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stressed on my first day
I am 16 and female. Today was my first day of senior year. Today, my teacher's told me all about how I should be applying to colleges already and how I need to apply early to get on the top of the list. However, I have yet to take my SAT's. I have been reading up on a job I would like to pursue and that is an ultrasound technician. I would like to work with soon to be mother's and tell them about their children. I feel like the job would be so happy, however, I do know that some parts will be sad if there is something wrong with the child and I am willing to deal with that. I would like to know if I could go to any University for that job or if I should go online and take courses or if I should find a medical school in my area and attend there? I really have a lot of questions. Should I be stressing already that I didn't do this year? Do I need to take my SAT's before I apply anywhere or can I apply and send my scores in after they are taken?
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If you want to be a Ultrasound technician a four year college degree will definitely be a plus. You will still need to attend a technical school to acquire the skills to operate the ultrasound equipment.
Ultrasound equipment requires knowledge of anatomy and physiology, computer skills and medical terminology. Biology and some other sciences may also be required. Some States may also require certification. There are a number of Vocational-Technical Schools around the country that offer training in medical fields such as Ultrasound technicians.
If you are sure this is truly what you want I suggest you do two things, as well as prepare for college until you make a final decision.
First: contact your local hospital and some of the companies that do ultrasounds and ask if they offer a jobs following program. Explain that you are a senior in high school and believe this is the career you wish to follow. Before you make a final choice you would like to see what the job is actually all about. Your guidance counselor should be able to help you with this.
Second: Start looking for Vocational-Technical Schools that offer training in Medical assistants programs. This is where you will find training in becoming an ultrasound technician. Your guidance counselor can help you with this as well.
College is an option that you should give a very serious look at before making a final decision. Also look at your local community college as they may offer a 2 year AA degree along with the training you need to operate as an ultrasound technician. This gives you the best of both worlds. You have an AA degree from which you can build to a BA or BS degree after you start your career. This would also satisfy your parents.
My son did this. He wanted to be came a paramedic, which he now is. In my state they require a 2 year course of study which includes the paramedic requirements. He know has a AA in emergency medicine. His intent is to use this degree to bridge to a nursing degree.
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Well, I'm in college and I've already went through what you have so hopefully I can help. Now that you're a senior, starting taking the SAT's AND ACT's. Trust me, do both. And take them as many times as u can, and try to improve your score each time. I recommend practicing from the "Offical SAT Guide" book. I think the cover is blue, or it used to be. If you want to be an untrasound technicial, you have to first attend undergrad school and major in biology/pre-med. You don't get into the technician part of the job right away. You can also major in biomedical engineering as well. When you decide on a school, talk to your advisors and see what they tell you. You cannot attend medical school without passing an MCAT exam. It's basically a medical school entrance exam which consists of subjects you need to take in your undergraduate year like biology, chemistry, physics and organic chemistry. And they are really tough and competitive to get in. You have to send your scores at the same time you apply. And you have to give them your final school transcript, so make sure you request to have it sent as soon as it becomes available from your school, after all your senior grades are in. The quicker you apply, the faster you know you've been accepted. Good luck, and if you need to know anything else, feel free to personally inbox me. :)
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