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Visit us every week as we share what's new in the world of medicine and provide quick tips for improving your overall education experience.Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-59757846246164309942009-11-14T06:56:00.002-05:002009-11-14T07:15:40.280-05:00What is an Ultrasound?<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/N1uKCchuIjM&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/N1uKCchuIjM&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 19px; font-family:Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><div id="post-body" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: auto; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; float: left; "><div class="KonaBody" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">An ultrasound test is a radiology technique, which uses high- frequency sound waves to produce images of the organs and structures of the body. The sound waves are sent through body tissues with a device called a transducer. The transducer is placed directly on top of the skin, which has a gel applied to the surface. The sound waves that are sent by the transducer through the body are then reflected by internal structures as "echoes." These echoes return to the transducer and are transmitted electrically onto a viewing monitor. The echo images are then recorded on a plane film and can also be recorded on videotape. After the ultrasound, the gel is easily wiped off.<br /><br />The technical term for ultrasound testing and recording is "sonography." Ultrasound testing is painless and harmless. Ultrasound tests involve no radiation and studies have not revealed any adverse effects.<br /><br />For what purposes are ultrasounds performed?<br /><br />Ultrasound examinations can be used in various areas of the body for a variety of purposes. These purposes include examination of the chest, abdomen, blood vessels (such as to detect blood clots in leg veins) and the evaluation of pregnancy. In the chest, ultrasound can be used to obtain detailed images of the size and function of the heart. Ultrasound can detect abnormalities of the heart valves, such as mitral valve prolapse, aortic stenosis, and infection (endocarditis). Ultrasound is commonly used to guide fluid withdrawal (aspiration) from the chest, lungs, or around the heart. Ultrasound is also commonly used to examine internal structures of the abdomen. Gallstones in the gallbladder are easily detected, as are kidney stones. The size and structure of the kidneys, the ureters, liver, spleen, pancreas, and aorta within the abdomen can be examined. Ultrasound can detect fluid, cysts, tumors or abscess in the abdomen or liver. Impaired blood flow from clots or arteriosclerosis in the legs can be detected by ultrasound. Aneurysms of the aorta can also be seen. Ultrasound is also commonly used to evaluate the structure of the thyroid gland in the neck.<br /><br />During pregnancy, an ultrasound can be used to evaluate the size, gender, movement, and position of the growing baby. The baby's heart is usually visible early, and as the baby ages, body motion becomes more apparent. The baby can often be visualized by the mother during the ultrasound, and the gender of the baby is sometimes detectable.<br /><br />How do patients prepare for an ultrasound?<br /><br />Preparation for ultrasound is minimal. Generally, if internal organs such as the gallbladder are to be examined, patients are requested to avoid eating and drinking with the exception of water for six to eight hours prior to the examination. This is because food causes gallbladder contraction, minimizing the size, which would be visible during the ultrasound. In preparation for examination of the baby and womb during pregnancy, it is recommended that mothers drink at least four to six glasses of water approximately one to two hours prior to the examination for the purpose of filling the bladder. The extra fluid in the bladder moves air-filled bowel loops away from the womb so that the baby and womb are more visible during the ultrasound test.<br /><br />How are results transmitted to the patient and doctor?<br /><br />The ultrasound is generally performed by a technician. The technician will notice preliminary structures and may point out several of these structures during the examination. The official reading of the ultrasound is given by a radiologist, a physician who is an expert at interpreting ultrasound images. The radiologist records the interpretation and transmits it to the practitioner requesting the test. Occasionally, during the ultrasound test the radiologist will ask questions of the patient and/or perform an examination in order to further define the purpose for which the test is ordered or to clarify preliminary findings. Plain x-rays might be ordered to further evaluate early findings. A summary of results of all of the above is reported to the practitioner who requested the ultrasound. 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These are often used for evaluation of bony structures and soft tissues. An X-Ray machine directs electromagnetic radiation upon a region in the body. The lower the density of the object, the more light passes through. Thus radiation tends to pass through skin, fat, muscle, and other tissues, but is absorbed by bones, tumors, and lungs affected by severe pneumonia. Radiation which has passed through a patient then exposes onto an X-ray film. Areas of film exposed to higher amounts of radiation will usually appear dark gray after development. The unexposed areas of film of course stay white. Fluoroscopy and angiography are special applications of X-ray imaging, in which a fluorescent screen or image intensifier tube is connected to a small television system, which allows real-time imaging of structures in motion. Radiocontrast agents are administered, which are often swallowed or injected into the body of the patient, that help delineate anatomy such as the blood vessels, the genitourinary system or the gastrointestinal tract. There is a radiocontrast agent for each specific type of evaluation. For example, barium in a suspension is administered into the gastrointestinal tract and the image is taken with fluoroscopy or radiography. Radiocontrast agents, which 'soak up' X-ray radiation, in conjunction with the real-time imaging allows demonstration of dynamic processes. Peristalsis in the digestive tract or blood flow in arteries and veins can easily be seen dynamically this way, for instance.<br /><br />CT scanning/CT imaging uses X-rays in conjunction with computing algorithms to take an image of a variety of soft tissues in the body. CT is acquired in the axial plane, while coronal and sagittal images can be rendered by computer software reconstruction. It is of course only recently that the combined studies of computer imaging such as 3D ray-tracing and Computer Assisted Design have made this process possible. Yes, CT imaging owes a little debt to movies like "Tron"! Radiocontrast agents are often used with CT for enhanced delineation of the patient's anatomy. Intravenous contrast allows 3D reconstructions of arteries and veins, showing them as a network of branching tunnels in real-time space. While radiographs provide higher resolution for bone X-rays, CT can generate much more detailed images of the soft tissues. CT exposes the patient to more ionizing radiation than a radiograph, which is the main reason it isn't used any more oftan than it needs to be.<br /><br />Ultrasound/Medical ultrasonography uses ultrasound, literal high-frequency sound waves, to visualize soft tissue structures in the body in real time. No ionizing radiation is involved, but the quality of the images obtained using ultrasound is highly dependent on the skill of the person performing the exam, who is known as the ultrasonographer. The use of ultrasound in medical imaging has developed mostly within the last thirty years. The first ultrasound images were static and two dimensional, but with modern-day ultrasonography 3D reconstructions can be observed in real-time. Because ultrasound does not utilize ionizing radiation like radiography, CT scans, and nuclear medicine imaging techniques, it is generally considered safer. For this reason, this imaging method plays a vital role in obstetrical imaging. Fetal development can be thoroughly evaluated, allowing early diagnosis of fetal anomalies or confirmation of a normal gestation.