Specializations in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Are you considering a career in diagnostic medical sonography but feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of specializations available? Diagnostic medical sonography is a dynamic field with various areas of specialization, each offering unique opportunities and challenges. At Caris College, we understand the importance of choosing the right path for your career goals. In this guide, we’ll explore different specializations in diagnostic medical sonography and help you determine which one aligns best with your interests and aspirations. General Sonography General sonography, also known as abdominal sonography, involves imaging of the abdominal organs, such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and kidneys. Sonographers […]
The Impact of Cardiac Sonography on Patient Care
Embracing a new journey into the world of healthcare can exciting or overwhelming, especially when considering specialized fields like cardiac sonography. For prospective students eager to make a meaningful impact on patient care, exploring the significance of cardiac sonography is a crucial step. In this blog, we’ll unravel the transformative role that cardiac sonography plays in enhancing patient well-being. Visualizing the Heart: Unraveling Diagnostic Mysteries Cardiac sonography, often known as echocardiography, involves the use of ultrasound technology to create detailed images of the heart. These images, referred to as echocardiograms, provide invaluable insights into the structure and function of the […]
What Does an Ultrasound Technician Do?
Ultrasound scanning, also known as sonography, started becoming widely used in obstetrics and gynecology in the 70’s and continues to evolve as a powerful diagnostic tool today. So powerful, in fact, that jobs for Ultrasound Technicians are growing at a faster than average rate with a projected 19,100 jobs being added to the industry by 2030.* Combine that with the rising demand for healthcare workers, and it’s a great option if you’re looking for a career in the healthcare industry. But what exactly does an Ultrasound Technician do? Let’s start by taking a look at some of the ways ultrasound […]
Ultrasound Students Learn Hands-On During Clinicals
Some of our Ultrasound Technician students have recently begun their time working on their clinical hours for the Caris College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Some of the second-year students have recently shared some of their thoughts as they set out on their second and final year in the accelerated Sonography program. During their time in the Sonography program, our students spend more than thirteen hundred hours completing their clinical rotations. While completing these hours students get hands-on experience working in an operating office setting and working with patients. “Going into clinicals us students know that our time here is going to be […]
Ultrasound Students Complete First Year Of Sonography Program
Our Diagnostic Medical Sonography class of 2019 recently reached their one-year mark in the Caris College 2-year accelerated Ultrasound program! Lead Sonography Instructor, Kathy Brewer, had our day class students take some time to reflect as they concluded their first full year in the Sonography program. Below are some thoughts some of our students shared about their journey as they completed year one. These students recently began there time in clinical rotations at various off-site facilities. Diagnostic Medical Sonography One-Year Reflections “ Caris College has been so helpful through everything. Yes, this program is hard. But, [the instructors] will do whatever […]