A Day in the Life: Sonography Student
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- Take a look at my journey of being a First Year Sonography Student in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Montgomery College 😊
Like and comment if you'd like to see more of my journey in my DMS schooling! i'd love to share my knowledge and advice! Just say the word!
Can you make a whole video on how you got into the career and requirements in college please
coming soon if enough people are interested!
I am incredibly interested how you got into it and everything you had to do in college before you started the actual program. I just got my phlebotomist license and national certificate but wish I would’ve discovered sonography career path before.
I'm interested!
Yeah! I'm rooting for it
Very interested as well, i am currently taking my prereqs and I am the the path to being a tech as well.
I am so excited to see that being an ultrasound technician is a delightful occupation. This is my major and currently, I am taking my prerequisite courses to become an RDMS. I pray every day that God will continue to bring me closer to my dream job. So, I can become an extraordinary register diagnostic medical sonography and provide life changes news to my patients about their pregnancy, etc. I'm planning to work in the ob-gyn department - Congratulations Kristy upon becoming an RDMS, that's an inspiring accomplishment that you have established. You inspiring me :)! I'm very proud of you!
I love this video it brought back memories of school, I been in the field for almost 6yrs and still loving it. Also the great friends u make during school can also be an ear for job openings in the future..to this day me and my classmates will let each other know about open positions in the area where we work.
I hate being indecisive ahhhh. For the longest time I wanted to be a nurse or at least do something in health care (ex. radiation therapist or a medical sonographer). After volunteering in the hospital for almost 100 hours, I started thinking that maybe health care wasn't for me. So, that lead me to wanting to be a teacher because I've always been a strong student who loved going to school. But watching these kind of videos urge me to go into health care.. I'm only 17 and it sucks trying to make a decision that will impact the rest of my life.
I always wanted to be an early education teacher because of the same reasons. but I went into healthcare... healthcare is where money is but also where stress is too. so i tried to branch into a least stressful job in healthcare.. ultrasound. you're still young. 17 is when I started my in-depth research into ultrasound. let me know if you need any guidance. its hard when you are young
I'm 21 and I've been going back and forth between teaching and being a nurse as well. It's very stressful not knowing exactly what you wanna do!
I’m in the same boat as you!!!
I am in the exact same boat!! I started out with looking at nursing/rad tech/occupational therapy, but got intimidated by the difficulty of some programs and the competitiveness. I'm also fairly young (19 years old), but still feel completely unsure! I will be shadowing in a hospital soon, so that should really give me a feel for the field. The more you time you can spend in the actual work environment, the better. Giving yourself a couple months to go over the decision also helps. Best of luck with everything!
I’m 27 and let me tell you, YOU HAVE TIME! It’s totally normal to go back and forth on what you want to do! Best advice I can give is dive head first into it! You never truly know what you love until you try it! And if you don’t like it, it’s never too late to do something else! You have time, I promise❤️
This is what I wanna do for my career 🙌🏻 yes more videos like this please , it’s my first year of college and I don’t know where to start
I'm a CNA and I am thinking about changing my whole nursing career and study DMS instead. Your video really helped me figure out what I really want to do. Yes its true, there will be stressful days but its worth it at the end. Plus its life lol we can't escape from it. Please make a part 2!
Oh wow! I was thinking bout CNA when I came out of high school but i wanted something less stressful. I will definitely will be making more videos like these if enough people enjoy it!
CNA 5 years, did all of my pre reqs. for nursing and switched to sonography last min. lol same pre reqs, but more money and less stress! I work in the hospital with nurses and am confident i made the right choice.
Oh wow. thats an awesome story. welcome to the field! I personally couldn't handle the amazing and stressful work nurses do. I applaud.
I’m in the same boat as you lol. being a CNA is stressful!!
Dstany Harris The same thing happened with me. Going to go talk to an advisor next week :)
I'm really looking into this career!