<br /><br />MRI/NMR MRI uses strong magnetic fields to align spinning hydrogen proton nuclei within body tissues, then uses a radio signal to disturb the axis of rotation of these nuclei. It then observes the radio frequency signal generated as the nuclei return to their baseline states. MRI scans give the highest quality soft tissue contrast of all the imaging modalities. With advances in scanning speed and spatial resolution and improvements in computer 3D algorithms and hardware, MRI has made greatleaps forward in the recent years. One distinct disadvantage is that the patient has to hold still for long periods of time in a noisy, cramped space while the imaging is performed. Recent improvements in magnet design like wider, shorter magnet bores and more open magnet designs, have brought some relief for claustrophobic patients, who previously had to be sedated - unfortunate if you are looking at the brain on the MRI, since the brain shows different activity when sedated. MRI has it's best benefit in imaging the brain, spine, and musculoskeletal system. The modality can be contraindicated for patients with pacemakers (watch out for those magnets!), certain types of cerebral aneurysmal clips or metallic hardware due to the strong magnetic fields. Areas of present advancement include functional imaging, cardiovascular MRI, as well as MR image guided therapy.<br /><br />Nuclear medicine imaging, our newest technology, involves the administration into the patient of substances labeled with radioactive tracers which have affinity for particular tissues. The heart, lungs, thyroid, liver, gallbladder, and bones are commonly evaluated for particular conditions using nuclear medicine techniques. While anatomical detail is limited in these kinds of images, nuclear medicine is useful in displaying physiological functions. For instance, processes such as the growth of a tumor can often be monitored, even when the tumor cannot be adequately visualized using any of the other methods. The principal imaging device is the gamma camera which detects the radiation emitted by the tracer in the body and displays it as an image on a computer monitor. Often the information is converted into a series of slices through the body like a loaf of bread. In the most modern devices, nuclear medicine images can be fused with a CT scan taken at the same time so that the physiological information can be super-imposed with the anatomical structures to improve diagnostic accuracy. PET scanning is another kind of nuclear medicine. The applications of nuclear medicine can include the scanning of bones, which traditionally has had a strong role in the staging of cancers. Molecular Imaging is the new and exciting frontier in this field. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but the development of each of these technologies to show doctors what's happening inside the body in a non-invasive fashion has been worthwhile for saving many times a thousand lives!<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-91417346679001411432009-09-10T14:09:00.000-05:002009-09-10T14:10:42.895-05:00FREE Job Fair & Career Event<p><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; color: maroon;">A reminder to graduates looking for jobs, there are two upcoming Advance Job Fairs:</span></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-left: 0in; line-height: 21pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; color: maroon;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; color: black;">Attend This FREE Job Fair & Career Event in White Plains, NY</span></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black;">Westchester County Center</span><span style="color: black;"></span></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: 12pt;"><span style="color: black;">198 Central Park Ave White Plains NY 10606</span></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: 12pt;"><b><span style="color: black;">Wednesday, September 23, 2009</span></b></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: 12pt;"><b><span style="color: black;">FREE Job Fair</span></b><span style="color: black;">9:00 AM - 2:30 PM</span></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: 12pt;"><b><span style="color: black;">FREE Classes</span></b><span style="color: black;">8:00 AM - 3:30 PM</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; color: maroon;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; color: maroon;"> </span><b><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: "Bookman Old Style","serif"; color: maroon;">AND</span></u></b></p> <p style="margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: black;">Jacob K. 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One way to do this is by taking a self-assessment test.<br /><br />Self-assessment tests help you figure out what you really like, what you don’t like, and what would be a goof fit based on your personality, desires, interests, skills, and even your personal attitude.<br /><br />The first place to start is the Myers Briggs Personality test. This test will help you determine what type of personality you have: introvert, extrovert, or a little of both. Understanding whether you prefer to work alone or with a group of people is vital to the success of your new career.<br />To take the test, visit <a href="http://www.ransdellassociates.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ransdellassociates.com/</a><br /><br />Follow the Myers Brigg Personality test with the Big Five Personality test. This test is designed to help you understand what type of worker you are. This is an important test to take if you plan to work in an area where you need to be organized, open-minded, or deal with large groups of people.<br />To take the test, visit <a href="http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/" target="_blank">http://www.outofservice.com/bigfive</a><br /><br />Other tests you can take are:<br /><br />For $0.00, Kalil’s Personality Test helps you figure out the real. Upon completion the system directs you to career choices that fall within your personality type. Then tells you what your communication style is like.<br />To take the test, visit <a href="http://www.truecolorscareer.com/quiz.asp" target="_blank">http://www.truecolorscareer.com/quiz.asp</a><br /><br />For $0.00, Career Assessment helps you understand the “real you” by providing information on your natural motivations, your interests, your talents, and your work habits. To take the test, visit<br /><a href="http://www.assessment.com/MAPPMembers/Welcome.asp?accnum=06-5712-003.00" target="_blank">http://www.assessment.com/MAPPMembers/Welcome.asp?accnum=06-5712-003.00</a><br /><br />For $7.95, The Career Key will measure your skills, abilities, values, and interests and then provide job listings that match your results. To take the test, visit<br /><a href="http://www.careerkey.org/asp/your_personality/take_test.asp" target="_blank">http://www.careerkey.org/asp/your_personality/take_test.asp</a><br /><br />For $14.95, Testing Room will provide you with a report that lists jobs that match your interests, skills, and attitude. To take the test, visit<br /><a href="http://testingroom.com/b2cfiles/tests.html" target="_blank">http://testingroom.com/b2cfiles/tests.html</a><br /><br />For $19.95, Career Maze will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses, while directing you to careers that fit your “you”. To take the test, visit <a href="http://www.careermaze.com/home.asp?licensee=CareerMaze" target="_blank">http://www.careermaze.com/home.asp</a><br /><br />Come back on <a href="http://iampedu.blogspot.com/2007/05/switching-careers-part-3.html">Friday</a> as we continue our discussion on switching careers.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-50768207757971214392009-09-06T15:09:00.002-05:002009-09-06T15:11:54.723-05:00Switching Careers Can be a Good ThingAccording to Richard Bolles, author of “What Color Is Your Parachute?” today’s workers are tired of simply working to keep busy or working to pay the bills. They’re ready for jobs that give their lives meaning.