Echo resources on the Internet

RadMaster · Site Admin Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 179

If you need information on echocardiography, please visit the link below:

www.rtstudents.com/echocardiology/

echo · Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 15

For an on-line Echo program, look at www.academyofultrasound.com
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www.academyofultrasound.com

hjhogle · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:04 pm Post subject:

Well, you ought to be tipped off to the fact that this "school" is NOT accredited by the fact that the word is spelled incorrectly on their website. In addition, the supposed "accredidation" link on the left is not functional.

You might be better off spending your money elsewhere.

For a list of programs accredited by CAAHEP, visit their website -
http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited_Program.aspx

For more information on ultrasound, visit here www.ardms.org

hjh, RT

echo · Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 15

Im glad you checked out their site. Im sure that if they have made an error in their spelling then your letting them know would be greatly appreciated. I dont beleive they specialize in website development.

BTW they didnt claim to be accredited, at this time. In case you arent aware, their are several excellant schools of ultrasound that arent accredited yet. Also becoming accredited takes 2 years before you can apply for institutional accrediting and then you can apply to caahep to accredit your program. They havent been in business for the 2 years yet but they seem to have a very innovative format for training future techs. Not everyone can go to a traditional ultrasound school, depending on career and family commitments.

They seem to be very open to suggestions to improve their program and seem to be trying to produce well trained and qualified techs. Something that doesnt always come from being accredited. You can also still sit for a national registry without a caahep school diploma.

You should at least speak to them, before you rule them out as a choice. No program is for everyone.
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www.academyofultrasound.com

hjhogle · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:24 am Post subject:

"BTW they didnt claim to be accredited, at this time. You should at least speak to them, before you rule them out as a choice"

So you would advocate selecting a school that ISN'T accredited?

And by the way, the ability to spell (or use a spell-checker or proof-reader, for heaven's sake) are not "website development".

Let me guess - you're an employee of or affilitated with this "Academy?

hjh, RT

echo · Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 15

I guess you can say I am affiliated, since I am the supervisor at a clinical site in CA and have dealt with their students.

They are always well prepared with knowledge and scanning ability when they have come to us.

As before, no program is for everyone, but you should review their offering before ruling it out.
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www.academyofultrasound.com

jen1967 · Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 10

For those looking for an on-line Echo, Vascular, or General sonography program, I would like to say that the Academy of Ultrasound (www.academyofultrasound.com) Laughing

offers an excellent program as well as a "hands-on" scan lab conducted in a seminar-type format near student's location. I believe that is a definite benefit. During my research for online sonography programs, this is the first one that has offered this unique and most needed opportunity.

Just FYI.