I never really payed attention to any medical career I never liked the idea, i wanted to become a teacher or social worker but that doesn't interest me. Reading more about this career made me very interested in it your video was very helpful. I'm applying to go this fall, would i be successful in a medical career even thought it never interested me as much as it does now and changing my mind from teacher to this what worries me is what if I take my prerequisites and not be accepted to the program :/
Oh girl! lemme tell you bout my life and how I made my decision. I was on the same boat. I wanted to be a early education teacher my whole life, I love kids , I love teaching but my thought was I wasn't going to make money. And me as wel,l medical wasn't for me, I thought it sounded too hard. But thats where the money is right? so i thought bout nursing, I said no thats a lot of work. my mom was a midwife so I was like hmm i like kids, what about babies, then I was like nah too much schooling and stress. Then I thought of hmm whats the middle man, and I found Ultrasound! and it just clicked with me. Boom, I found what I wanted. Even when i was applying I was hesitant on oh should I be a teacher. But now i don't regret it. If you are second guessing teaching, dont do it. don't doubt yourself from medical because its hard. Any career is hard, but if you test out the prerequisites (anatomy, physics) it will give you a idea of what to expect with schooling. You can't control if you get in, BUT you can't know until you find out. And lets say you dont get in, have options that will go hand and hand with your prerequisites like radiology, medical assistant... etc. then try again for ultrasound. its never a "waste of time" if you dont get in. :)
Kristy Le I was sure of doing this but everyone that's in college is telling me it's very difficult to get in and that it's very strict so it made me second guess & also that many people after studying this can't find a good full time
Job I'm so stressed about college and I still don't even start :(
I'm in the same situation rn I was going to college for social worker but heard it's very stressful Job and you don't get good income so I dropped out and have been looking into ultrasound cus it's short and pays well. Did you end up trying it?
miss.silvya omg social work was always in the back of my mind as well but I heard the same thing and decided to look for something better. Everyone keeps telling me how hard it is to get in which made me overthink now I'm super stressed of what I want to major in... I've been doing tons of research and still can't find anything perfect for me
It is a very competitive program but most students get offered a job at their clinicals. so it isn't too hard. Especially since there aren't many people exposed to this field... its a good career to get into.
2nd year sonography student here. She is so right! I am in school in North Carolina-USA and this is normal life. I just got home from clinical. My shift is 8-530. But I get in early and stay late and come in on Fridays too. Because you must get extra scan time in to be great. Its like playing an instrument. It takes practice. Good luck to all y'all who are in a program now.
How’s it going now?
@@Juanita99 Its going GREAT! I work PRN (as needed) with two hospitals, one that also has an outpatient center. Theres a huge need for Sonographers in the US right now. Lots of Baby Boomers needing ultrasound.
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I loved your video!! I'm just about to start my bachelor of medical sonography and I'm beyond excited, you should definitely make more sonography related videos talking about your experiences :)
Aww! yay congrats!!! where do you go? hows the schooling going?
Priya Anand What can you do with your bachelors in sonography???
I would love to see an updated video with you being done with sonography school
ITS UP! UPDATED VIDEO OF WHERE IM AT NOW... im sorry if its too long lol
I'm a first year in the GVSU program and I LOVED your vid! I'm about to go to clinical for the first time in a few days and you're video made me feel a little less nervous about it :)
Good luck!!!! let me know how it goes. don't be afraid to ask to scan! trust me, show confidence in learning.
Kristy Le I am literally in your same shoes(well your old shoes I guess). I am a senior in high school right now, and I am stuck between studying early childhood education to be a kindergarten teacher or this, an ultrasound tech. My only problem with an ultrasound tech: I hate science :( and from my research, it looks like a ton of science classes are required...
Its not as scary as you think. If you've taken like anatomy and physiology, it is more like that. not much science science. give it a try!
It is actually going really, really well :) I'm learning so much and seeing a good variety of things! Hope your clinicals are going well too!
Yes of course :) Ask away!
Thanks for making this video! I've been thinking about going to school for sonography and you've just solidified my decision!
I'm glad I can help! I may be making another video on this career schooling if more people are interested. Keep me updated on your journey!
Just got accepted to a sonography program after working as a pharmacy tech for the last 10 years. Your video definitely has me excited for things to come. Keep it up
Greg G hi Greg! I’m also a pharmacy tech and I’m now interested in getting into DMS! I hope it goes great for you!!
Barbara Reyna Thanks Barbara, it’s going to be a long road ahead , but I’m excited for what’s to come and definitely ready to leave the pharmacy life behind
This is the video I been looking for. I start my DMS program on July and I'am so nervous. I was thinking of doing nursing but I feel that, thats not my career. Thank you for showing us your day to day DMS life. I really needed this and now I feel confident. Thank you
I'm so excited for you! I'm glad I was able to help! Goodluck to you! Keep me updated please!
So inspiring!! I’m almost able to start my clinicals , I’m so excited but nervous too lol
good luck! keep me updated!
I will ! thank you so much
I’m 17 years old, from Vietnam and have lived in LA for 2 years, I’m learning English in high school, and interested in ultrasound. I hope I will succeed. Have a nice day!
