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Devon in Everett, Washington

58 months ago

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what kind of science/math skills or knowledge they feel is necessary to be a success in this field? Or do you think as long as you are fairly intelligent you can pick that part up with time and client interaction skills etc are more important?

Thanks

Devon

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Debbie Gordon in Kennesaw, Georgia

56 months ago

You can do this as long as you are fairly intelligent. Anything you really need will be taught in class. You just have to be prepared to study and memorize alot of stuff!

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Tom in Palm Bay, Florida

53 months ago

Debbie Gordon in Kennesaw, Georgia said: You can do this as long as you are fairly intelligent. Anything you really need will be taught in class. You just have to be prepared to study and memorize alot of stuff!

So is it just different terms, and anatomy?

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tom in Palm Bay, Florida

53 months ago

anyone elses opinion on this?

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chris in Braggs, Oklahoma

53 months ago

It is not an easy profession. it is more than terms and anatomy- it's pathology, embryology, physics, physiology, instrumentation,... i could go on and on. There is a reason as to why the field pays well!

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tom in Palm Bay, Florida

53 months ago

chris in Braggs, Oklahoma said: It is not an easy profession. it is more than terms and anatomy- it's pathology, embryology, physics, physiology, instrumentation,... i could go on and on. There is a reason as to why the field pays well!

But is it hard to an ape, or someone that is inteligent?

I mean you say there is a reason why the field pays so well, but I have been in finance the last three years and the pay is double at least then what is being paid to a Radiology Tech.

Thats not why I'm looking to get into this field at all, that I can tell you!!

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Professor X in Santiago, Dominican Republic

53 months ago

Dear Present or Future Ultrasound Students or Current US Techs:
If you are looking for advanced training in abdominal and peripheral vascular ultrasound, please keep me in mind. I can help you become prepared for the competitive world of ultrasound. The training I offer is directly with patients and can be in groups or in private- you choose what method of learning you'd like. If you have little time, I can give you crash courses in abdomen and peripheral vascular ultrasound. For more details, please reach me at charles.segovia@gmail.com.

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michelle in Hiram, Georgia

51 months ago

Professor X in Santiago, Dominican Republic said: Dear Present or Future Ultrasound Students or Current US Techs:
If you are looking for advanced training in abdominal and peripheral vascular ultrasound, please keep me in mind. I can help you become prepared for the competitive world of ultrasound. The training I offer is directly with patients and can be in groups or in private- you choose what method of learning you'd like. If you have little time, I can give you crash courses in abdomen and peripheral vascular ultrasound. For more details, please reach me at charles.segovia@gmail.com.

professer x- this sounds a little scary- u sound like a perv

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Eileen in Helena, Montana

51 months ago

tom in Palm Bay, Florida said: anyone elses opinion on this?

There are a great deal of reasons why some people are right for diagnostic imaging and others are not. You have to have the right personality to deal with sick and dying, irritated and hurting people everyday.
If you are looking at being a Rad Tech, that is much easier to "learn the tricks of the trade" than say ultrasound. Ultrasound is more artistic and hands on with patient care and the radiologists rely on sonographer to make thier diagnosis. Unlike radiology, where once the correct image is taken, you are done with the process.
Definately do some shadowing and research before you decide to change professions. You may not be a fit for the medical field.

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kristina knox in Saint Louis, Missouri

50 months ago

I need as much info on the radiology field as possible-Iam truly thinking of gettting into this field. The physics scare me though-Iam not all that great in math. Help?

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ultra in Middle, Tennessee

50 months ago

Devon in Everett, Washington said: Hi,

Can anyone tell me what kind of science/math skills or knowledge they feel is necessary to be a success in this field? Or do you think as long as you are fairly intelligent you can pick that part up with time and client interaction skills etc are more important?

Thanks

Devon

How about taking a career assessment and finding out if DMS is on the list for potential careers for you. Then you will know right off if you have those skills.

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lisa in Vermilion, Ohio

44 months ago

Is ultrasound tech a dying field? Do you think that with medical advances they will phase out techs? Or that the machines will be able to run themselfes?

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PVC

43 months ago

lisa in Vermilion, Ohio said: Is ultrasound tech a dying field? Do you think that with medical advances they will phase out techs? Or that the machines will be able to run themselfes?

yeah that will never happen. Ultrasound is a safer alternative to other imaging modalites and the gold standard for certain exams. A machine would never be able to run its self.... The tech does all the work.

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Lou in Everett, Massachusetts

42 months ago

I am currently working in a local Hospital as a Sr. Certified Medical Asst. However the pay is lousy and I'm thinking of going back to school perhaps in a few yrs to becaome an Ultra Sound Tech. Math is not one of my greatest skills, however I know when I puut my mind to something I do very well. Can someone tell me how difficult the math is!!!

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lil miss in Fort Mill, South Carolina

41 months ago

Hi! I have about 70 credit hours from an accredited college. Will that help me get my ultrasound certificate or degree. I read that the schooling is about 2 years but I am wondering if it would be less with my transfer credits. Thanks for all replies.

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diane in chicago, il in Bloomingdale, Illinois

37 months ago

I'm looking to change my proffesion as well and thinking of being an ultrasound technician. I read that you need to be able to lift up heavy equipment. Can anyone tell me how many pounds required to lift? thx.

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diane in chicago, il in Bloomingdale, Illinois

37 months ago

more questions: I also read the job market for this position is predicted to be very good in the coming years. Can anyone validate this statement? I'm not currently working and I really have to think a lot how I'm going to support me since this program's only offered in the day time. I need to have a piece of mind by knowing that I will get a job by the time I finish my 2-year degree. So far, I have no experience in healthcare.

thx again.

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