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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification
Are you interested in entering the field of healthcare?
Would you like to work directly with both patients and medical providers?
Would you like to learn how to work with sophisticated equipment?
If you are interested in a highly technical, specialized career in the medical field where you are able to work directly with both patients and medical care providers, then a career as a Ultrasound Technician/Diagnostic Medical Sonographer might be right for you!
Ultrasound Technician/Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are specially trained medical professionals who perform gather sonographic data in order to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Ultrasound Technicians perform the procedures ordered by the physician, and record anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data as well as the sonographic data and other relevant observations made during the procedure. Ultrasound Technicians are also responsible for verifying patient history and health status, communicating with patients and physicians as needed, and consulting with medical professionals on patient results.
At NCE you can train to be an Ultrasound Technician in as few as 18 months! NCE’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program provides hands-on training from experienced, professional faculty. Students learn how to correctly operate ultrasound diagnostic equipment, record and analyze findings, select and capture the best images, take measurements, make calculations, and communicate findings to the patient, the doctor, and the rest of the medical team. NCE students also learn human anatomy and physiology in order to distinguish the normal from the abnormal. NCE’s accredited program also includes an 180-hour hands-on externship, allowing students to get practical training in the field, supervised by medical professionals.
Upon completion of the program, NCE graduates are prepared to obtain American Registry of Radiologic Technicians (ARRT) certification.
If you are interested in a rewarding career in the medical field, then a career as an Ultrasound Technician may be the right choice for you!
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Ultrasound Technicians perform ultrasound studies ordered by physicians by gathering sonographic data in order to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Ultrasound Technicians are responsible for verifying patient history and health status, communicating with patients and physicians as needed, and consulting with medical professionals on patient results.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers gather sonographic data in order to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. These medical professionals perform ultrasound studies ordered by physicians, and record anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data as well as the sonographic data and other relevant observations made during the procedure.
