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Lakala
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What are the pros and cons of becoming a sonographer?
Also, what are some jobs to get before going into the program just for exposure for experience? Are any certs needed?
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Lakala !
It is wonderful that you are exploring this interesting and most needed career interest as you would be an integral part in helping people discover their health issues. From what I observe, there really are no negative aspects about being a Sonographer. You will have to love and feel strongly drawn to the field of work and absolutely love a medical environment and working hands on with patients. If you find that you are not feeling that, then maybe some other field of work would be more suited to you. Living in a city so close to Los Angeles, you should have good opportunities for this career because it would depend on where you work and how many jobs you would hold simultaneously, full time or part time. Experiences of other people would not be the one that you would have exactly.
The way to research this career is to read more about it online. I left a link for you below to see what is needed to become one and you can first hand weigh the pros and cons of the education path and steps towards the career because only you know what you'd like or not like.
Sonograms are usually very, very focused and careful and I would not suggest shadowing for this career. Many times, patients are unclothed and may not want a stranger in the room observing. Each patient would also have to be explained to and sign a HIPAA agreement and that takes time and Sonographers' priorities are their patients. It would be informative for you if you watch the sonography videos on You Tube which explain various things. I left a link below for some videos for you. I would also suggest visiting some schools that offer a Sonographer Program and take a tour of the school and ask questions, but not a shadowing experience as I always advise not doing for any medical career. Also, you would become Certified when you qualify for it and pass the certification exam.
You cannot obtain similar work for ultra sound before you are qualified. Your education path would teach you everything you need to know for this career and it's well worth the wait because it is among the many substantial, satisfying and respected careers from what I observe. Remember that you do not have to be something to explore it and many resources abound for you to obtain enough of an idea to discover what it is all about and then decide if it's for you.
It's great that you are exploring this career and I hope that this is informative and helpful for you !
HOW TO BECOME A MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER IN CALIFORNIA https://www.best-trade-schools.net/locations/california/becoming-a-medical-sonographer/
VIDEOS ABOUT SONOGRAPHY AND CAREERS IN SONOGRAPHY/ULTRASOUND [VIDEOS] https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sonography+career
LIST OF SCHOOLS TO GO FOR A TOUR AND ASK QUESTIONS https://www.ultrasoundschoolsinfo.com/california/
It is wonderful that you are exploring this interesting and most needed career interest as you would be an integral part in helping people discover their health issues. From what I observe, there really are no negative aspects about being a Sonographer. You will have to love and feel strongly drawn to the field of work and absolutely love a medical environment and working hands on with patients. If you find that you are not feeling that, then maybe some other field of work would be more suited to you. Living in a city so close to Los Angeles, you should have good opportunities for this career because it would depend on where you work and how many jobs you would hold simultaneously, full time or part time. Experiences of other people would not be the one that you would have exactly.
The way to research this career is to read more about it online. I left a link for you below to see what is needed to become one and you can first hand weigh the pros and cons of the education path and steps towards the career because only you know what you'd like or not like.
Sonograms are usually very, very focused and careful and I would not suggest shadowing for this career. Many times, patients are unclothed and may not want a stranger in the room observing. Each patient would also have to be explained to and sign a HIPAA agreement and that takes time and Sonographers' priorities are their patients. It would be informative for you if you watch the sonography videos on You Tube which explain various things. I left a link below for some videos for you. I would also suggest visiting some schools that offer a Sonographer Program and take a tour of the school and ask questions, but not a shadowing experience as I always advise not doing for any medical career. Also, you would become Certified when you qualify for it and pass the certification exam.
You cannot obtain similar work for ultra sound before you are qualified. Your education path would teach you everything you need to know for this career and it's well worth the wait because it is among the many substantial, satisfying and respected careers from what I observe. Remember that you do not have to be something to explore it and many resources abound for you to obtain enough of an idea to discover what it is all about and then decide if it's for you.
It's great that you are exploring this career and I hope that this is informative and helpful for you !
Michelle recommends the following next steps:
George Katsinis Jr. - AFC®
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George’s Answer
Seek out an opportunity to job-shadow and tak with peeople already in the position.
Thank you!
Lakala
Job-shadowing is not advised for this particular career path as explaine above, but informational interviewing would be an option. Ask 46 questions, including what people do not like in a given field.
Katie Schwartz, CCC-SLP