I know you will!
this is so great especially because its MC which is where I am looking to go!!! I wanted to have some insight on how it could be, your video was helpful and insightful
Keep me updated! I'm glad I can help!
Very lovely congrats on the win and nice vlogs/honesty!
I’m thinking about this career but I’m always scared & not confident because I fear I’ll mess up in anything I do. I think I would enjoy this job & it’s great money. My fear is I’ll scan someone & miss something, especially in fetal scans, Which is very important to catch if something is abnormal.
Please please please make a whole video on the requirements for this job talk about everything you need from start to end and say everything you have had to do I’m about to graduate from high school and I want to immediately jump into this flied but I don’t know where to start
Coming soon! :)
Im currently in the cardiac sonography class. This is a great insight of what I will be doing once I get out there.
Im a registerd ultrasound tech with 6years of experiece, nice school good luck in the field
Jane estefan how difficult is it to find a job once you graduate? Or in the field in general? I’ve heard the field has too many applicants and too little jobs?
Would you consider the job fun/interesting? I'm a senior in high school and am thinking about going into this field, but I want to do OB/GYN sonography.
i love this field of work. I actually wanted to go into OB/GYN because duh who wouldn't wanna scan babies, but this job is a lot more than just scanning babies, you'll start to appreciate the human anatomy a lot more after scanning everything. I would think this is a fun and interesting job. You get to see so many anatomy anomalies in the world that you would never expect. It's a field of work where you can never get bored!
Hey Kristy! New subscriber here, Hi from Chicago ! 😉 I’m so glad I found your channel I’m applying to an ultrasound program this summer and I’m so excited and nervous to start my sonograph program! I can’t wait to watch more of your videos!
I’m really glad i watched this ! Keep them coming
I'm getting my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology next fall and walking in May, I'm thinking of career choices and one of my professors in health psych had mentioned a career in Sonography. I know it's more school but I think I may be interested in it as a path even though it's not that much related to psych it's still health
thats an interesting switch. they re completely different careers. not related at all. if you are interest you should. but the course load is going to be a lot harder and different compared to psychology
congrats on graduating ! :)
Hi Kristy I just wanted to start off saying that I Absolutely LOVVEEEDD!!! Your video it gave me so much insight into the world of being a sonographer and just let me know even more that Im making the right decision for me and kids I have two girls im nervous about doing it with two kids but watching your video gave me new confidence that I can do this
Omggggg, soooo happy for you , I do live in Md as well and currently taking classes at Mc too 😮😮😮 sooooo excited I found someone taking the exact same path I’m planning on taking
Thank you for this! Im so excited to start classes this fall!
Yes of course! and You're starting in DMS??? how exciting?! where at and what speciality are you going to!
I would love more videos like this, vlogs of your college life. I’m having a hard time trying to figure out what major I wanna pursue in. I’m leaning towards more rad tech. Thanks for this video hope to see more!
Currently taking pre reqs for Cardiac Sonography. Soooo excited
I know it was the Lord who told me to watch this video. Your video was so helpful thank you for sharing to the world!! I live in Michigan and I'm thinking about going for Sonography. I've always wanted to go into this field. I hope you make another video soon. Do you believe there are more pros than cons in the field? How much is the pay in your state?
Thanks for sharing! Great job a keep up the hard work!
This video was awesome!
I’m definitely excited to start my new path 💕
YAY!!!
Hi Kristy, I'm not starting my program until next Spring (2020), so can I still reading the book in advance or is it any recommendations for a freshman ?
hi, maybe refreshing on your basic anatomy would be good. reading ultrasound books may just confuse you starting out b/c you dont know the ultrasound language yet. brush up on anatomy!
Gives me nostalgic memories of being a student... ahh the good old days haha
good luck with your studies!
Aww thank you! Any advice?
If I could go back and tell myself something, I would say this: The learning curve is very steep (especially for scanning skills and techniques) and try not to over-stress if you feel you just aren't getting it, we were all in that same boat :) Even now (7 months post grad and working) I still have so much to learn! Basically never forget it takes time and have patience if you feel stuck or like you're not developing abilities fast enough, it will come with time and you will be alright!
i had that machine done on to me cus of my cousin needed more practice as a sonography student.. it was so cool... she kept saying my organs were small... lol
I start in August 😭 I’m nervous lol
Good luck! You'll do great!
Me too
I just received my admission letter to read Bachelor of science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography at university of cape coast,here in Ghana
two years later, how’d you do?
I've noticed a strong portion of female techs in this field, is that because of lack of male applications or is it some other reason?
