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What are the advantages of a 3D ultrasound over a 2D? Is one superior over the other, or are they equally useful in terms of diagnostic applications? In obstetric sonography – ultrasound imaging on pregnant women – a 3D ultrasound renders the length, width and depth of the subject being scanned; in this case, the fetus. [...]

What Accreditation Status Should I Look For When Searching For Ultrasound Tech Schools Online? Entrants to the field of sonography often ask “What accreditation status should I look for when searching for Ultrasound Tech Schools Online?” Accurately addressing this question is critical because accreditation is required to sit in for certifying examinations. While certification is not yet [...]

What are the prerequisites for becoming an ultrasound tech? Can anyone interested in the field of sonography just complete any allied health or medical course and apply for a job in an ultrasound clinic? The short answer is no. Like any profession that relies on accurate knowledge, the lack of which might result to the detriment of [...]

What is the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) If you are new to the ultrasound profession, you must have wondered what is the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and what they can do to help you in your career. As an active practitioner in the field, or an aspirant, it is essential to [...]

The Occupational Outlook Handbook of the Bureau of the Labor Statistics (BLS) claims that the “employment of veterinarians is expected to grow 36% from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Job opportunities should be particularly good in government and in farm animal care.” If this forecast is any indication, then now [...]