<br /><br />But choosing a career that provides meaning and purpose can mean pay cuts, the added expense of returning to college, and finding new careers that compliment current skills. At first glance, the perceived hardships can cause you to turn away from the idea of finding a career that makes you happy and stick with a career that provides a sense of security. But if you truly want to find fulfillment in your life, if you’re ready to go to work thanking God for your job, and if you’re ready to prove to yourself that dreams do come true, you have to take a look at these reports…<br /><br />Business Week Online shares a free video showcasing several men and women who’ve chosen to switch careers, midstream. One man took a 50% pay cut and has never looked back! To watch the report, visit <a href="http://feedroom.businessweek.com/?fr_story=747033e851a9689d3b69dd7428fba5386c80d306&rf=sitemap" target="_blank">http://feedroom.businessweek.com/?fr_story=747033e851a9689d3b69dd7428fba5386c80d306&rf=sitemap</a><br /><br />Damon Yougn dropped out of college, but returned later to discover that his new career as a radiographer was the perfect fit. To read the full article, visit <a href="http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2007/042007/04122007/273911" target="_blank">http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2007/042007/04122007/273911</a><br /><br />Yes, starting over requires sacrifices. Yes, starting over can sometimes put a financial strain on your budget, but you have to stop to ask yourself, “Do I really want to be this miserable for the rest of my life or would I rather be doing something I love?”<br /><br />Come back on <a href="http://iampedu.blogspot.com/2007/05/switching-careers-part-2.html">Wednesday</a> as we talk more about switching careers.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-87753477663040243412009-08-17T12:04:00.004-05:002009-08-17T12:14:56.751-05:00PET Can Help Guide Treatment Decisions For A Common Pediatric CancerA new study published in the August issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine shows that positron emission tomography (PET) is an important tool for depicting the extent of neuroblastoma in some patients, particularly for those in the early stages of the disease. Neuroblastoma accounts for six to ten percent of all childhood <a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/cancer-oncology/whatiscancer.php" title="What is Cancer?">cancers</a> in the United States and 15 percent of cancer deaths in children. Accurately identifying where in the body the disease is located and whether it is spreading is critical for choosing appropriate types of treatment, which can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and-in the most advanced cases-a combination of all of these treatments along with bone marrow transplant or investigational therapies.<br /><br />In recent years, 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) has been the main functional imaging agent used to assess the disease. Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET imaging of neuroblastoma is increasing, but questions remain regarding when and in which patients FDG PET imaging is most useful.<br /><br />"Functional imaging plays an important role in assessing neuroblastoma, from initially diagnosing and staging the disease to determining whether patients are responding to treatment or whether the disease has recurred," said Susan E. Sharp, M.D., assistant professor of clinical radiology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and lead author of the study. "Our study found that while MIBG remains the front-line imaging tool for neuroblastoma, FDG-PET imaging can benefit some patients, especially those with early-stage disease."<br /><br />The study also found that FDG PET may also be useful in imaging neuroblastoma tumors that do not readily absorb MIBG. In these cases, imaging with MIBG alone may not reveal some malignant lesions in the body.<br /><br />Neuroblastoma--a form of cancer that starts in certain types of very primitive developing nerve cells found in an embryo or fetus--occurs most frequently in infants and young children. There are about 650 new cases of the cancer reported in the U.S. each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. The cancer most often originates on the adrenal glands--the triangular-shaped glands above the kidneys. Neuroblastoma often spreads to other parts of the body before any symptoms are apparent.<br /><br />Patients with the disease are classified as low-, medium- or high-risk based on a combination of clinical staging of the disease and certain biologic and genetic characteristics, such as the age of the patient, extent of disease spread, microscopic appearance and genetic factors.<br /><br />Treatment for each of the risk categories is very different. If the cancer is limited to one part of the body, it is often curable with surgery, sometimes with the addition of chemotherapy. However, long-term survival for children older than 18 months of age with advanced disease is poor despite aggressive treatments that include a combination of chemotherapy, surgery, bone marrow transplant and investigational therapies.<br /><br />In the study, a total of 113 paired MIBG scans and FDG PET scans in 60 patients with neuroblastoma at two major pediatric cancer institutions were reviewed. PET was used in conjunction with localization computerized tomography (CT) scans, and MIBG planar and SPECT imaging were combined. The study shows that for stage 1 and stage 2 neuroblastoma patients, FDG-PET depicted more primary or residual neuroblastoma, although MIBG imaging may be needed to exclude higher-stage disease that has spread to the bone or bone marrow. MIBG is superior in evaluating stage 4 neuroblastoma, primarily because it can detect and follow the response to treatment of tumor in the bone or bone marrow more accurately.<br /><br /><b>Citation</b><br />S. Sharp, B. Shulkin, M. Gelfand, S. Salisbury, W. Furman, Departments of Radiology and Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati; and Departments of Radiological Sciences and Oncology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis<br /><b><i>"123 I-MIBG Scintigraphy and 18F-FDG PET in Neuroblastoma," </i></b><br />The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, August 2009.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Source</span><br /><b> </b> <a href="http://www.snm.org/" name="ratethis">SNM - Advancing Molecular Imaging and Therapy</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-78909226594944567832009-08-10T16:10:00.004-05:002009-08-10T16:17:37.860-05:00IAMP Atlanta Receives Praise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/SoCOW7yRIKI/AAAAAAAAAE8/cwvhi-SlSho/s1600-h/hsslogo07.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 63px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/SoCOW7yRIKI/AAAAAAAAAE8/cwvhi-SlSho/s320/hsslogo07.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368447280482427042" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="mediumHeadWhite_news"></span><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">Last week, IAMP’s Atlanta Campus had a special visit from Mr. Christopher D. Walker, Regional Screening Manager for Health Screen Specialists. Mr. Walker came to the campus to interview some of our graduates for hire. The visit resulted in the hiring of 2 out of 3 of his top IAMP candidates.<br /><br />We're very proud of our Atlanta campus, its faculty, students, & graduates and wanted to share the wonderful email below with overwhelming compliments:<br /><br />Date: 08/10/2009<br /><br />Dear Destiny,<br /><br />First off, I just want to reiterate how wonderful my experience was while visiting your school. It was honestly a "breath of fresh air" to walk into a place that was well organized. Believe me, I looked! From the way the classrooms were set up, the layout of the scanning rooms, to the appearance of your office, your registration/secretarial area, every nook and cranny I could get a peek of, that’s what I have always wanted to see. Frankly, no other school I have been to even comes close. In fact, if I absolutely had to point out a negative quality in your school, it would be that the equipment isn't all that great. It is however, right on par with any other school I have been to. I guess I got so excited with everything else that I somewhat assumed to see you blow away the competition in that aspect as well. Regardless, the equipment is perfectly satisfactory for training students.<br /><br />Speaking of the students...WOW! I believe I interviewed 8 graduates that day, 6 of which I felt would make an improvement on any of my (soon to be) 4 teams. I really appreciate your ability to sort through and find people with the qualities that I was looking for. I want you to know that it was because of your students that I had such a hard time deciding who to hire. Ultimately, I chose to fill 2 of my 3 open position with graduates from IAMP. As you know, I hired Swati Patel the day of the interviews and just a moment ago I spoke with and hired January Risner. They will be receiving all the training information and travel information in the next few days via email. I am very excited to have them aboard!