Ultrasound Modalities and Specializations

By R Govindan

There are many modalities, or specializations within the world of ultrasound. Once sonographers are registered within one area of ultrasound through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), they often pursue competency in other areas as well. Sonographers are able to achieve this through on the job cross training, and ultimately obtain credentials in other ultrasound modalities.

For example, a sonographer who is registered in abdominal ultrasound may expand his or her training into the OB/GYN modality, and eventually seek registry in that area. As a result, sonographers who obtain registry in multiple modalities broaden their marketability. This amplifies employment opportunities, and often results in an increase of earnings. Sonographers that are registered with more than one modality can also become employed at multiple facilities. Forexample, a sonographer who has Abdominal and Vascular registry may be employed at a private vascular facility in addition to maintaining employment at a hospital. Sonographers who seek additional credentials, or are registered in multiple modalities may also have greater opportunities for financial and career advancement through multiple employers, management opportunities, conducting research, and/or education.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers/Ultrasound Technologists may specialize in any of the modalities listed below.

Abdominal and Small Parts

Abdominal sonographers generally produce images of an organ or organ system within the patient's abdominal cavity. Abdominal structures include: liver,biliary system, pancreas, great vessels, spleen, urinary system, thyroid, breast, and male reproductive system. The images produced during an abdominal ultrasound aid in the diagnosis and treatment of certain disorders and diseases.

Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)

OB/GYN sonographers specialize in the imaging of the female reproductive system. One of the most common associations of ultrasound is the imaging of a fetus of a pregnant woman to monitor the baby's growth and health.

Breast Sonography

Breast Sonography is utilized in the fight against breast cancer. Images of the breast tissue and blood supply are often used in tumor detection. Breast ultrasound is often partnered with mammography.

Neurosonography

Neurosonography generates diagnostic images of the nervous system, including the brain. Neurosonographers often work in the area of neonatal care, diagnosing and studying the conditions of the neurological and nervous system of premature infants.

Vascular Technology

Vascular technologists focus on disorders that affect the circulation of blood flow in the arteries and veins. Vascular technologists assess blood flow and irregularities or abnormalities by carefully listening to the sound of pulses and overall vascular flow.

Echocardiography

Echocardiographers are ultrasound technologists who study the heart, its chambers valves and vessels. EKG's, stress testing and Holter monitor procedures are implemented to produce images called echocardiograms. In some instances the patient must be physically active in order to perform a specific exam and is required to walk on a treadmill at varying speeds.

The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) provides the following credentials:

RDMS- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

RDCS- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

RVT- Registered Vascular Technologist

RPVI- Registered Physician Vascular Interpretation

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program with specialization in general sonography. Contact for further information.

The University of Central Lancashire

By Steve Kevin

About 180 years ago, Joseph Livesey, a wealthy man formed a society of seven around a simple pledge never to consume alcohol again. This was the result of his observations based of which he reached the conclusion that the main reason some people are poor is abusing alcohol. Apparently, they were so happy with the outcome of this pledge they decided to take more steps one of which was building an educational centre for Preston, Lancashire.

What we know today as "The University of Central Lancashire" in fact started from a small college called "Harris Technical College" by the society. About thirty years later in 1932 and after lots of changes and development, the name was changed to "Harris Art College". Later it became a polytechnic and years after like some other polytechnic in UK was awarded the status of university. Finally in 1992 it was named "The University of Central Lancashire".

One of the most celebrated alumnus of UCLan, Victoria Derbyshire, currently performing on BBC 5 Live obtained her English degree in 1998, then she joined 5 Live and performed as co-presenter of the Breakfast Show with J. Worricker. Since summer of 2004 she has been presenting The Morning show along with some other TV programs. In her programs usually people contribute by calling and sharing their ideas about main issues of the day including news, gossips, sport and so on.

Vocalist and singer, Vera Lynn is another famous alumni of UCLan. Although already an established singer, she became widely known during WWII. She was in her twenties when the second world war started. Veterans now remember her songs which were mostly in theme of sadness and homesickness of the British soldiers off their homeland. Her well-know song, "We'll Meet Again" with its air of hope, became very popular among both the British and American soldiers. Another song of her "Auf wiedersehen Sweetheart" made her the first British singer at the top of US charts just after the WWII. Her last appearance was in "VE Day Diamond Jubilee Ceremony" in 2005.

The university boasts a multimillion pounds - 12.5 to be exact - sport site called "Preston Sports Arena". Located on Tom Benson Way, it extends 1 mile from its entrance and covers 60 acres. The arena construction started in 1998 and was officially opened in April 2000. The facilities include three grass rugby pitches, six five-a-side all-weather pitches, an eight-lane athletics track, four tennis/ netball courts, floodlit Grass Master Desso football pitch and seven grass football pitches.

The universities offers a wide range of courses under four faculties, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Lancashire Business School, Health and Science and Technology, among them Journalism has had the most successful alumnus. Courses like "Tourism and Leisure Management", "Art and Fashion", and design are also offered which are among the most popular courses. The most popular course amongst international students is Languages and International Studies.

It is predicated that the up-going trend of international students will continue at least for the next 5 years. In year 2007 It welcomed about one thousands international students from 32 nationalities.

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Six Benefits of Community College

By Julie Harvard

The community college can be an excellent place for you to start your post-secondary education. You may earn an associate degree or certificate to enter the workplace, or you may choose to continue your education on a bachelor's degree by transferring credit to an online university or a 4-year institution. Here are 6 good reasons to choose a community college's education program:

Reason #1: Save In Tuition Cost

If you are tight on your education funds to pursue a degree offered by the vast majority of colleges and universities that may cost you over $100,000 to complete the degree program, then enrolling into a community college program can help you to accomplish very similar academic successes at a fraction of the cost.

Reason #2: Credits From Community College Are Transferable

You can take your preparatory core classes at community college and then transfer to a college or university bachelor program for continuous education. Most of college and universities accept transfer credit from community colleges. By taking your preparatory core classes at community college will save your money while enabling you to follow a transitional pathway to independent living.

Reason #3: Enable You To Develop Vocational Skills

If you have enter workplace with a general degree such as liberal arts degree, then community college is a good place to sharpen your skills on specific area that related to your career field. You can find many education programs offered by community colleges are related to career fields which can help you to develop vocational skills to handle your job professionally. Moreover, most of these college education programs can be completed in 1 to 2 years; you can save your time to complete the same subject areas offered in a 4-year degree offered by other universities and colleges.

Reason #4: Locate at Strategic Places

Community colleges are often located at the hearts of towns or cities where you will find it convenience to travel with a public transportation to and from your classes, and save you in term of car and gas costs.

Reason #5: Small Class Size

The class size at community colleges usually small and they only accept limited enrollment making you get lots of one-on-one attention from instructors.

Reason #6: Flexible Learning Schedule

If you are a working individual who has difficulties to fix your time to attend the classes, then community college learning schedule may fit your needs. Most of community college education programs have some sort flexible schedule for you to choose and attend your class that fit into your time. Beside that, you can work with the instructors to make up missed coursework online, enable you to enjoy the benefits of education at a pace that makes sense. Moreover, many of education programs offered by community colleges are available in online degree format, making it a good option for working adults and new parents to purse their desired degree online and at their own learning pace.

Summary

The communication college can be a good option for you to start your post-secondary education and earn an associate degree or certificate to enter the workplace or continue to a higher education after graduated from community college.

Jullie Harvard would like to invite you to explore more information on online degree programs at http://www.studykiosk.com which will help in make your education decision and select an online education program that best fit your career goal.