The medical field greatly needs its own supply of an ultrasound technician to aid them in making the correct clinical diagnosis of illness and/or pregnancy. Ultrasonography isn’t just limited for gynecologic exams but for a lot of systems such as the cardiovascular system, the abdominal area or the gastrointestinal system, the breast or the reproductive system (the lympathic system can also be viewed as the breast has its own set of lymph nodes) as well as in radiologic examinations as this is its most primary purpose. A background knowledge of physics, biology, technology and health is most important when one chooses to enter this field.

A Step-by-Step Process to a Career in Imaging

There is no licensure examination that is applicable for diagnostic imagine but a medical examination is definite to almost all institutions along with the proper certification which signifies that the technician is registered. A Bachelor’s degree of 4 years can be attained after high school whereas an Associate degree can be attained after 2-3 years of continuous study. After obtaining such degrees, registry must be done at ARDMS. Following their protocol, passing a short test and obtaining the proper papers can get you on the right track towards ultrasound imaging.