<br /><br />On a personal note, I did want to mention to you that you are such a wonderful person. I really enjoyed all of our conversations throughout the day as well as your introduction of me to some of the other staff at IAMP. I don't think any school representative has ever made me feel so welcome. You went above an beyond, and that in itself is enough to keep me and Health Screen Specialists coming back to you and your school for our staffing needs. Thank you SO MUCH! Feel free to give me a call or email at anytime for any reason.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Christopher D. Walker<br />Regional Screening Crew Manager </span> <p style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;"><span style="color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-5257553630385528062009-07-31T21:48:00.002-05:002009-07-31T21:51:26.907-05:00WMC Campus: Red Cross Blood Drive<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/SnOtns1DrAI/AAAAAAAAAEs/r8lCrH_ls9s/s1600-h/red+cross.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 51px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/SnOtns1DrAI/AAAAAAAAAEs/r8lCrH_ls9s/s320/red+cross.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364822478688594946" border="0" /></a><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">This coming Tuesday, August 4th from 12:00pm to 6:30pm Antun's of Westchester Catering in Elmsford, NY is hosting a Blood Drive they need our help! Call 914-592-5260 if you need directions. If you wish to preregister you can call the American Red Cross at (914) 946-6500 x252<br /><br />Each person that donates receives a FREE BRUNCH CERTIFICATE to Antun's of Westchester's Sunday Champagne Brunch. </span><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-26310441934965006412009-07-24T01:07:00.002-05:002009-07-24T01:13:06.050-05:00New York-Presbyterian Ranked 6th<div> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 84, 151);font-size:10;" >New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell ~ Clinical Site and Employer of IAMP Manhattan Graduates ranked <strong><span>sixth</span></strong> on America's Best Hospitals: the 2009–10 Honor Roll. They are among the best of the best—the 0.4 percent of all hospitals with high scores in 6 or more specialties on the Honor Roll of the best Hospitals in the nation by. Of the 174 hospitals that are ranked in one or more specialties, 21 qualified for the Honor Roll by earning high scores in at least six specialties.</span></p> </div> <div> <p><a href="http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/best-hospitals/2009/07/15/americas-best-hospitals-the-2009-2010-honor-roll.html"><u></u></a><u><a target="_blank">http://health.usnews.com/<wbr>articles/health/best-<wbr>hospitals/2009/07/15/americas-<wbr>best-hospitals-the-2009-2010-<wbr>honor-roll.html</a></u></p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-6572816875866288142009-07-12T13:12:00.003-05:002009-07-12T13:13:33.835-05:00Pregnancy Ultrasound: A Safe Diagnostic Tool<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/SaHt-ZmR_UI/AAAAAAAAADk/yEHwRKJbG_I/s1600-h/OtherUltrasounds_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 238px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/SaHt-ZmR_UI/AAAAAAAAADk/yEHwRKJbG_I/s320/OtherUltrasounds_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305783492298276162" border="0" /></a>For most women who have had babies, the pregnancy ultrasound will be a familiar procedure. Also known as a sonogram, the ultrasound is used commonly during pregnancy.<br /><br />If your doctor decides to perform a pregnancy ultrasound, you will probably be asked to drink two to three glasses of water one hour before your appointment. This will ensure that your bladder will be full for the test. Since the ultrasound machine works by sending out high frequency waves that bounce off body structures to form a picture, fluid in the bladder helps the waves transmit more effectively.<br /><br />Once you arrive at your appointment, you will be asked to lie down on the exam table. The technician will apply a conducting gel to your abdomen, and a probe will be used to create the pictures of your baby. The pregnancy ultrasound is virtually a painless procedure, with the exception of mild discomfort you may feel from having a full bladder. It is also a very safe instrument that can be used throughout the many stages of pregnancy to detect and diagnose many potential problems.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">When to Use Pregnancy Ultrasound</span><br /><br />Because pregnancy ultrasound is such a safe method of evaluating a pregnancy, it can be used at any time during the forty-week term. During the first trimester the procedure can be helpful in assessing the baby's age and finding the fetal heartbeat. It can rule out problems with the baby, as well as abnormalities with the placenta or uterus. It can also be recommended to determine if a woman is carrying multiple pregnancies.<br /><br />During the second and third trimesters, pregnancy ultrasound can also be an easy method to assess not only gestational age, but how the baby is growing and what the position of the baby is. The ultrasound can identify potential developmental problems, and evaluate the condition of the placenta and amniotic fluid.<br /><br />Since pregnancy ultrasound is fairly simple and virtually painless, it is a test expectant mothers can look forward to without much fear or trepidation. Most moms-to-be enjoy seeing a sneak peek of the little bundles inside, and many appreciate the opportunity to find out the gender of the child before birth.<br /><br />Ultrasound can be used for this purpose as well, but most professionals will warn that the assessment is not always 100% accurate! Modern baby scrapbooks usually contain at least one or two sonogram pictures, and proud parents can show off images of the new addition long before labor begins.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" >Early Retirement</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-6758551905904465682009-07-06T11:56:00.000-05:002009-07-06T11:58:14.402-05:00Twitter Back up!It appears that twitter has now been resolved the spam cloud issue and most suspended accounts have been restored. If your account is still suspended, please submit a support request at <a href="http://help.twitter.com">http://help.twitter.com</a> and ask them to look at your account.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.twitter.com/iampedu">Follow IAMP On Twitter!</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-39810642382310356302009-07-05T21:10:00.002-05:002009-07-05T22:53:40.995-05:00Twitter Account Suspensions<span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">Sunday, July 5th, 2009: A lot of people with legitimate Twitter accounts are currently suffering from having their accounts suspended (late Sunday afternoon). It appears IAMP's twitter account was caught in the cross fire so we contacted twitter to inquire.<br /><br />We just heard back from Twitter via email, and they said : “Spamcloud hit. We’re working on restoring accounts.”<br /><br />We just need to be patient. The suspended accounts will be restored.<br /><br />Update: We have no idea exactly what a “spam cloud” means. It is probably Twitter staff lingo for a massive spam attack.<br /><br />Update: We have seen during previous spam attacks that Twitter tends to shoot first and ask questions later and indiscriminately lay down carpet bombing when their system comes under a spam attack. A lot of innocent-bystander accounts get massacred in the process, which they then have to restore afterwards. This is most likely what has happened again.<br /><br />So those following IAMP on twitter, please be patient, we will be up and running again shortly!