I feel so dumb I didn’t even know what prerequisites were until this video 😭 first college student in the family here! So confused on where to even start 😓

@mochica96

4 жыл бұрын

Just speak with the counselors, advisors and professionals on campus. They are there to help

@Messy579

4 жыл бұрын

Esperanza Macias thats fantastic i hope you do well and thrive :)

@veanne

4 жыл бұрын

i’m so confused about prerequisites too :(

@lolo-gp7gl

4 жыл бұрын

Same 😕 now I’m realizing there are prerequisites for the prerequisites 😭😅

@desigoofygangster8467

Жыл бұрын

Same we learning together😂

It’s ok 2 be older and be going back to school to do this too. Some people it takes longer to decide. No shame in that.

@gabbyvalle4943

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed ❤️ I’m currently looking into this career! And I’m 24

@RheaM

4 жыл бұрын

Gabby Pena I’ll also be 24 this year and I’m now going back. I needed to be absolutely positive before putting money into this.

@silviagutierrez6774

4 жыл бұрын

Wow lol 24 isn’t old lol ! I will be 35 this year and thinking of starting this. I feel old and a little intimidated going back to school and also the competition in the work world!

@jolinepixler6201

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same Silvia haha... 34yrs old here and having a change of career. We got this girl! You younger ones got this too!! Rock it 💪🏻

@iluvpanda14

4 жыл бұрын

@@gabbyvalle4943 I'm 24 too! I'm currently in my first year of teaching and am absolutely feeling lost! I'm considering finishing this year and go back to school. I need my sanity back😓

See your lucky I wish I knew what I wanted to be right out of high school. I’m 23 now and just now thinking that I want to do sonography

@zemog3776

4 жыл бұрын

Shannon that’s literally me right now

@literaltrash2275

4 жыл бұрын

Just turned 24 and I am here too!!

@elsamontoya6776

4 жыл бұрын

Saaaame!

@lolo-gp7gl

4 жыл бұрын

Same, I’m 24 and just now interested in going to school. I’m mad at my 18yr old self lol

@EricaShrestha

4 жыл бұрын

Same! I’m 23 and I have just applied to train in sonography. I have an interview in a week 😫

WOWW $8,000 for the program! That blows my mind!!! I wish mine was that cheap. The nearest college/university to me that offers a dms program is a little over $40,000. There's nothing I can do about that, other than apply for as many scholarships as I can. Other than that, I know it will be worth it.

i’m 14 and i’ve been researching a lot on this particular field to make sure i know exactly what to take in my highschool/college years. thanks for giving me a heads up on what to look for!!

I just breathe alot freely after she said not too much math

I know this is awhile back, but can you do a video for us who are just enrolling. Like what essentials do we need for class, what is it like the first few days, hacks and tips for us beginners. Much appreciated

This has to be one of the most organize, Insightful videos about DMS. Thank you

This is so helpful I’m going into my senior year of high school but I want to be so sure about what I want to go to college for and this definitely helped me make up my mind!🤗

In semester 2 of my DMS program. Loving it! So happy I chose this field ❤️

I wish I did it the way you chose to... I’m 30 now and thinking of going back to college for DMS 😞 you did it the right way 👍🏻 take note, kids!

@sosafan509

4 жыл бұрын

Same. Did you start classes yet?

@horsegirl07

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Manos no 😔 they recommend you don’t work full time and having a good full time job right now, potentially having to quit to go in the program (and maybe not doing well) is a scary thought. I’ll hopefully figure it out soon!

@care-a-lot1051

4 жыл бұрын

Same. But it is what it is. Gonna be 30 next year. And couldn’t decide between nursing and something else. And now I wanna do this. I’m 100% sure

@mayraaparicio438

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@NilaL

3 жыл бұрын

@@horsegirl07 did you ever figure it out?

Super helpful video 😊 I graduated 2.5 years ago with a BA in marketing and am planning on going back to school for sonography! It’s never too late to switch it up and pursue your passions.

