Ultrasound Tech Information and Career Resources

Are you excited to learn more about choosing an ultrasound program and career? These articles and resources are meant to tell you all sort of things that sometimes don’t fit neatly into education-focused pages on our site.

After all, sonography is a wide-open field, with several growing opportunities for students. We are continually updating this section with new resources for sonography students that we feel are important.

And if you have ideas for ways we can help you and others understand ultrasound careers better, please let us know!

After you browse these articles about ultrasound jobs, we encourage you to review your education and training options.

Typically, ultrasound careers result in the following areas of focus:

Abdomen/Small Parts
Echocardiography
Neurosonography
OB/GYN

When you read these articles, keep in mind that your responsibilities and job experience will depend on the kind specialty you choose from those above, along with the type of office you work in. When you choose a program, this will be an important part of your research.

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Ultrasound Associations & Organizations

As we mentioned above, it is essential to keep up with the latest developments in your industry – no matter what you do.

With such a dynamic and growing field as ultrasound technology, it’s no wonder there are several ways professionals can network. Sure, this list of resources for sonography students can seem daunting the first time you look at it. But after you start digging, you’ll quickly see there are many benefits of joining a sonography society or organization.

Some of them may even help you discover financial aid, grants, and scholarships for sonography students. Others may point you to resources, such as a journal of ultrasound in medicine or other relevant research.

For starters, check out the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS). It might be way down the list, but it’s a top-notch organization and nationally recognized. There is a reason why over 28,000 professionals are part of this network. This is where students can mix with educators, nurses, doctors, and other healthcare leaders.

There is a wealth of information, including a helpful Annual Report that can keep you up on the latest state of the industry. The SDMS also hosts an annual conference to tout the latest innovations, management strategies, and other knowledge that can boost your practice.

So, start checking out these nationally recognized ultrasound and sonography organizations and associations right now. And if you have information about an ultrasound organization that we should share, let us know!

How Do Ultrasound Students Tie It All Together?

While you’re looking into ultrasound tech career information, professional associations, and comparing education programs, it’s only natural to start daydreaming of what it will be like to work in a real job environment. Your training will likely include clinical experiences and plenty of hands-on practice with ultrasound equipment.

But there’s one step between training at clinical sites for ultrasound students and stepping into the workplace. That step involves developing the professional skills to create a solid resume and make a great impression on prospective employers.

So make sure you speak with your ultrasound school about their career resources available to students. Once you figure out which career in ultrasound is right for you, it will be much easier to choose the right diagnostic medical sonography continuing education program.

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