<br /><br />Here are some useful links:<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/twitter">http://twitter.com/twitter</a><br /><a href="http://status.twitter.com/post/136164828/restoring-accidentally-suspended-accounts">http://status.twitter.com/post/136164828/restoring-accidentally-suspended-accounts</a><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-55711536427130730342009-04-27T12:24:00.014-05:002009-04-27T13:12:37.673-05:00A Historical Look at IAMP - Part I: The Campuses<div class="rightColumnBlock">Sometimes taking a trip down memory lane is nice so we wanted to take a second and share IAMP's rich history with our readers. The journey has been both rewarding and evolutionary; an essential component when in an ever changing and advancing industry such as medical imaging. We thought we'd break it down into 3 parts; Part I (The Campuses), Part II (The Programs), & Part III (The Future). Here's Part I...We hope you enjoy!<br /><br />With its roots dating back to 1974, IAMP has held a long tradition of excellence! The Radiological Institute was established to conduct certificate programs in Radiological Sciences; the first program being Nuclear Medicine Technology. In September 1977, the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York granted the Institute its charter. In 1982, the Institute amended its charter to change its name to the Institute of Allied Medical Professions. This allowed the Institute to expand its program offerings to meet the growing needs of the health care industry. From there, it looks like this:<br /><div class="programSpacing"><div class="infoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="smallHeadBlack"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />1984</span> - </span><span class="smallBodyBlack">IAMP began its first Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.</span></span></div> <div class="infoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="smallHeadBlack"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1995</span> - </span><span class="smallBodyBlack">The program was then moved to New York Presbyterian Medical Center. In the same year, an IAMP Queens Campus was established to conduct programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.</span></span></div><div class="infoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="smallHeadBlack"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1998</span> – </span><span class="smallBodyBlack">IAMP's St. Johns Riverside Hospital campus in Yonkers, New York was established.</span></span></div><div class="infoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="smallHeadBlack"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2002</span> – </span><span class="smallBodyBlack">IAMP's Florida campus was founded at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach. Due to a considerable amount of growth, in 2005 the campus was relocated to Delray Medical Center.</span></span></div><div class="infoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="smallHeadBlack"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2003</span> – </span><span class="smallBodyBlack">IAMP's Georgia campus was established at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta.</span></span></div> <div class="infoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="smallHeadBlack"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2006</span> – </span><span class="smallBodyBlack">IAMP's St. Johns Riverside Hospital campus in Yonkers, New York was relocated to Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. </span></span></div> <div class="infoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="smallHeadBlack"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2007</span> – </span><span class="smallBodyBlack">IAMP Online was established as part of IAMP Delray Beach located at Delray Medical Center.</span></span></div> <div class="infoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="smallHeadBlack"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2008</span> – </span><span class="smallBodyBlack">IAMP Queens Campus was relocated to Manhattan to join forces with the IAMP Manhattan.<br /></span></span></div> </div> <div class="infoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="mediumBodyBlack"><br />Today, the Institute operates 5 campuses in 3 states: New York at <a href="http://www.iamp.edu/campuses/manhattan.php" class="altLinkMedium">IAMP Manhattan Campus</a> & <a href="http://www.iamp.edu/campuses/westchester.php">Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla</a>, Georgia at <a href="http://www.iamp.edu/campuses/atlanta.php" class="altLinkMedium">St. Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta</a>; Florida at <a href="http://www.iamp.edu/campuses/delraybeach.php" class="altLinkMedium">Delray Medical Center</a> in Delray Beach; and <a href="http://www.iamp.edu/online/" class="altLinkMedium">IAMP Online</a>, a Division of IAMP Delray Beach at Delray Medical Center.</span></span></div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-36776574498037705292009-04-25T13:49:00.004-05:002009-04-27T12:18:56.097-05:00Free ADVANCE Virtual Job Fair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/SfNcPYzELAI/AAAAAAAAAEk/_4dRkr5Mmjs/s1600-h/headerLogo_JF.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 106px; height: 96px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/SfNcPYzELAI/AAAAAAAAAEk/_4dRkr5Mmjs/s320/headerLogo_JF.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328704203533855746" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">ADVANCE is offering a free virtual job fair on May 12, 2009 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time. According to thier announcments, some benefits include the following of which you can also read more about by clicking the 'Click Here' link at the bottom of this post:<br /></span><ul><li><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head"> Virtual Exhibit Hall</span></li></ul><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">Visit exhibitor booths, collect information about job opportunities, research facilities and chat with top regional recruiters—all from the comfort of your computer.<br /><br /></span><ul><li><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head"> Distribute Your Resume</span></li></ul><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">You can create your resume ahead of time using their Resume Builder application or you may upload a pre-existing resume file once the virtual exhibit hall opens. You will be prompted with instructions the first time you click the ‘Submit a Resume’ button in a virtual booth. Resume Builder documents will automatically populate at this time. Once your resume has been successfully uploaded, it will be saved for distribution to other exhibitors for the remainder of the event.<br /><br /></span><ul><li><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head"> FREE Online Education Sessions</span></li></ul><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">Attend convenient classes on relevant, interesting healthcare topics via an easy to use webinar format. You can visit the Virtual Sessions area up to 30 minutes prior to the event. We encourage you to arrive early in order to complete all webinar set-up instructions before the session is scheduled to begin.<br /><br /></span><ul><li><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head"> Cool Prizes</span></li></ul><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">Enter to win great cash prizes or one of four Exxon/Mobile gift cards (one $200 and three $100 prizes awarded per night) as you navigate the virtual exhibit hall. Each booth you visit is another chance to win. All prizes will be awarded and sent to the winners by mail after the event ends.<br /><br /></span><ul><li><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head"> Fun Shopping Discounts</span></li></ul><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">Attendees will automatically receive a 20% off coupon for the ADVANCE Healthcare Shop good towards the purchase of all regular and sale priced merchandise (excluding clearance items). The coupon will appear in your virtual tote bag once the exhibit hall opens. Coupons will become valid at the close of the live event and will remain valid for 60 days.<br /><br /></span><ul><li><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head"> Program Guide</span></li></ul><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">Attendees will automatically receive a downloadable program guide full of important exhibitor information in their virtual tote bag. Program guides can be printed at your convenience for reference after the event has closed.