Ultrasound

Want to make a difference in the proper diagnosis and treatment of patients? Become an ultrasound technician - an integral member of the health care team. Ultrasound imaging describes a noninvasive method of obtaining images of internal organs such as the bladder, gallbladder, heart, kidneys, liver, pancreas, and spleen. Ultrasound technicians use high-frequency sound waves, which are then recorded and displayed as a real-time image. Ultrasound images even show movement of internal tissues and organs, which is especially valuable for viewing unborn babies in obstetric/pelvic ultrasound.

To get certified as an ultrasound technician, you'll need to pursue a one- to two-year education program that provides training in OB/GYN studies, sonographic physics and instrumentations, gray scale and color-flow Doppler sonography, and more. It's an excellent field to pursue, especially as ultrasound imaging becomes an increasingly attractive alternative to procedures involving radiation. Explore ultrasound training, and enjoy a career free from side effects.