I'm actually unsure on why there are more females. Tbh, I think it's because when people think sonography, they think just scanning babies, and oddly guys don't spark an interest in it. Thisfield of work is so much more than that! There are actually 2 other males my track (general track) and a bunch of males in our ECHO and Vascular track of sonography. Theres so many things you can do with DMS. Theres not gender specific tasks or cons in this fields. Males should def apply to this program!
@HateGovernment So is it difficult for men to get hired? What about the discrimination law against sex?
I really enjoyed this video , thank you for sharing , now I can def add this to my list of what I may want to study . I have been on the other side ( in pregnancy and being a heart patient and I always watch and ask a ton of a questions ) I have always been interested in the medical field. Hope your career is going well . ♡♡
This was VERY helpful!! And I really can’t wait to be a Sonographer!!!
glad you loved it! good luck to you!
Kristy Le thank u so much!
Please do more videos regarding dms!!!
Finally I found A video, what I am majoring in I start my major fall 21
Thank you for making this video. It is very helpful. I like how involved you are in the comments.
Love "Daylight" instrumental @ 2:38 ♫ ♫ Thank you
Do you know the actual cost of the whole program or an average number previous students paid? Also, what is the average starting pay for new grads working in hospitals or private clinics in your area, what state? I live in Oklahoma and a program director told me here new grads are getting offers of $24 to $26 hourly. Thanks for any reply
I’m currently in a MA program, and I’m trying to figure out if I should go back to community college and go for the associates degree in ultrasound, or go right into a technical school and start the 2 year ultrasound program right away with no pre reqs. I have about 1-2 yes or pre reqs left!
Its whatever you feel works best! Im at CC and it works well for me. we dont have technical schools around me. i would though if i could
I went to a technical school for MA and I never worked in that career because the pay isn't good. So, now I'm going into the DMS program because I find Sonography interesting and the pay is awesome! Check out DMS salaries on Indeed.com and you'll see that going into the DMS program is a great choice!
I’m thinking about going going into the sonography program, is it extremely difficult?
My stepdad was a doctor and mom is an RN, they would scare me with all the patient horror stories so I decided against going into the medical field. However, Sonography looks like something I would be interested in, what are some of the issues you have to face, if you don’t mind me asking? Thank you:)
being in the medical field is a hit or miss for people really. a lot of people dont like rude mean patients but you can't avoid them all ! so can't do much about that. i personally do not have any complaints about sonography. i feel like it is a very less invasive medical field which i like b/c personalally i couldn't deal with full on touching wounds and stuff like a nurse. so thats a plus
I actually go to montgomery college but in germantown! lol . Currently in my 3rd year and as a business major, and I was going into accounting. After actually taking the accounting courses I'm starting to realize I don't think I can do this everyday for the rest of my life. But one thing I have always wanted to do was something within a hospital or just working with health care. I was actually registered as nursing major when I went to school but realized it was way too hard for me. But I've just not starting do research on sonography and I'm really interested in it. Only thing is that I'm already almost finished with my business major, I don't know if switching right now would be the best choice. Im turning 21 in a couple months and it kind of puts me down thinking about how I'm going to be here for longer.
Help Me !! :/, did you like the program? since I will most likely being go to MC in rockville for this haha, help me decide!
this program is only offers at the takoma park. silver spring campus! so id say my honest6 opinion is to finish your bachelor since tour so close. but unless you really dislike it, then leave and start again. the time won't feel too long if you truly like it!
This was so cute ! Good luck!!
:) thanks!!
hey, how does your coursework as a sonography student compare to the STEM prerequisite undergrad courses that you had to take? Did you think the undergrad courses were harder, easier, or about the same as what you're doing now (or just completely different)? Also, thanks for answering all these people's questions, it's really awesome and super helpful for me to see a video like this. :)
Hi! the course load for perquisites were pretty challenging to me. mostly just anatomy and physiology. i found that difficult. and physics was a little. but nothing super hard. i actually almost failed a&p and was scared it would pull me back but it didn't. i would say in any program, your workload is going to get harder. but hard in a good way because it is actually helping you learn knowledge in your career. theres definitely a lot more studying i had to do now compared to before
Thank you!
This video helps so much, like many of the other people commenting on your video, I’m super indecisive, but I want to work in healthcare, and with children (not teaching wise) but there’s sooooo many options in health care, but this video does help, I just want what I choose to be worth it later on in my life.
take your time when deciding. do a lot a lot of research as well
Kristy Le I’ve decided to volunteer at our hospital for 30 hours to see all of my options in the medical field, and I’ve set up time to job shadow a sonographer so I think I’m set :)
Sabina love the idea ! Keep me updated !!