<br /><br /></span><ul><li><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head"> Access to the event for an additional 30 days</span></li></ul><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">If you are unable to attend the live version, you will be able to access a recorded version of the educational sessions, collect facility information, view open positions and distribute your resume in each exhibitor booth for 30 days after the live event closes. Please note, however, that you will still need to register for the event and that the live recruiter chat options and prize drawings will no longer be available at this time.<br /><br />ADVANCE Job Fair (<a href="http://health-care-job-fairs.advanceweb.com/Attendee/healthcare-virtual-job-fairs-eastern-region-2009-05-12/eventoverview.aspx">Click Here</a>)<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-7674719710842207262009-03-27T13:19:00.002-05:002009-03-31T10:49:29.350-05:00IAMP On Twitter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/Sc0ZDTq44HI/AAAAAAAAAEc/XlRDAiGFR_o/s1600-h/twitter.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 49px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/Sc0ZDTq44HI/AAAAAAAAAEc/XlRDAiGFR_o/s320/twitter.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317934279604887666" border="0" /></a>According to their website, “Twitter is a free service that lets you keep in touch with people through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?”<br /><br />So why have we at IAMP decided to join and use twitter? Well, quite simple it is 2009 and being that we are a high tech medical imaging college it is important for us to stay current, progressive, and in touch with our students.<br /><br />Utilizing twitter allows us to post quick notes to our students and alumni on topics such as upcoming events, classes, weather delays and/or cancelations, graduation dates, alumni meetings and really anything worthwhile that we feel you should know.<br /><br />Our twitter URL is <a href="http://www.twitter.com/iampedu">www.twitter.com/iampedu</a>. It is free so you can join, become a follower of IAMP’s tweets and get automatically updated when postings go live.<br /><br />We look forward to this venture. Let’s tweet!<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-90989357959240585092009-03-17T18:00:00.001-05:002009-03-17T18:01:57.478-05:00MRI shows brain atrophy pattern that predicts Alzheimer's<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/ScAr3e_JWVI/AAAAAAAAAEU/ZtRVlFXA8Nc/s1600-h/gse_multipart59143.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 135px; height: 114px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/ScAr3e_JWVI/AAAAAAAAAEU/ZtRVlFXA8Nc/s320/gse_multipart59143.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314295792507902290" /></a><br />OAK BROOK, Ill. – Using special MRI methods, researchers have identified a pattern of regional brain atrophy in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) that indicates a greater likelihood of progression to Alzheimer's disease. The findings are published in the online edition of Radiology.<br /><br />"Previously, this pattern has been observed only after a diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's disease," said the study's lead author, Linda K. McEvoy, Ph.D., assistant project scientist in the Department of Radiology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine in La Jolla. "Our results show that some individuals with MCI have the atrophy pattern characteristic of mild Alzheimer's disease, and these people are at higher risk of experiencing a faster rate of brain degeneration and a faster decline to dementia than individuals with MCI who do not show that atrophy pattern."<br /><br />According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than five million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease. One of the goals of modern neuroimaging is to help in early and accurate diagnosis, which can be challenging. There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but when it is diagnosed early, drug treatment may help improve or stabilize patient symptoms.<br /><br />source: Eurekalert<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-59564680386412355262009-03-02T17:10:00.010-05:002009-03-02T17:44:21.312-05:00Is Retraining The Right Choice For You?<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Csony%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="Preview" 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mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">If you are considering a career change and thinking about retraining, there are several things that you need to take into consideration. Changing your career path and getting special training to acquire new sets of skills is obviously not an easy task. After all, training for a new career requires you to invest a considerable amount of time and money.
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<br /><b>The Result Of Training</b>
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<br />The first thing that you have to do is to study the outcome of the retraining. How is it going to enhance your overall qualifications? What are the benefits of gaining that qualification? Will the training help you move up the success ladder? Is there a good demand for the new profession you have chosen to go for? For how long is the demand likely to remain that high? Here are some results from the BLS regarding our medical imaging courses:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos273.htm"><span style="color: blue;">Diagnostic Medical Sonography</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos104.htm"><span style="color: blue;">Nuclear Medicine Technology</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos100.htm"><span style="color: blue;">Cardiovascular Technology</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos299.htm"><span style="color: blue;">Radiation Therapy </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><a href="http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos105.htm"><span style="color: blue;">Radiography</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Can You Afford The Cost Of Training?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">
<br />Once you are certain that the end result of the retraining is worth having, the next big thing you have to think about is the cost of training. Do your math and review its financial implications. Think about the period of training course and whether you can easily afford to invest that much time and money. Do you need to borrow money to pay for the cost of training? If yes, how long will it take for you to repay the same? Will you still be able to spend time with your friends and family even while the training is going on? A balance between professional and personal life is very important.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">IAMP offers financial aid as well as a variety of student loans that can cover the entire cost of your tuition and living expenses. We also provide installment plans for those who want to pay their tuition over time.
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<br /><b>All About Giving Yourself A Second Chance </b>
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<br />Retraining gives you a second chance in your career life. You probably couldn't get the kind of fulfilment you always wanted to get in your current job. It maybe because then you didn't have enough money or time to get proper training that eventually blocked the doorway to opportunities. But now, you want to do the things you always wanted to do. However, it is important for you to understand that holding down a full-time job and still studying part-time is not an easy thing to do. Sometimes, you start contemplating the options for a career change just because you have developed new interests and that your particular attitude towards your professional life has changed.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">In case you're interested, you can visit our program offerings by <a href="http://www.iamp.edu/programs/programs.php"><span style="color: blue;">clicking here:-)</span></a>
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<br /><b>It Gets You An Expanded Outlook On Life </b>
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<br />Retraining brings an array of advantages. It doesn't only give you a second chance, but it also gives you an expanded outlook on life by keeping your brain active. In fact, this is because of these benefits why you are stimulated to study and learn new skills even though you are tired after a daylong work.
