Some current “hot topics” in the Sonography field are technology improvement and better machines.  It seems these days that each facility is in a technology race to acquire the best and newest imaging equipment.  Patients have demanded the best treatment and prefer the most up to date facilities.  Some of the newest technology in this industry is called the 3D/4D ultrasound machines.  You can imagine how much care expectant mothers take when choosing where they will receive their medical attention and check ups.  Some mothers seem to be obsessed with pregnancy and care because they want what is best for the baby growing inside of them.

Internships and other forms of experience are preferred and should be considered as part of any students’ education because
internships, or clinical hours (or both), are a requirement of all sonography programs. Typically a student will choose to do a part time work internship, part time clinical hours throughout the course of their sonography program. Sometimes up to 32 hours per week of clinical experience is required. Another pertinent part of any students’ degree is the completion of a set of examinations for each sonography specialty.
Perhaps you are asking yourself, what board exams are required in order to become a registered in sonographer?

To be considered certified by the board of the American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS), they require applicants to pass three exams following their graduation from an ultrasound program: physics abdomen, and obstetrics/pelvis.  Individuals may also choose to specialize in echo, vascular, breast or neonatal.  There are  board specified exams for each of these specialties. Passing any of these additional board exams will allow sonographers to perform other specific scans and may make them eligible for pay increases as well.  Any basic sonography program will provide adequate preparation for the board exams that are administered.   It is recommended, however, that graduates study for a few weeks prior to taking them in to brush up on previous class materials. These exams run the average cost of $200 per exam.  Since there are three exams offered that could equal up to $600.  This is why studying prior to an exam would be cost effective.  Any increase in the chances of passing exams the first time around is recommended.  A sonography/ultrasound degree is a good way to make money and have a rewarding career in the Allied Health field.

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