@christinalee8428

4 жыл бұрын

Mehana L. I feel the energy girl! I have a masters for a year and I’m considering as well.

@PerryKassupo

3 жыл бұрын

Im graduating with a bachelors in healrh thinking of graduate school but recently I have had a growing interest in DMS too. How are ya'll?

I am so happy I found your videos! I am also from the Maryland area and will be attending Montgomery College. Since I am new to the whole sono career path, these videos are like a blessing! Thanks!!!

@KristyDMS

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

Hi, Kristy. I accidentally came across your videos and found them very interesting and informative. Thank you very much for taking time to create those videos and answer questions with your busy schedule. I thought that it was interesting that your program is only 2 years. I want to become a sonographer. This is my ultimate goal, but it is very competitive here in San Diego to get into this program. We only have one University that has this program and its 12 months. But in order to get into this program I need to finish Radiologic Technology program (which is 2 year program on its own) and General Pathology class. Well I just finished my prerequisites for the Rad. Tech which took me 1.5 years. So after everything is set and done it will take me almost 5 years to get my Sonography Certificate. SO lucky you! Thank you very much again for everything you've done for all of us students that are on the same path as you :)

This is so helpful! Thank you :) i’m nervous because i feel like i’m not smart enough for this

Thank you so much for all this great info! I am 21 years old and really interested in sonography after not feeling passionate about my current major!

I'm in college right now , my major is Sonography , 20 years old, I should have looked up a program no one helped me to even start. But watching this does give me a head start on what to do. atleast a guide. Its great keep up the good work!

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

i love it! thank you so much! i didnt get much help growing up either. had to research on my own. good luck to you

@jessesworld1597

4 жыл бұрын

Is the homework and keeping good grades really hard?

@vanessa.gatica

4 жыл бұрын

anna vo how do you like college classes on sonographer? can you tell me if it’s hard? How long are your classes and do you start clinical right away like your classes?

@annavo6875

4 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, well for now I am just needing to start and finish my biology lecture and biology lab, so far I change my major from sonography to business but I change it back to sonography , next fall I have to start on biology. Basically needing to finish up my pre req. The work is hard, because sometimes biology is hard to understand a whole lot but I'm getting there 😔✊ ◇ for now I havent start on my sonography courses yet guys, just the pre req i need to finish first.

I just chose to go to Montgomery today and to find a KZreadr who goes to the college and takes the program helps me know what to expect.

this video was so helpful so thank you! i’m currently in the air force & i really want to go into sonography when i’m out!

Your conversation is very clear,I got benefit from your conversation.Thank you so much.

Just subscribed, I’m going to be seeing the school I’m interested in today, so I will get more information on the program. I love your videos I hope you can do more please please please lol

Congrats thank you so much for the info !!! So proud of you.

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ! I appreciate all of answers. You were helpful.

Guess what? You inspired me to apply at my local community college’s diagnostic cardiac sonography program☺️☺️☺️☺️

@KristyDMS

3 жыл бұрын

:) im so happy to hear!! yay!!!

I’m in the Maryland area too, i wanted to be a sonographer but I never knew how to, I thought I didn’t have enough money to go but thank you for showing me there are options I think I will follow that career path.

This is a GREAT video! Very informative, thank you!!

I graduated college last year, but I think I’m going to go back for this! I’m still thinking more

Thank you so much i just turned 17 and i am graduating soon when i got adopted out of foster care i was 15 and the system was in such a hurry to place a child like me that they didn't give my family any information on anything. I didn't even know things like this existed.

Hello! this video is soooo helpful! i've decided to become a sonographer and i was nervous about how college would be and this is relieving my anxiety so much. i'm taking dual credit programs in high school and go to get my associates in Sonography .

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

good luck to you! AHH so exciting! dont be nervous

@Classic_Kadance

5 жыл бұрын

Kristy Le thank you mam!

Thanks for this video. I’m almost done with my prerequisites. I noticed a lot of people worry about the math and so did I. Currently I’m retaking Intermediate Algebra so if you love it you’ll keep trying. I wouldn’t worry about the physics I’m taking it now and it’s pretty easy. You just have to remember the equations. But it’s not a ton of math in ultrasound physics.