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<br />The period of retraining is obviously not an easy one but the thought of a <b><i>new career</i></b> with <b><i>increased income</i></b> as well as <b><i>enhanced job satisfaction</i></b> will keep you strongly motivated to go for it!!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> <h1 style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- google_ad_section_end --> </h1><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-88979173760726650842009-02-23T17:47:00.003-05:002009-02-23T17:54:06.814-05:00IAMP Delray Beach Receives CAAHEP Accreditation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/SaMo_DgBYjI/AAAAAAAAAD8/Y2qYt0NEOTA/s1600-h/caahep.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 131px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNz8uCB-iEM/SaMo_DgBYjI/AAAAAAAAAD8/Y2qYt0NEOTA/s320/caahep.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306129849709060658" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">While this feat was achieved a few months ago, we wanted to share this item with th</span><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">e</span><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head"> blogosphere as posted in our newswire:<br /></span><br /><span class="mediumBodyWhite_head">IAMP is pleased to announce the programmatic accreditation of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program at the campus of Delray Beach, Florida. The DMS program is a two year associate of science degree program which is accredited programmatically both in General and Cardiac modalities.<br /><br />We are pleased to announce that we are the 57th accredited program in the country and also the only program in the state of Florida with two concentration accreditations as a private two year degree education. Our graduates can take the ARDMS registry exam in both RDMS(Abdominal and OB/GYN) and RDCS(adult Echo) immediately upon graduation.<br /><br />We want to thank all the faculty and clinical affiliates at Delray Beach who have been instrumental in this achievement. We also want to thank the JRCDMS team for their review and approval of our program.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-83538247697308299902007-07-16T19:24:00.000-05:002007-07-16T19:33:35.967-05:00Radiation Therapy SpecialtiesWhen one reads about radiation therapy in the news, the first instinct is to think “women, breast cancer, and radiation treatment”. But not all radiation treatment is geared towards women and women alone. Men and children also suffer from cancers that must be treated with radiation. Therefore, it’s important when considering a career in <a href="http://www.iamp.edu/programs/radiationtherapy">Radiation Therapy</a> that you take the time to consider the type of patients you’d like to work with and if you’d serve those patients better by specializing in a specific field of study.<br /><br />Radiation therapists can specialize in the type of cancer they treat, thus ensuring their patients receive the utmost care, empathy, and treatment. But in order to specialize, one must learn more than just medical procedures; one must understand what each type of cancer does to the patient’s physical, mental, and spiritual being. Only then can the therapist truly help the patient.<br /><br />If you are considering specializing based on a “type” of cancer, here’s a short list to start with:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/bladder/patient" target="_blank">Bladder cancer</a><br /><li><a href="http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_1x_what_is_bone_cancer_2.asp" target="_blank">Bone cancer</a><br /><li><a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/braincancer.html" target="_blank">Brain cancer</a><br /><li><a href="http://www.breastcancer.org/" target="_blank">Breast cancer</a><br /><li><a href="http://www.lungcancer.org/" target="_blank">Lung cancer</a><br /><li><a href="http://www.ovariancancer.org/" target="_blank">Ovarian cancer</a><br /><li><a href="http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Prostate cancer</a><br /><li><a href="http://www.skincancer.org/" target="_blank">Skin cancer</a><br /></li><br /></ul><br />Once you know the type of cancer you’d like to help treat, take the time to get to know how that cancer affects the daily lives of your patients, only then will you be able to truly help them heal and move forward with their lives.<br /><br />Come back on Monday to learn more about <a href="http://iamp.edu">IAMP</a> and its programs.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-33547005523238724902007-07-09T21:25:00.000-05:002007-07-09T21:27:09.315-05:00Making Money As A RadiographerWhile visiting the forums today, we ran across an old—yet timeless—topic on wages. A guest poster on <a href="http://www.radiography.com/viewtopic.php?t=602" target="_blank">Radiography.com’s</a> forum posted the question, “After you graduate from a certificate or associate hospital based program - what's the average start out pay?”<br /><br />It’s a great question to ask when deciding what field of study to enter into because in today’s day and age, a starting salary of $10 per hour isn’t going to afford you a nice home, a safe neighborhood, or a decent car.<br /><br />As you may recall, <a href="http://iampedu.blogspot.com/2007/01/what-is-pay-and-job-market-like-for_17.html">back in January</a>, we discussed what radiographers make. In fact, we stated “Radiographers, also known as x-ray technicians, earn $39,605 to $53,360 per year, on the average—increasing and decreasing depending on where the radiographer lives geographically—and usually spend their days x-raying bones for fractures and breaks, providing ultrasounds, and performing other imaging procedures. “<br /><br />But as discussed in the forum, one must take into account the geographic area one lives in as well as the demand (or need) for radiographers. If an area is oversaturated with radiographers, hospitals can afford to offer less pay per hour. If an area is in desperate need of radiographers, hospitals have been known to offer what is known as “sign on bonuses” and higher salaries—just to get qualified help!<br /><br />Come back on Monday to learn more about IAMP and its programs.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-71511117813535361092007-07-02T17:01:00.000-05:002007-07-02T17:03:41.598-05:00Nuclear Medicine Tech Jobs May Get TougherAccording to a report by <a href="http://www.dotmed.com/news/story/4237">DotMed.com</a>, Congress is considering a proposal to amend the Public Health Service Act. Currently, there is no set standard when it comes to education and being able to work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. But if <a href="http://interactive.snm.org/index.cfm?pageid=10&rpid=1977">The Society of Nuclear Medicine</a> has its way that will all change. <br /><br />The reasoning behind The Society of Nuclear Medicine’s decision to force Congress’ hand is simple: uneducated techs make mistakes and those mistakes mean poor images and misdiagnosis—all of which costs millions of dollars and could cost the lives of countless human beings.<br /><br />That’s why <a href="http://iamp.edu/programs/nuclearmedicinetechnology">The Institute of Allied Medical Professions</a> is proud of the fact that we’ve gone above and beyond our duty as a school. Not only are we an <a href="http://iampedu.blogspot.com/2007/03/why-accreditation-is-important.html">Accredited Allied Health School</a> but we offer hands on clinical externships—designed to help students succeed with minimal error.<br /><br />Come back on Monday to learn more about IAMP and its programs.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-71613124021458694942007-06-25T20:42:00.000-05:002007-07-02T17:04:05.940-05:00IAMP June NewsletterIAMP Newsletter<br /><br />The IAMP Newsletter is now online and ready to be read. If you want to learn the inside scoop about our staff members, our campuses, and our students, you’ll want to read what’s inside by visiting <a href="http://iamp.edu/newsletter/Newsletter%20Spring%202007%20-%202.pdf">IAMP.edu</a>.