Enhancing Patient Experiences: The Power of AIDET in Ultrasound Imaging
In healthcare, providing an excellent patient experience is of utmost importance. Every single interaction a patient has with a medical facility shapes their perception of the quality of care they receive. This is where ultrasound professionals come in. As medical...
Finding Your Niche: Specialty Fields in Ultrasound
Ultrasound technology has brought about a revolution in the field of medical diagnostics. It offers non-invasive and real-time imaging capabilities that are incredibly valuable in healthcare settings. Numerous specialty fields exist within the realm of ultrasound,...
Navigating a Toxic Workplace
In a perfect world, an ultrasound department should be a thriving environment, inspiring and rewarding the commitment and dedication of its professionals. Unfortunately, not everyone experiences such an environment, often finding themselves entangled in toxic work...
Can a Bag Save Your Life?
Many sonographers have to take call, which is a necessary aspect of their job. "Taking call" means being available and on standby outside of normal working hours to respond to emergencies or urgent requests for service. The Importance of On-Call Bag Packing for...
Top 20 Tips for Successful Sonography Students: Externship Edition
Scroll the gallery for the top 20 tips of things you should know for your sonography externship. Have more tips? Add yours below!During your free time, it's a good idea to sit with the machine and become comfortable with its buttons. Download the manual to learn more...
The New SPI Outline: 3 Months Later
On September 1st, 2023, the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) changed the content outline for the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination. It has been about three months since the new SPI test was introduced, and we have...
Taming the ‘Slow Tiger’: Managing Modern Stress and High-Stakes Tests
Slow what? The concept of the "slow tiger" might sound unusual, but it's a notion worth exploring. I recently discovered it through a conversation with my teenage daughter. After her exhilarating ballet solo performance, she experienced a mix of relief and excitement,...
How to Create an Ultrasound Study Plan and Prepare to Pass
Swipe your way into starting a study plan. Are you an aspiring sonographer? A healthcare professional looking to enhance your skills? Or, an individual dedicated to mastering the art of ultrasound? The images below will get you started on the secrets of effective...
5 SMART Sonography Career Goals
Annual review time. Cue the nerve-wracking music. I don't know about you, but I start to sweat a little when I hear those two words. And it usually has to do with the dreaded self-evaluation and goal-setting. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for personal and...
The Reality of Becoming a Sonographer: Hard Work and Dedication
I'm frequently asked if my job is as easy as it looks. And while it's true that experienced sonographers make the job seem effortless, the reality is that it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become a sonographer. BUT the rewards of being able to help...
Crush the SPI: Advice for Starting Strong
Are you planning to take the sonographic principles and instrumentation (better known as the SPI) exam from the ARDMS? If so, it is completely normal to feel kind of excited and nervous! Passing the SPI is a huge milestone in becoming a registered sonographer. Let’s...