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

KessliEmpire yes I agree. No math at all. I’m happy you’re finishing up prerequisites ! Almost there !

@manuelagarza7988

5 жыл бұрын

Do you know what you are tested for on the HESI A2?

@trinityg.5620

4 жыл бұрын

Isn’t the prerequisite just graduating high school

@CCubes88

4 жыл бұрын

Trinity G. No, prerequisites are a set of classes you have to take in college before jumping into the program. If you look up any degree program in a college of your choice, you can find a layout of the program, including the classes that need to be taken beforehand, aka prerequisites. Most of the time it’s English, Math, Biology, a Humanities class, Communication class, Political Science, courses like that

Thank you for this! I just got my A.A. but interested in this career but scared cause i cannot afford it at the moment and afraid of failing or getting bored of it. Me time is important to me like taking care of myself and i heard when you're in the program you have no social life and can affect your relationship with your partner.

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

Itzzy Taehyung going into this program I had to practice a lot of self care and learn to manage my mental health bc if I tried to juggle too many things like studying and working and social life I’d go crazy. If you can give yourself some self discipline and keep up with a strict schedule you can definitely find time to have a social life. I def still went out if I needed to. Your mental health is important or you wouldn’t be able to get your education thoroughly

I'm going for nursing but I'm also interested in sonography!

this was very helpful, thank you!

I’m so glad I’m watching this video it helped me a lot

anyone know what the typical schedule of a sonographer is? like how long the work day is and how often they work?

This was such a helpful video thanks for answering all questions I had. I'm a year away from DMS clinicals! I will be turning 34 and I just want to say if you are ever questioning whether age is holding you back from starting over then this program is attainable for the right individual! 2 year degree rather than 4 for nursing(and some!) If you really have a passion for patient care then this is a great compromise. I feel so blessed on this journey and cannot wait to start clinicals and find my niche! Thanks for sharing! Good luck!

I am currently a senior in high school and I am also a Registered dental assistant, I will soon be graduating May 12th! Come faster?! Lol. I truly thought I would continue my education in dentistry to become a Dental Hygienist but I came to the conclusion that if I do that, I will not be following my dreams! I've been fascinated with the idea of Sonography. I'm specifically looking into echocardiography! I took A&P when I took classes to become a registered dental assistant and that was honestly the most interesting part of the whole course. The heart is what I loved learning about the most 🫀🥺 Anyways, long story short, I tossed my Dental Hygiene application and applied for the DMS program at my local community college! Thank you for this video ❤️📚🫀🙌🏼

Great video. Hoping that someone would’ve asked about the Payscale

Thank you so much for this video!!! I’m still undecided about becoming a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or an RN and this was really helpful 💛

@marymuniz4287

5 жыл бұрын

Lesley, I am stuck making the same decision as you. What did you decide?

@Anita_She

5 жыл бұрын

I’m stuck between DMS and RN as well. I just got accepted into RN program but I have a second thought. For some reason DMS seems more interesting. What did you guys decide on?

@lesleymeraz002

5 жыл бұрын

Mary Muniz I still have a couple months left before I have to apply. I’m going into my senior year but honestly I am still stuck!! It sucks because they both have good and bad. I’m starting to lean towards DMS but I have 4 or so months before I have to apply to schools this fall. 😬 it’s nerve wracking.