<br /><br />This month’s issue features Larissa Konshina. Larissa began teaching <a href="http://iamp.edu/programs/diagnosticmedicalsonography/">Sonography at IAMP</a> in 2005 and in 2006 was appointed the DMS Program Director. You can read more about Larissa and her home country via the newsletter.<br /><br />You’ll also discover how IAMP is using modern technology to help advance the careers of busy students through the use of online courses and why clinical experiences improve classroom discussions and student learning abilities.<br /><br />And finally, you meet Eslaye Devine, a former student and recent graduate of the <a href="http://iamp.edu/programs/diagnosticmedicalsonography/">Diagnostic Medical Sonography program</a>. Eslaye believes hard work, clinical rotations, and IAMP helped her gain work with the Electrical Workers Union—a job that allows her to work three days a week and receive full-time benefits.<br /><br />Our quarterly newsletter is available online anytime. Just <a href="http://iamp.edu/newsletter/Newsletter%20Spring%202007%20-%202.pdf">click now</a> to read the above mentioned issue.<br /><br />Come back on <a href="http://iampedu.blogspot.com/2007/07/nuclear-medicine-tech-jobs-may-get.html">Monday</a> to learn more about IAMP and its programs.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-71837208710378210622007-06-18T19:05:00.000-05:002007-06-18T19:08:03.609-05:00Radiation Therapy VideosEver wonder what really goes on behind closed doors? Thanks to the following videos, you can now see how radiation therapists use radiation to treat their patients. The videos offer great insight into the world of radiation therapy and for potential radiation therapy students, that’s good news! There’s nothing like applying for, being approved, and studying for a career that you later discover isn’t the right fit.<br /><br />While these videos aren’t the end all answer to your questions, they will offer a good overview of what occurs during radiation therapy. Once you watch the videos, jot down your questions and concerns, then contact one of our <a href="http://iamp.edu/admissions">admissions counselors</a> for more information on our <a href="http://iamp.edu/programs/radiationtherapy">radiation therapy program</a>.<br /><br /><ul><br /><a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8687689304570813232&q=radiation+therapy&total=127&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0" target="_blank">Radiation Therapy treats cancer in a female patient.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7392951758012272189&q=radiation+therapy&total=127&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=3" target="_blank">Cancer Therapy update discusses breast cancer treatment using radiation therapy.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5351074072029046069&q=radiation+therapy&total=127&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1" target="_blank">GliaSite Radiation Therapy device enters the brain of a cancer patient.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=100056061778045422&q=radiation+therapy&total=127&start=10&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=2" target="_blank">Radiation Therapy for prostate cancer.</a><br /></ul><br /><br />Come back on Monday to learn more about IAMP and its programs.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-42814284751222970662007-06-11T13:30:00.000-05:002007-06-11T13:31:30.498-05:00Tips For Taking College TestsHave you ever sat down to a test and found yourself stricken with panic? What causes that panic attack? Is it really the fact that you don’t know the information, or do you fear doing poorly on your test will lower your overall grade?<br /><br />When taking tests, the first thing you need to do is relax. Don’t think of the test as the last ditch effort to bring your grade up, or the reason your grade will drop. Instead, think of your test as just another homework assignment.<br /><br />Once you sit down to take your test, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and tell yourself that you know the answers, then begin.<br /><ol><br /><li>Multiple choice questions can be the trickiest of all because several answers can sound alike. The key to taking a multiple choice test is to read the question, then try to answer it without looking at the answer choices. Once you know the answer, read the answer choices and pick the one closest to your “thought” answer. If you don’t know the answer, read all the answer choices, then cross out the ones that you know for a fact are incorrect. What you have left should give you a 50/50 chance of coming up with the correct answer.</li><br /><br /><li>True or false questions only give you one chance to be right or wrong. When reviewing the questions, you must read the entire question before selecting an answer. Sometimes, half the question will be true, while the second half will be false. Only reading half the question could cause you to choose the wrong answer.</li><br /><br /><li>Essay questions are the most difficult to answer because it requires “knowing” your stuff. You can’t narrow down your choices by eliminating the wrong choices, you must write out your answers. When answering essay questions, always answer the easiest questions first. That way, you have more time to ponder the tougher questions—and sometimes, answering the easier questions will help jog your memory for the tougher questions or give clues to help you answer them.</li><br /></ol><br /><br />In the end, your test scores will only be as good as your study habits.<br /><br />Come back on Monday as we discuss all things related to the life of a medical student.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-396638435568285480.post-12789359929564554802007-06-04T17:52:00.001-05:002007-06-11T13:32:28.251-05:00How To Study For ExamsAre you a last minute crammer? Do you wait until the night before an exam then stay up all night hoping something will stay in your brain long enough to help you pass your exam? If so, we’d like to encourage you to rethink your study habits.<br /><br />Last minute cramming only lasts long enough to take the test, which means as you progress in your studies, you’ll have to relearn what you should already know. So when should you begin studying for your exams? How about the moment you begin receiving in-class assignments and homework?<br /><br />Studies have shown that students retain more information when they study in small chunks of time over a long period of time, versus studying in one large chunk of time over an extremely short period of time.<br /><br />The best way to study is to make sure you understand the concepts being presented—even if it means seeking help after the assignment is turned in.<br /><br />Once you understand the concepts, it’s time to begin memorizing what you’ve learned and the best way to do that is to break large chunks of information up into bite-size, digestible chunks of information.<br /><br />Once you’ve broken the information up into smaller chunks, choose a study method that works best for you:<br /><ul><br /><li>Study cards – write information down using keywords and bullet points.<br /><li>Cue cards – use acronyms to help remember phrases.<br /><li>Diagrams – use pictures and charts to help remember sequences and important information.<br /><li>Recorders – when information is really complicated to remember, record the information and listen to it during drive time and rest periods.<br /></ul><br /><br />Come back on <a href="http://iampedu.blogspot.com/2007/06/tips-for-taking-college-tests.html">Monday</a> to learn more about taking college tests.<div class="blogger-post-footer">If you are reading for a career in the medical field, check out http://www.iamp.edu/ today!</div>Institute of Allied Medical Professionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18075673472241185680noreply@blogger.com0