Kristy Le will do! I hope you have another video coming soon, genuinely enjoy all your videos 😌
Sabina thank you!! Imma upload a video this weekend! Appreciate the love
Great video! IVe been looking for videos like these! Im hoping to get in the DMS program this fall. My school only accepts 12 students for it and im super nervous!
Don't be nervous ! My program accepts 18 students in the general track, but I made it! I was a nervous wreck. Good luck to you!
Kristy Le thank you! Good luck to you too!
Its a lot of hard work, so be prepared for that. Not much free time when it comes to this schooling. It is no joke. But it is worth it at the end if you love the work! Don't get discouraged!
If you'd like to hear more, I'm thinking about making more vlogs about my actual journey through schooling like giving advice and explain my process of applying etc. Let me know if that's something you'd be interested in!
Kristy Le I recently changed my major to this end of my first year of college. Switched schools which was hard for me. But im so excited to see what the future holds! This past August I had to get an ultrasound and the Lady who did it was so nice and told me she went to the same school and gave me a few tips on who to talk to that my advisor didnt know! But it was really amazing to see it all in action too!
But im definetly interested in hearing more about it! I subbed! :)
starting to look into the field of sonography! would love to hear more from someone whos been through it all.
I’m 12 years old and I want to do this when I’m older
good! i hope so!
Thanks so much for the video I start school on Monday and I'm very nervous but it's comforting to know everyone is going through the same thing 👍
How did it go?!
Kristy Le it was fantastic!! I'm almost a month in and things are really moving fast. Lots of anatomy and physiology and I'll be speaking fluent Greek and Latin in a couple years lol 🤦
ohhh! it get even crazier, all these fancy words are in my vocabulary now. A&P is the base of ultrasound. keep up the good work! i am so glad that you are loving it!
Hi :) I'm a senior in High School and this year I will be graduating. I was really interested in this field and I was wondering how many years it took you to graduate and what classes/programs you had to take before starting the DMS Program?
Maggie Veloz you would have to do your pre reqs get those done and then apply for the program pre reqs usually take from 1-2 years
It took me about a year and half to get my prerequisites done. then my program is a 2 year program. so i have a year left. most programs are about a year or so. it depends how organized and proactive you are in taking classes really.
you'll need to take the basic college requirements classes like math bio reading. and you need to anatomy and physiology 1 and 2. and physics. and a communications class most likely
Kristy Le I’m so excited to start I’m going to college in the fall for this !! ❤️
@@KristyDMS would u say that a course in radiology and sonography requires a good memory and abilities in maths and physics etc?
OMG I'm so nervous! I'm from Argentina and I moved to America a year ago and I got into collage to be a sonography student and I'm scared because of the language!
Are there more jobs in cardio vascular than if one were to go for the general vascular degree?
personally i hear it is harder to find a job in cardiac than general and vascular. there is only so limited. it is a specialty track that would need to be at a speciality job location. I feel like general there are more job opportunities. but i hear cardiac make way more money
Looks like fun.. I have always wanted to get into the medical field and I wish I did this when I was younger, but it's never to late so they say, I am 37 now and not sure if I should do ultrasound, rad tech or MRI? They all seem great but my goal is to work in a clinic, lab or hospital and I have worked with children of all ages and disabilities. So I honestly could see myself work with children.. Any thoughts, ideas or suggestions? Thank you! Fun video btw, looks like you guys are having a blast!
different imaging modalities are so unique. if you are looking to not be so hands on, id recommend rad tech and MRI. Im not being bias but with ultrasound you are physically manipulating a transducer with your hand and strength while other modalities are simply pushing buttons behind a machine. Depends on what you think your body can handle
I am definitely more hands on! I like action.. I just worry about finding a job, I am in California.. I have heard when you are a tech it's a little harder to find a job because you are limited
Hey Kristy ! I'm going to MC this fall! I always wanted to be a nurse but I then decided that it was going to be very difficult. Right now I have no idea what I want to do as a career but I've been thinking about Sonography because it looks like a good job. Is the Sonography at Mc a good program? Your video really helped me see what you guys do. Thanks :) I hope I can make it in the program next year.
Aww good luck! a lot of people go into nursing. its a field whether you like it or you dont. it was never my cup of tea. we do have a good program. it is a bit unorganized but it gets the learning job done.hope to see you apply!
