Posting pictures to the blog

Baby using middle finger over her shoulder

This posting is being created to show how to post pictures to the blog. My students will receive a brief on how to go through the PACS system and put up images. I'm taking screen captures of this post as I create it.

Worm Therapy

This is what I received from my inquiry about hookworm therapy for allergies:

Thank you for your inquiry. Our clinic has a three stage process. The first is a pre-treatment questionnaire to establish you as a good candidate for our therapy. The second is some blood tests to ensure you can use our organisms safely. The final stage is a trip to our clinic in Tijuana, Mexico for treatment.



Without knowing more about your condition it is impossible to give a precise estimate of cost. The average inoculation costs $2,200.00 USD. The blood tests cost between $150.00 USD to $200.00 USD depending on your health history (this is only an estimate and can vary).



Your doctor cannot order our therapy. You are required to travel to our clinic in Tijuana. We are responsible for getting you from San Diego to the clinic and back. Travel costs to and from San Diego are not included in our price.



I hope this information helps. If you have any other questions please do not hesitate.



Sincerely,



Garin Aglietti

www.wormtherapy.com

888-898-WORM



Wormtherapy makes no claim to medical authority and nothing in this document

should be interpreted as medical advice. Wormtherapy is an experimental therapy

that has not been approved by any governmental body, including the FDA, for the

diagnosis, prevention or cure of any disease/condition.

ARDMS Recertification

Why is the ARDMS going to require recertification? Here is a statement from the ARDMS to help you understand.


Fast Facts About the ARDMS Recertification Assessment Program:


Log on to ARDMS.org/Recertification for the latest program updates. First Recertification examinations will be offered in 2019. There will be no charge for Registrants who pass the recertification examination(s) on the first attempt. The recertification examinations will be web based and available online (not at a testing center) for Registrants to take during the last three years of a 10-year recertification as-sessment period. Registrants may consult reference materials while taking the examinations and will have ample time to take and pass the examinations. Registrants will be required to take a recertification examination in each specialty area for which they hold active status. There will not be a separate physics recertification exami-nation. The recertification assessment program is being developed to meet a required standard of the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the American National Standards Insti-tute* (ANSI), the accreditor of ARDMS. Visit and bookmark the Recertification Assessment section of the ARDMS website at ARDMS.org/Recertification.


*ARDMS has earned the prestigious ANSI-ISO 17024 accreditation for certifying bodies from the International Organi- zation for Standardization (ISO). Accreditation is granted through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Lab1

Posting images from lab 1:

I have no idea why this did not load from the classroom computer. There were no problems loading from home.

Why go to an accredited school?

One of the most common questions I am asked, is "why should I wait to go to your school? You have such high entry requirements it is difficult to get into."

The entry requirements are high because we simply do not have the resources to take everyone who is interested. We must be selective. An alternative many potential students decide to follow is to go to private schools that are expensive, but do not make anyone wait. The following forum discussion should be read by anyone thinking of going to ultrasound school:

http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/ultrasound-technician/DO-NOT-GO-ULTRASOUND-SCHOOL-UNACCREDITED-CAAHEP/t45937

GateWay Community College Sonography : Bringing Religion to Sonography

Post: Bringing Religion to Sonography Link: http://gatewayultrasound.blogspot.com/2010/07/bringing-religion-to-sonography...

Posted via email from sonography's posterous

Bringing Religion to Sonography

From an article I found on Facebooks "Sonographers" Jesus seen on ultrasound image!Posted by radRounds Radiology Network on July 10, 2010 at 10:09am View radRounds Radiology Network's blog .There have been numerous citings of Jesus Christ on numerous occasions ranging from artwork, clouds, food, you name it! Now it is radiology's turn - there has been citings of Jesus on ultrasound images! We knew we could pretty much see anything and anyone on ultrasound images--it is now again reinforced with a citing of Jesus. Check this image out - what do you think? This image was taken of a family's baby in the UK. They claim that instead of seeing the baby simply sucking his thumb, there is Jesus. They believe that Jesus is there to watch over their baby and as a result, the mom decided to name her son Joshua (from the BIble).

Jobs site with local jobs

I found a website with a lot of job possibilities. This one came from facebook’s Utrasound Technologists group. The link is http://radiologytechnologistjobs.jobamatic.com/a/jobs/find-jobs/q-Sonographer I have no idea how many of the positions are full time, but there are a lot of possibilities out there. It certainly looks like there are jobs out there. Now, it is up to you. Bryan Dodd

Jobs available

Larry Bonno is looking for help at Abrazo Health Care.

He is looking for a sonographer to work there at least temporarily during the summer.

Contact him at

Larry Bonno VP, Imaging Services Abrazo Health Care 8620 N. 22^nd Avenue, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85021 602) 674.6524 lbonno@abrazohealth.com

This is a great opportunity to get started on your career.

