Reasons to Go Into Ultrasound Technology There are many reasons to consider an Ultrasound Technology educational program. Some advantages of an Ultrasound school include the following: Academic Satisfaction Going to New Places Internally Within Healthcare Learning How To Think Critically Creating a Bright Future. Below are just some tangible benefits of a modern Ultrasound program […]

Do you think you might want to be an ultrasound technologist? If so, understanding your sonography program is the first rung in becoming a technologist. The second rung is to complete an accredited sonography program. In brief, your sonography program should meet the specific educational requirements for your academic goals. Understand Your Sonography Program Most […]

Why Go Back? Why go back? To answer that question, let’s ask one of our students, Akram. Akram Shafik, a native of Cairo, Egypt, worked as a high-school and middle-school teacher for nearly 18 years before immigrating from the Middle East to the US. With a desire to reinvent himself, Shafik consequently enrolled in what was […]

What’s an MRI, and what is MRI Certification? To begin with, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves. This is to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body.1 Consequently, MRIs can be used to diagnose a wide variety of conditions. […]

Why go back?  Why go back? Reasons for the return journey are different for every person. Some adults return to school to improve their current situations. A few return to finish what they started years or decades prior. Still, others return because they feel their existing skills were “dinosaured out.” Moreover, many people return to […]

Medical histories—were once housed in manila folders with protruding alphabetized tabs, standing like flags at full attention; each folder held a handwritten health history by one’s family doctor. A black dial phone, college-ruled Steno pad, carbon copy paper, and a home-drawn medical logo historically occupied space atop a medical receptionist’s aluminum desk. Once home to the tools […]

Author: Cheryl Young, Radiation Therapy Program Director | Editor: Cindy Chamberlin, Content Specialist Radiation Therapy, defined by educators Perez and Brady (2008),1 is a clinical modality utilizing ionizing radiation to treat cancer and other benign diseases. It is a field that uses evolving technologies coupled with exact procedures centered around compassionate care for patients. Radiation […]

One of the most important things a prospective student can do when considering colleges is touring the campus. This opportunity allows one to get up close and personal with school life and student culture. It also provides a chance to ask questions and envision yourself learning here.  The more you prepare for your college campus […]

Choosing a career pathway can be challenging, and we’re here to help. Before committing to a program, you should know how to apply. Luckily, we are here to help. We can evaluate your skills, competencies, and interests. Furthermore, we’ll discuss your passions and show you how to turn them into a career in healthcare. There […]

The Entry-level Licensed Vocational Nurse  Working in hospitals, healthcare centers, and nursing homes, Licensed Vocational Nurses* (LVNs) provide care under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs).1  An LVN’s primary responsibility is to meet patients’ ongoing needs while giving optimum care. These duties include taking vitals, charting, monitoring patients, and relaying accurate, timely information to […]

When your Uncle Frank said the doctor ordered an ultrasound to assess his gallstones, you thought perhaps Frank’s hearing was a bit off. But, you soon realized ultrasounds had other uses beyond your baby’s first black-and-white prenatal picture. Then, when your friendly neighbor underwent an ultrasound to locate her ever-present joint inflammation, you recognized the […]

It’s safe to say we’re all grateful for the countless nurses providing acute care to us in times of need. But how many of us know the differences between nurses and what each does? What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse? What makes them different from Registered Nurses? Can both do the same functions? Here are […]