As a male, who has had 4 testicular ultrasounds, curious to ask how many males are in your classes. There is a huge deficiency in males in this field. Woman never have to worry about having same gender care as a choice. However male patents are never given the option to have choice of gender in ultrasound exams. Of the 4 ultrasounds I recieved, I got a different female tech every time. Never was I offered a male. The medical field still has a long way to go regarding this issue.
There are a few males in the program. mostly in the echo or vascular track. There were 3 males in my program and now there is 1. I do know it is a bit of a struggle to have male techs be in a room doing a Transvaginal exams. they need to always be shadowed by a female. Which I find odd that when a female does a testicular exam is not require to be shadow. but hey the issue needs to be address more like you said. i agree
It all comes down to providing the same modesty, privacy and choice for males, as females get. I'm not saying that females can't do male ultrasounds, but I really think that all the places who hire Ultrasound techs, need to hire at least one male and keep that as a standard. Then if a man feels uncomfortable (and many actually do value their modesty) with a woman doing his ultrasound, they can be assigned the gender they want. Females shouldn't be forced on male patients. Its the same in the Doctor and Nursing field for men. If I see a female doctor, she will always pull in another person to chaperone, and 99% of the time its another female because they haven't hired a male nurse. Its happened to me when I saw a female doctor for a physical. What was a comfortable trusting situation, turned into a very uncomfortable exam. The (female) chaperon didn't turn away when I was exposed either. It actually angered me. I should have declined the exam. I have never heard of two males in with a female in an exam. Doesn't happen. Why then should the opposite happen with a man. Thanks for your insight. Have a great career and thanks for the response. Peace.
Jim Doyle they can’t hire what’s not available. It’s mostly women who apply to the program
Interested read. www.indeed.com/forum/job/ultrasound-technician/Mainly-female-field/t132509 Not sure if what you say is absolutely correct.... considering bias in the medical field.
Hi kristy im currently looking into going to school to become a rad tech, is it any different from being an ultrasound technician and is it something that i can work up to
rad tech and sonography are completely different imaging modality. i had a friend in the field who waS actually a rad tech and came to the program,. he didn't like it as much as rad tech. but we use different technology and imaging. you can def work up to going into it if you wanna broaden your learning! i think it'd be awesome
Great, thank you. I'm considering changing careers and either doing the Diagnostic Medical Sono program or Cardiovascular Technologist. How are you liking your new career? Did you also work during your schooling? Was it easy to find a job and what state are you in? I'm in California now but will probably move to get into a program. Just doing research before deciding. Thanks for doing this video it's very helpful!
If you want to specialize in Muskoloskeletal Sonography, do you still have to do Sonography of all other bodyparts (blood vessels and organs, ect ect) during your schooling?
I believe so. I think you go through schooling as a General Diagnostic Medicial Sonography which includes all those organs, then you can specialize in MSK
Hi kristy! Your videos are so interesting, I’m super interested in trying for a DMS program in my area but I’m nervous to. I was also an early childhood ed major, then switched to social work, now I’m interested in this field! I’m only nervous because I’m not necessarily the greatest at math/science/physics... would you say it’s pretty important to be good at those things going in? Or do you think someone could adapt and learn along the way? I’m not terrible at them.. i just definitely take a little extra time to understand things than others i guess id say!
math isn't a priority. you'd need to be successful in anatomy and physiology and physics s involved but not the typical physics. its called ultrasound physics
hey kristy, i know this is SUPER late but i’m a senior and i recently came across this video on the net. I just want to ask , when you started off as a student sonographer , what were some of the expectations the institution you were at had of you? do they usually provide some sort of training before you were allowed to do scans on patients?
I’m an LPN and not really enjoying it...I came across this career and wanted to look
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What is your favorite part about diagnostic medical sonography? That is what i want to do and im excited for it but how do you feel about it
my fav thing about sonography, it really is a challenge with yourself. you get a paper with a possible cause of diagnosis and it is like a finding game to figure out whats wrong with them. you'll see a lot of normal, but once you see something abnormal and be able to document it, it will benefit someone in th future. i also love ob ultrasound, it is so much fun seeing the parents reactions seeing their baby
What program did you do? And is it available everywhere. I'm from Texas. 😬
Taylor S I'm from Austin, but do you know what the program name?
Hey! the program is "Diagnostic Medical Sonography"
go to this website www.caahep.org/Students/Find-a-Program.aspx . the key thing you need to do is MAKE sure your program is accredited! if it isn't, its a waste of time. Usually is available through community colleges for certification. if your lucky, you can find a place with degree and certification like mine.