@lesleymeraz002

5 жыл бұрын

Anita Shubert I haven’t decided 😬😩 But idk they both have good and bad. I’m also interested in respiratory therapy. The only main thing that really draws me away from nursing is the fact that all the 4 year programs in my state are overfilled and have no more room. So that means a waiting list of a couple of years and I don’t have time to wait. I wanna jump in and make money. I grew up with my parents always struggling with money I personally don’t want that and the sooner I get into the field I feel like more money I can make. I’m still deciding i will keep y’all updated tho if I remember to comment on here haha

@Anita_She

5 жыл бұрын

Lesley Meraz Thank you very much for you sincere answer🙏🏼. I’m crossing my fingers for you🤞🏼. You are very smart and will succeed in everything you do 🦋🥇🏆

I recently moved to an area and the only place that offers DMS schooling is a 27 month accelerated Bachloers degree program. So, the program is 27 months, 2+ years, but you get a bachelor's. I wanted to just get an Associates but this is the only route they offer in my area. And many people will face these challenges. Many of these degrees aren't available to everyone in every state. Some states don't even have it.

Great video, I am going back to school and considering this program. What was the age group? I am 41 right now, and just wanted to change my whole career, but just a little freaked out about going back to school with young students. Thank you

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

the age group was mostly 23-27. a few in 30-40 with kids. i was the youngest in my program. i know its hard to believe but i felt like being the youngest at 19 when i started was very hard because people look down on you, im sure thats how you can feel being the oldest. there isn a difference in the age. we are all doing the same hard work. dont let that hold you back!

Very helpful, thank you!!!

Amen the first question answered my question

Great video . Thank you

Hey thanks for all the info!! Have a couple questions you might be able to answer.. are there any sports or fitness specialities in ultrasound? Such as a sports team, physical therapy clinic, etc. also, Is there any advantages of having a separate bachelors degree? I have one in health science and feel like I’m going backwards in terms of education

I think I seen you on a video for the community college by me. I'm very interested in their program. I know this video is old but it was helpful.

Super helpful thank you

Thats so funny how Im legit thinking about doing sonography and im also going to montgomery college 😂😂 I was thinking of doing x ray tech but im leaning toward sonography

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

do it!!! keep me updated!

I’m also going to Montgomery college. I was originally going for pre nursing but I’m looking to switch to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

@jessicadelgado1733

4 жыл бұрын

LosDosFancyPants omg, im going in for nursing (still taking prereq classes but I’m changing my mind and want to do sonography 😓 but I’m not sure yet ugh

@dannahm6923

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessicadelgado1733 hiii I’m on the same boat! What decision did you end up taking?

@jessicadelgado1733

2 жыл бұрын

@@dannahm6923 ended up switching to sonography 🥺😅 honestly don’t regret it but do what’s best for you!

@dannahm6923

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessicadelgado1733 Oh nice! Did you finish schooling? What specialty?

thank you for this!

I am 22, im starting the program this summer. You gave me so much insight i appreciate it! What is your cert in?

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

@NurseWalker

5 жыл бұрын

Im starting in the Fall too! What cert. are you pursuing??

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

3Pac Manni Musiq certification is in diagnostic medical sonography. You get your RDMS certification

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

3Pac Manni Musiq I currently have certifications of abdomen and ob/gyn. I’m looking to do vascular and feta echo soon

@xherrybae9103

4 жыл бұрын

What school are you going to

Young people these days are soo lucky. Back then I didn't have anybody hold my hand in college (not my parents, no one!) that's why it took me five years to get a 2 year degree back in 2008! And then after that, I was STILL lost because my two year degree was in something VERY general like communications (because I wanted something easy and fast!) and so then I ended up working in minimum wage job and I am STILL there and I am 36! ... I like my job though because it's easy but the pay does suck... man... I think if I only knew I would end up with a minimum wage job in my 30s, I'd have skipped college all together! Signed ,someone with TWO associates degrees (I qualified for a Social and Behavioral Science AA in 2017), a certificate in RE, AND a life Insurance license that for some reason, I haven't been able to get a job in ANY of those fields!!

Great video. Thx

I am 42, almost finished raising 3 children. I am about to start college. So far, this career is what I am heading towards. My biggest issue is I suffer from Fibromyalgia and chronic migraines. Do you think the education required along with the career itself is doable for me? I chose sonography because I am hoping to avoid fluorescent lights.

@L1L2L3L4S

4 жыл бұрын

Beth, would love to connect...a few questions for you. I'm on Facebook.

