hotmail.com

dabogs7 in Salinas, California said: i have copies of davies (2010) & gulf coast PASS cd-rom mock exam. helped me socre 669 on the SPI recently. $40.00 ea.plus, $5.00 shipping.

email me: dabogs@hotmail.com

DO YOU HAVE THE OB BOOK TOO???

Hello everyone!
I lost key to my CD DAVIES "Abdomen Q&A Review for the ARDMS Specialty Examination". Does anyone can help me, and provide the lost key?
I have quite a big library of books and CDs in radiology, so if you need something,I can exchange. Even if I haven't some book, I can help to find it.
Thanks in advance.
My email: " chach.v@gmail.com"