I loved this video! It was helpful!! I would love to learn more about your experience since you filmed this. :) Your knowledge and thoughts! If there is some way we can keep in touch and are willing to film more videos like this or just keep in touch one on one it would be awesome! I've been getting interested in this field and been beginning to do research on it! I was in the Education path of a career but I am now looking into this career. :) I'll be subscribing for sure after I send this comment! haha
omg! yay! yes keep me updated. keep me in touch with everything pleas!!! new videos are coming. school is just busy. obviously lol
I really enjoyed this!
Hi I am currently in the process of starting school , and I can't wait to star do you think this field pays good?
I say considering schooling is a certification, i think it pays very well starting salary.
How difficult/competitive was it to get into the program?
Very, my program accepts 30 students (18 general , 6 echo, 6 vascular )
Do you happen to know how many applicants there are per year?
We accept a total of 30: 18 general students, 6 echo, and 6 vascular.
Not sure how many applicants
Hi. When will a deadline of applicants every year? Thanks
I am doing a health bachelors but its hard finding a job afterwards... i was thinking of maybe sonography is i dont get into OT school. What a shift.
Hii, can you make more videos like this? Thanks
Should I get PC or Mac? I thought maybe some of the programs are more compatible with certain type of computer
Are there any entrance exams that you had to take to get into the DMS program at your school? I wasn't sure if it varied for each school. I am currently looking at different schools in my state and have noticed it can be competitive to get in because they take a limited amount of students.
at my school we had to take the TEAS test for any health science program
It does vary depending on where you are, I am in Texas and I am applying in may and we do not have to take any entrance exams, the hard part is getting in because it is a very competitive field, they only accept 16 in my school
Just subscribed !! ☺️ hope I can learn more about this career ✌🏻
I read that its only a few places you have to get licensed in but the job only requires 2 years of schooling then you can just get the certificate from the program.....so is it required that you be licensed ?
I am from Maryland, we do not require a license. Just a certification. Most states dont require license. There is no harm in ultrasound
I saw this video like last year I wanna say and I'm now in the process of getting into the DMS program at MC! I'm finally finishing up my pre-requisites this fall semester and I need to study for the TEAS because I have to take it in January. How long did you study for the test? Any tips or advice for me? especially since we went to the same school! I'm so nervous I won't make it into the program
YAS GIRL!!!! Great vid ily
What did you major in? I am really interested in this job! I would love to know more about what Is needed to get there!
Diagnostic medical sonography but most colleges don’t offer that a s a major. So you’re best bet is to look for an accredited program!
Is your school CHAAPES (or however its abbreviated) accredited? Are you going to take the ARDMS? Is the AART a good accreditation? Just trying to find a good school, thanks!
*CAAHEP sorry guys
yes! EVERYONE ALWASY FIND A SCHOOLT HATS ACCREDTED BY CAAHEP! my school is. so i can get my degree and qualify for my board exam right after.
Hi. Kristy I loved your video.... I know Montgomery college is hybrid.. how many days a week do you have to actually go to campus the first semester
Hi! Most of the work we do as far as studying and turning in assignments are all online. So this program is very dependent on access to internet. The first year (summer, fall, spring) you will be going to school TWICE a week , BUT its EVERY OTHER week. So its always a Monday and tuesday EVERY other week. so the week you are off school, i suggest you take the time to study and be a proactive learner. Also quizzes are required to be taken on campus. so make time for that. quizzes every week.
also they allow times and days for scan labs which give you hands on time to scan on campus. those are schedule throughout the week. take the time to go to those.
Hi，Kristy~~ thanks for ur video! I have a question : which program is harder to learn, cardiac sonography or the general sonography? I’m considering to take one of them, still haven’t make the decision. Thank you
As a Sonographer, once you've finished school and found a job is there any instances where you have to take work home?
Thinking about doing this or respiratory therapy, and definitely going to do a 4 year program for both, and im trying to decide if i want to do multi specialty or have my specialty be cardiovascular in sonography
thats so funny cuz I was on the same boat. I was thinking between ultrasound and respiratory. I ended with ultrasound and I love it. The specialities were hard too. I remember I was torn between general and cardio... I was so close to switching to echocardio because I love the heart and how it works. But tbh if you are a general sonographer. you learn echo and vascular no matter what. you can always branch into all specialities and get certified in both. most general sonographers do.
I love my job I have been an General/Vascular Sonographer since 2007 and it was what I wanted to be since I was 9 years old. How has it been for you? What are your favorite scans? Mine are Abdominal and Lower Extremetries🤗🤗
ah that is awesome! ive probably wanted to be a sonographer since forever. i absolutley love it! im in high risk ob right now! so ob are my fav exams!