@grammyko587

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 53 and wanting to start....and I've never gone to college. I've been a stay at home mom the last 30 years. I have 3 still in school. I'm really scared of going back to school.

@coochiegrip2728

3 жыл бұрын

Grammy Ko go for it! don’t be afraid. :)

@berniceanchondo

2 жыл бұрын

@@grammyko587 do it! Im super bad at math and barely any good at science although I did graduate with a D in math and I’m discouraged because idk how I’ll find anytime to do homework and studying because I’m a mom of 2 kids at 26 but I’m determined and want a set career to be financially stabled! Being in sonography I feel like has been a real set thought in me since I had my 1st baby

Hey gir! I love your videos they are super helpful! So I start the program in the fall and I'm super excited yet super nervous. What are some tips and trick that you would give me? Also I usually just work on the weekend do you think I can keep doing that once I'm in the program?

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

Denise Vazquez glad you love the videos! I’m here to help. First congrats on getting in girl! Definitely mentally prepare yourself to get back into school study mode. You will need it. Be sure to keep a strict mental schedule with handling studying clinicals and working if you decide to continue to work. I personally utilized my weekend to study or have a normal social life. Put your mental health before everything. Don’t try to juggle too many things !

I would say ultrasound physics does include a lot of equations and math. You have to pass that in order to continue. That being said, after that there isn't a ton unless you're in Cardiac

@lolgeselle

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! You’re so right!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@courtneyn4157

Жыл бұрын

Thank god because that’s what I’m doing.

I just graduated from high school and i am a English learner. High school was kind hard for me so I wanna know if is it hard like the vocabulary and stuff? Or the classes in general. Thank you for answering! 😊

@jessesworld1597

4 жыл бұрын

DORA ACOSTA idk I’m in highschool myself but if regular./everyday english is tricky then will u be able to understand the coursework.

Thank you.

I’m so so bad at math and I’m so scared that I’d be taking physics I literally took Algebra 1 !! For 3 years in high school and my last year I took geometry and graduated with a D in that class! I’m 26 now and I want to be an ultrasound tech but I feel super discouraged with the math courses I may be taking.. any help or advice will be appreciated 👍🏼

That's crazy. Majority of my local sonography programs require a previous associates or bachelor's to even apply for the program.

Would you suggest taking Physics Ana Chemistry together? Both are prerequisites for my school

Can you explain more on your experiences in the outpatients/hospital settings, please?

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

Vanessa Sowers ofcourse ! I’ll try to make another video for that!

@MsMiffs

5 жыл бұрын

Kristy Le Thanks so much for the video 😊 I watched your videos before deciding to go into a program... super helpful! I too am wondering what it was you didn’t like about being at the hospital? I’m trying to imagine what I would like, although I don’t think I’ll have a choice in that 😂

This video was super helpful! How were you able to afford not having a job while in the program? My biggest problem currently in school is trying to juggle a full-time job and taking classes. I have bills and things to pay for so I was just curious as to how you did it without a job?

@vanessa.gatica

4 жыл бұрын

misomilly was thinking the same thing. I wanna know if i can at least work part time to do this major

@suzannarussell3539

Жыл бұрын

Did you ever get an answer to this question? That’s the only thing stopping me from possibly trying to get into the program and going into Sonography

Probably dumb question but is there a test to get in to this program ? Or do you just need all the pre recs ?

I want to be a Sonographer, but doing Transvaginal and Scrotal ultrasounds will make me /extremely/ uncomfortable... If I become a sonographer will I HAVE to do those?

@lolgeselle

3 жыл бұрын

You will most likely have to unless you choose to go the vascular or echo route!

If you quit your job when you started the program, what did you do to earn income? Did you have help financially? I want to start school but I also work full time.

@vanessa.gatica

4 жыл бұрын

Destinee Luciano any thoughts on what todo?

@karawaller7368

3 жыл бұрын

I say considering her age she prob lived with parents or boyfriend. It’s a little easier when you are young. As a 33 not working sounds extremely terrifying!!