ARRT examination

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is offering 2010 graduates of sonography programs to take the sonography certification exam for free. The exam is available August 1 – October 31, 2010. Applications are accepted until September 30th. For more information and to apply visit www.arrt.org/SonographyPilot

Bryan Dodd

Graduates wanted

"The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is looking for a recent graduate of a CAAHEP program to serve as a commissioner. This position is a great opportunity for a new graduate to make a difference in their profession. If interested, see the links below. WANTED: Recent Graduate Commissioner CAAHEP is looking for a recent graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program to represent the students' interest on the Commission. A Recent Graduate Commissioner is someone who has graduated no more than three years prior to appointment. The candidate must be willing to represent the students' interest on the Commission, currently work in the health science field for which he/she was trained, and be a member of a professional organization representing his/her health science field. The Recent Graduate Commissioner must attend the CAAHEP Annuall Meeting, participate in the business of the Commission, including such activities as electing the CAAHEP Board of Directors, bring educational concerns that impact the accreditation of academic programs to the Commission, participate as an observer in a CAAHEP accreditation site visit, and address the Commision at the Annual Business Meeting on a topic of his/her choice. If you or someone you know is interested in serving the Commission in this capacity, please nominate yourself (or them) for the position. Use this form for nominations of this position. The CAAHEP Board hopes to select this new Commissioner at its meeting in July. Please submit your nomination by July 2, 2010. Should you have any questions on this position, please contact Kathy Megivern."

Graduates

May 14 we graduated 25 new sonographers. It is encouraging that they are all passing their SPI exam, and I expect them to all pass the Abdomen and OB/Gyn examinations. Good luck and God Bless to all of you.

Dexterity Tests: Minnesota Test, Purdue Pegboard Test

Dexterity Tests: Minnesota Test, Purdue Pegboard Test

Another Job opening

Ultrasound Specialties in Show Low, AZ has an opening. As a caveat, I neither support nor receive support from anyone asking me to post openings. I just move the information along. Here is the pertinent information: SONOGRAPHER POSITION OPEN IMMEDIATELY We have one position open for a qualified sonographer in our outpatient independent testing facility in Show Low, Arizona. Our office is located in the beautiful pine forested setting of the White Mountains in Northeastern Arizona. The position open is for a full-time sonographer. No on-call time with a flexible schedule. We are looking for a person who is RDMS and/or RVT (will consider those who are not registered, but are registry eligible). RDCS is not required, but would be a strong plus. We would appreciate the opportunity to share more information with interested individuals. There are many exciting and interesting points relating to this position and living in this community! Please call us at the number listed below. Ask for Jim Savage when calling, and state the call is related to the open position. Visit our website for more information about our business at www.ultrasoundspecialties.com

Slacker time

Okay, I admit I have not been on lately. My goal was to open this up to others to add onto as they see fit. Well, no one added anything; I guess I need to take ownership and do this myself. We will see if things progress.

interesting web site (like there are no others out there)

I found a wealth of information on this site pertaining to human pathophysiology. http://focosi.altervista.org/

Deer Valley Job

Phil is looking for someone with at least one year experience. Unfortunately for our GateWay students, he does not want new graduates. My own opinion is that a new grad should not work a shift where they are the only person in the ultrasound department, but you gotta take what's out there. So if you can find a position where you work with others its good. If you are on your own and you are putting food on the table, well may have to do that too. For any sonographer on their own, it helps to have a network of peers available. The new graduates will have each other, their former clinical instructors, and the school as resources. I am not worried about them taking a night shift. As long as they wait until morning to call with a question :)

Another Job Opportunity

From Phil Kinsey at JCL Deer Valley: Greetings all, I am pleased to announce a 32 hr Full-time weekend position has been created and I am currently interviewing. The hours are Friday 2p-10p, and Sat/Sun 6a-6p. Please let me know if anyone is interested or if you have any referrals. Thanks, Phil Phillip M. Kinsey,BSRT,(R),RDMS John C. Lincoln Hospital-DV Ultrasound Supervisor 623-879-5756 phil.kinsey@jcl.com

Job Posting

A private MD practice in central Phoenix and Ahwatukee is interviewing for full-time sonographer. For more information Fax at 602 274 9181 Attn: Mary Frazee. I will keep the posting in my office for a month if you need more information.

OB/GYN Ultrasound Conference

Fetal and Women's OB/GYN ULTRASOUND Conference Dr. Nyberg's conference is in Scottsdale again this year. March 28-30, 2008 are the dates. It is approved for 22.0 CME catagory 1 AMA credits. For those that have been to Dr. Nyberg's conferences in the past know this is one of the best OB/GYN meetings available anywhere. If you are interested in attending call 1-323-456-0166 or go to www.cmebyplaza.com

Sonographer Needed

Donna Gould contacted me looking for a sonographer with vascular experience. She is at SimonMed and can be contacted at 480-614-8555. The have offices in the East and West Valley. They are looking for someone immediately, but are also interested in any graduating students.

Mark, Set, ...Go!

Another semester is looming before us. This is the first week this year the school has been open. In order to make up for the holiday break, the administrators have scheduled meeting for almost every minute of the week. All the students are in clinicals at least two days a week right now. Without classes until the end of the month, this must seem like a well-deserved break for them.

Diagnostic Challenge

This week: Why does the IUD appear to be anterior to the endometrium?