Career questions tagged alliedhealth
What are the first steps to getting my sonography certification?
I am a senior in high school looking to go into sonography as an ultra sound tech, but not sure where to start. Do I need a bachelor's or nursing degree prior to finding a program for becoming certified? If not, what kind of programs or schools do I look into for a sonography certificate?
How would the sonography field be more identified as, nursing or science?
I am attending college in the field of medical diagnostic sonography and the most questions I get asked is if this more in the nursing field or more in the medical science field.
If i want to become get a degree in sonography at South Texas College will i need to take any classes before i actually am able to take Diagonstic Medical Sonography.?
I am planning to attend STC and i know you often have to take classes before for sonography but i was hoping someone could break down the steps for me!
what are entry level positions within the hospital setting ?
i am headed down the career path of fire & ems, but have a few years of an "in-between" now and a full time spot in the fire/ems service. with that said, i have my nremt certification, and am obviously not exactly looking for a full on career, but a position within the hospital setting to hold at least til i am full time service. i am okay with some schooling/certifications, but nothing heavy with already having a path chosen. looking for a job/department i can walk right into and any other requirements can be completed post-hire. trying to stay away from the strictly/direct/heavy patient care area, such as a cna, but am open to all possible positions that would be available as "entry level". i felt about anything would look good having under my belt, as well as experience, so it doesn't have to be as directly related as an er tech job-for example
How do you treat a patient in a healthcare facility who wants to do everything by themselves and resist your help? Especially if they're older and don't believe in your skill. I might get in trouble if I just have another clinician treat them if I'm assigned to. #Spring25
I'm studying to be an Occupational Therapy Assistant, and I need to be better at finding solutions to helping people who don't want help.