Hi! I know this video is a little older but I’m doing my pre-reqs for my ultrasound tech program. I was wondering if you work with any blood or needles?
no blood or needles. the most blood you will get exposed to is any post surgery exams or with bleeding women coming in for transvaginals. you do not need to touch it at all. needles would be maybe assisting in an amniocentesis or paracentesis or a biopsy. you directly will not be using the needle. just guiding the needle.
I've been interested in this field for quite some time. After watching your video, I'm really considering it now. Any advice? :)
It is a really amazing field if you are good at distinguishing something abnormal in something normal. It is an amazing not as stressful job in the medical field. Be sure to PREPARE yourself. Although it sounds easy, but you will need to study. You will need to take a 2 boards exam (physics and DMS) and it will be a lot but if you enjoy it, its not bad. Stay determined if this is what you wanna do! I've been interested in this field since high school and i was driven to get in this program as soon as I was creditable to do it. Started my prerequisite JUST for DMS and I haven't looked back. great choice.
Hi Kristy, Quick Q, What class is Survey of Disease? I’m having a hard time looking for the class. I’m taking Community College. Thanks!
probably a pathology class. diseases in anatomy. the name is different at every college. look for the course description that matches best
Kristy Le
Will do!
Also, did you have any W’s on your transcript? I recently dorroper a class due to my hectic schedule, and feel like I'm going to regret dropping the class with a W 😥
I am so excited to start
yay! when do you start. keep me updated
Question: do you learn to take vitals or perform vitals on patients at all?
Is it common for sonography students to get a sonography certification after getting an AS or BS in a health related field, such as Health Sciences? Because I'm considering getting a BS in Health Sciences before going into ultrasound. Any tips?
some people do. i personally do not see a benefit in it because my program offers a AS and certification upon graduating because it is an accredited program. if you go into sonography. go to an accredited program,. no need to waste time on degree if it offers both together
I cannot find any sonography programs in Mississippi . What should I do ? I really want to do Sonography but I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to .
look for different areas! they dont offer it in many places
hey, how many years of college is needed to do this job , thanks . keep it up with these kinf of videos !
The program itself is 2 year program. most programs are about 13 months or so if its just certifications. My program is 2 years and gives degree and certifications. however the prerequisite took me about a year and a half
how is the pay?
Ah Queen It's going to typically be between 60k-90k a year. They get paid handsomely.
So let’s say i get a bachelors degree do i have to do the two year course after that or i can do it while that . Wow seems like a good job not too much schooling yet good pay ! What do u think my gpa has to be and stuff I’m only in highschool , tysm for the advice 💛💛
Yea my dms program has 6 prerequisites then u can apply to the program. Which is 70 credits and takes 2 years for a full time student.
Hello. Thank you for this video. I live in PG, MD and I was intrested in going to school for DMS, but PGCC dont offer the program. I called MCCC, and they told me I can take my prequisites at PGCC and transfer over to MCCC once completed. I'm nervous about going back. I'm 25 with a 2 year almost 3 year old baby. I'm just trying to figure out how will I balance everything. Also, I'm not that great at math :( so that's one thing that discourages me. Any advice on how to go about getting better at math? I would love to go full time, but that's another ball game.
Hey! i am from PG too! yeah they dont offer DMS at many places. thats why im at MC. I actuallytook my prerequisites at AACC and it was able to transfer over to MC. At the time of my preq, I was a full time nanny for my nephews, so it is possible. (5 yo and new born) its possible, just a lot of work. Math isn't a big factor in this program. you will need to know some physics b/c we talk ultrasound physics and is a prerequisite. With math, there is always an answer, just like physics, if it makes sense. I wish all the luck to you!:)
Is there anyway I can only specialize in ultrasounds for babies? Or would it be a wide range? Thanks
Hi Kristy! I am currently interested in becoming a Sonographer however, I didn't have a competitive GPA or ATAR to get into Bachelor of Medical Radiation in Australia, so therefore I got accepted to Bachelor of Nursing. I am not very keen on Nursing but I was thinking if I were to complete Nursing which doesn't really study the fields of physics, physiology or pathology, would I still be able to become a Sonographer? .... I'm not a fan of mathemetics and I know that physics involve abit of that. But I'm just scared that since I am new to the field ... I won't be competent enough to study for it ....
Great video! I’m a registered Sonographer and I approve!!! Lol
Thank you so much for your work you do in sonography! I appreciate the kind words!