Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Four Hot Specializations in Ultrasound
Ultrasound–or diagnostic medical sonography–is a rapidly growing career field in the medical professions. Because ultrasound technology is a non-invasive procedure, physicians and patients often prefer using sonography for gathering diagnostic data over radiation alternatives that may produce harmful side effects. The Department of Labor predicts solid 19 percent job growth for the field during the decade of 2006 through 2016.
There are associate degrees and bachelor’s degree programs in medical sonography providing detailed career training in the use…
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