Hey Kristy quick question I’m looking into this career is a lot of math involved or no ? I hear this a lot just thought I would ask (:

This was so so helpful, thank you!!

Dang I just turned 29..interested in becoming a sonographer. Feel like its alot of work, and I'm unsure if I'll be able to not work while in school

@Heavenseeking

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 23 and Wonder the same thing for myself!

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

working is very hard to balance but i know plenty of students that were able to do it! you know how you are managed under pressure, think hard about it before you go into schooling and working

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeee s/o my cousin Kristy Le ya hurrrrrrrd!!!

When i was 20 I got in trouble with the law and have a misdimeanor on my background. This was exactly a year ago, does this interfere with my chances of getting into the program?

@madelinerose7872

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on what the charge is for. If it involved harming someone or dishonesty you won't get in. If it was for something like trespassing or public intoxication and you're open and honest about the situation you'll likely be fine. Definitely don't try to lie about it or down play it. Just say you can see now the decisions you made were dumb, regrettable, etc. and you've learned and grown/matured from the experience.

All the schools near me in Cali are about 30k-45k before fasfa 😭😢

I’m wondering what time your school started and/or starts? I currently work overnights from 11pm-7am and am trying to keep my job to be able to get through school and pay rent and stuff, I could get to school probably earliest 8am and can do school work and stuff all night during my shift, I have a lot of free time. But would need to sleep in the afternoon for a least 6-7 hours maybe like 5pm-10:30pm or something. Does that sound doable for the kind schooling that you went to? Or probably not

@vanessa.gatica

4 жыл бұрын

Lauren Baldwin have you had an answer anywhere else? Im kinda in the same boat. I wanna do this but am looking into working part time instead of full time do to supporting myself

After you graduate and get your degree,how can you register as an ob gyn or any other sonography?

The program my school offers sounds very identical to yours, do you think someone who just took mainly honors and some AP courses in high school could do this? Sonography was something i was looking into but would you says its mostly skill or memorization based?

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

mmmm i would say the book part is probably mostly memorization. the scanning itself is all skills. you will need to actually scan with your hands, you cant learn that by memorizing. every patient you get has a different body habitus. so when you learn that hand eye coordination and get use to what you know anatomy wise in your head, your hand skills will automatically maneuver to what you want to scan. i alwasy say like you can be the smarted person in ultrasound but it doesnt mean youre a good scanner

What's the difference between certification program and associate program?? Will it be okay to get my certification ??

@alessandrario4274

4 жыл бұрын

I want to know this also!!

Hello Kristy! I am a first year at a four year college and I have a change of plan and have been interested in Prenatal Synography for some time now. I was just wondering how I would start from here since the program doesn't require any college degree and since it is a two year program. Do you suggest that I continue my years here at college and get into the synography program after those four years?

@KristyDMS

4 жыл бұрын

would you years at your college be beneficial??? i feel lik if it isnt dont waste your time. just go straight into sonography. take your prerequisties and go into it!!

I haven't started the program yet, but I watched an ultrasound vid here on youtube and it looked like gibberish to me lol. How long did it take for you and your classmates to grasp the scans/images seen on the machine?

@KristyDMS

3 жыл бұрын

you get use to it! dont be scared that you arent going to udnerstand ultasound. theres a reason why there is schooling! its ok! took a while but youll get it. they teach you all the different shades of grey!

How can it be so cheap ? I am in community college too , but the price for 2 year program is around .... around $16 000

I graduated college with a bachelors in biology degree. What steps do I have to take to become a sonographer? (Specifically looking into cardiac sonographer). Do I have to enroll myself in any sonographer programs or do I go straight into looking to get my certifications, like RDCS, ARDMS...?

@KristyDMS

4 жыл бұрын

yes! you have to enroll in an accredited program in order to sit for you RDCS!

