Ultrasound News: Reimagining the Sonography Lab
By Keith Loria
Vol. 22 No. 2 P. 26
One of the top-ranked programs at Kettering College in Kettering, Ohio, is sonography. Kettering’s students have access to a lab that mimics a real-life hospital setting, with seven learning stations set up around the room, each featuring a patient bed, ultrasound machine, and a flat-panel, medical-grade HD display. Unfortunately, the technology in the sonography lab was overly complicated and often faulty, causing students and faculty members to become increasingly frustrated with using certain stations, ultimately depreciating the intent of the real-life learning experience. That became the genesis of a reimagined lab that would simplify and improve the experience for all involved. According to Susan Price, PhD, a professor and the director of the medical sonography program at Kettering College, when outlining the wants and needs for the sonography lab project, leaders of the depa
Sharper Imaging: CT Trends and Advances for 2021
By Keith Loria
Vol. 22 No. 2 P. 14
Since CT’s inception in the 1970s, radiologists and medical providers alike have witnessed the technology’s great benefits, including reducing the length of hospitalizations, improving cancer diagnosis and treatment, and determining when surgeries are needed. In 2021, the technology is being leveraged as part of the standard of care process for another important use case diagnosing COVID-19.
“As hospitals saw and continue to see an influx of COVID-19 patients, many are looking for ways to rapidly expand their radiology imaging capabilities,” says Rick Banner, senior director of marketing, modality solutions for Fujifilm Medical Systems USA. “Studies show that CT systems are helping to boost imaging capabilities at COVID-19 surge hospitals, as well as predict the severity of COVID-19 disease and patient outcomes.”
Briar Cliff signs respiratory care articulation agreement with St. Luke’s College – UnityPoint Health
Feb 19, 2021 By Dept. of Marketing & Communications
Briar Cliff University has signed an articulation agreement with St. Luke’s College – UnityPoint Health, allowing students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in respiratory care.
The Respiratory Care partnership will be structured similarly as Briar Cliff University and St. Luke’s College’s partnership for radiologic technology and medical laboratory sciences programs. Students will start at Briar Cliff, then transfer to receive specialized health care education at St. Luke’s College, and then ultimately graduate from Briar Cliff.
“Health care professionals who are alumni of St. Luke’s College and Briar Cliff University are making an incredible difference throughout the Siouxland community and beyond,” says Dr. Rachelle Karstens, Briar Cliff University President. “As front-line pandemic experts, Respirat
Sen. Joel Villanueva
(Senate of the Philippines / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)
During a Senate plenary session, Villanueva cited the overwhelming number of Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel with “medical background,” in his call to maximize this human resource as the “foundation of a national EMS.”
Out of the 27,968 BFP personnel, 5,380 have health sciences degrees, 5,034 of whom are graduates of BS in Nursing, Villanueva said, citing a May 2020 BFP document.
“Mayroon po sa hanay ng BFP na 79 graduates ng Radiologic Technology, 62 ang physical therapists, 56 na nagtapos ng Medical Technology, 42 ang pharmacists, 39 ang mga dentista, habang ang natitira ay mga graduates ng Nutrition, Midwifery, and Medical Laboratory Science (In the BFP list are 79 graduates of Radiologic Technology, 62 physical therapists, 56 finished medical technology, 42 pharmacists, 39 dentist while the others are graduates of Nutrition, Midwifery and Medical Laboratory Science),” Villa
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Villanueva: Tap 5,000 nurses among BFP corps to create National Emergency Medical Service
More than 5,000 fire officers today are nursing graduates, a big professional pool which can be tapped as the backbone of a National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) which this country does not have, according to Senator Joel Villanueva.
Interpellating the measure at the Senate plenary on Monday, Villanueva cited the overwhelming number of Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) personnel with medical background, in his call to maximize this human resource as the foundation of a national EMS.
Out of the 27,968 BFP personnel, 5,380 have health sciences degrees, 5,034 of whom are graduates of BS in Nursing, Villanueva said, citing a May 2020 BFP document.