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ONLINE ULTRASOUND SCHOOLS BLOG
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Our blog focuses on the professional and educational development of ultrasound technicians. Gloria Lokos is an experienced Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer proficient in both cardiac and vascular ultrasound. She has over ten years of diverse clinical experience in the healthcare industry. Follow along, as she posts about the latest news, information and research!
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Bedside Manner: An Overview for Ultrasound Techs
As an ultrasound tech, it is important to be able to make the patient comfortable. Having a pleasant beside manner allows the patient to relax, meaning you can do your job more thoroughly. Ideally, you will always along with the … Continue reading
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A Brief History of Ultrasound
Patients are always commenting to me about how great this “new” technology is that we have to see inside people’s bodies in a non-invasive way. However, what most people do not realize is that Ultrasound has been used for medical … Continue reading
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What can you see with Ultrasound?
It is a common misconception that Ultrasound, also known as a Sonogram, is only used during pregnancy to see the unborn child. However, Ultrasound is commonly used to assess many areas and organs of the body in both female and … Continue reading
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How to Make the Most of Your Ultrasound Externship
Starting your ultrasound externship can be both exciting and scary at the same time. This is the time when you get a taste of what it’s like to work in the field and apply what you’ve learned in school to … Continue reading
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Kick Start a Heart Healthy Lifestyle
February is American Heart Month so there is no better time to start living a heart healthy lifestyle! According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the U.S. Here are … Continue reading
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25 Free Open Courseware Classes About Your Health
Do you want to know more about your health, but were afraid to ask? You can learn more about what affects your health (and, how your health affects others) in a variety of free open courseware classes, offered by some … Continue reading
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50 Fun iPhone Apps to Get Kids Reading and Learning
Do you own an iPhone? Do you also have toddlers or kids who are about to enter school? Put the iPhone and the kids together with some of the apps listed below to keep the kids busy as they prepare … Continue reading
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