How long would you say it took for you to be able to confidently find and identify what you were looking for on the monitor when you were learning how to do the ultrasounds? I am nervous about how difficult it may be to figure out what exactly you’re looking for and looking at on the monitor, that is the main thing holding me back from starting this program😭

@lolgeselle

3 жыл бұрын

It takes weeks but the more you scan and practice the easier it gets! Lol. We are ALL scared in the beginning.

@annieefissh

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely gonna be a hands in learning experience

I am 24 years old, expecting my first child, i knew i wanted to join the program when I experience pregnancy and going to my ultrasound appointments, I'm nervous to start since ill have a little one but i know it will be worth it!

How did you prepare for your board exam?

Were you really good in A&P? I am in A&P 2 and struggling lol

Omg I wanna go to Mc too. I’m a single teen mom and I wanna be a sonographer. Only problem is I work and I heard it’s very difficult. Do you think I’ll have to leave my job? Also I noticed how few people get in and I’m worried. Please reply and loved your video💞

@KristyDMS

3 жыл бұрын

sonography schooling requires alot of focus. i never recommend working but it isnt impossible!

I think the reason why people ask if you get paid to do clinicals is because in Australia and the UK, clinical placements are paid ahaha. And for us we're required 2200 training hours before graduating so it's a pretty good amount hehe.

@KristyDMS

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s incredible!

I am considering this career! Do you know how much you will make a year?

Q1. Explain why a full bladder is required when performing a TA ultrasound examination of a female patient? Q2. Explain the difficulties when performing a TA Ultrasound examination of the female pelvis when the bladder is full. Q3. Detail the information that should be provided to the patient regarding filling their bladder.

@chelsearobb7443

4 жыл бұрын

Pradip Neupane 1. When the bladder is full if creates a window to better visualize the uterus and ovaries for a pelvic exam. The bladder needs to be full if you’re evaluating the bladder for masses/cystitis/ obstructions and the ability to tell how much the patient is able to void. 2. The only difficult thing is dealing with the patient if they can not hold their urine. A full bladder is always preferred for adequate images. 3. Tell the patient to drink 32 oz of water 1 hour before the exam and do not void until after the exam.

What are the prerequisites you took in college ???

Hi, I am from Maryland too! Are there any guys in the program? Asking for myself.

To begin the prerequisites do I just register for those specific classes my program requires or do I just apply to a community college?

@KristyDMS

3 жыл бұрын

You will begging the prerequisite ! And you can apply to the college I did both

Do you have to take the patients blood pressure? If so, is it a manual blood pressure monitor?

Is their a lot of physics?

What were your required pre recs?

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

posting a video soon about prerequistes

I have a question you have to be a full time student for the program ?

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

its a little tricky when saying full time. my program was online and offline but the work load was yes a full time student!

did you have a capstone course? what was it like?

Hey there i m a echo/ ekg/ vascular tec and I find it very difficult to get into a hospital. I have 2 years experience in a mobile company but no matter what I do I can’t get a job in the hospital. I fear it’s because I m a male and had few female patients that didn’t want me to scan them. I just want to know if it’s worth staying on this path.

@lolgeselle

3 жыл бұрын

We have plenty of male techs in our hospital! Keep searching 💖

How many pre reqs did you take per semester? Did you work full time or part time during your pre reqs?

@KristyDMS

5 жыл бұрын

Im not sure exactly how many I took I know I did atleast 4-5 classes each semester if that gives a better idea. I did work as a nanny when I took my prerequisites. It was the best way to make money and be able to keep up with my school work

Hi I just passed both my entrance exams for Sonographer program but the next start program date isn’t until next year so I decided to learn sonography on my own so I can have some kind of foundation. So what course is the hardest so I can start studying it? Also if there are other resources I can study to help me succeed what are they? Thank you

@courtneyn4157

Жыл бұрын

Hey girly how is it going with your progress?

In order to be a diagnostic sonographer, you don't have to go to medical school, right? And are you allowed to diagnose people through ultrasound? Or is sonography used as a method to aid in medical practices?

@KristyDMS

4 жыл бұрын

no medical school! and no we are not allowed to diagnose. we take our images to assist a radiologist or doctor help diagnose!