I think if they want to evaluate competence after 10 yrs they should do
something similar to the accreditation process. Submit images for a
completed study.
Asking 50 questions? Well, I do recall there were 2 sets of info when
learning ultrasound.....the registry answer & then what you really did in
the field.
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From: "Doug" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 8:05 AM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: recertification
> Barb
> Points well taken. Speaking for myself, i don't feel it's insecurity,
> it's about "why". Has a concrete explanation been given to "why" this
> needs to be implemented (other than what's on ARDMS website which I feel
> is not a completely valid and functional reason. Is it really going to
> "advance" our profession? Also, "time". As has been stated on this
> thread, what does a 50 question, open book, in my own home test REALLY
> prove? It's a hurdle that we have to do "why".. I don't really care if
> it's free and only 50 questions.. It takes up an hour of my time I could
> be spending with my kids... Etc. So, give me something that REALLY makes
> a professionL difference an I'll entertain it.. As I said before, my kids
> are real interested In what daddy does.. I'll probably let them tAke the
> tests since they're open book.. Then we can at least have family time =]
>
> D
>
> Doug Marcum
> RDMS,RDCS,RVT(APS),RPhS
> *Advanced Ultrasound Consultants
> *Global Vein Solutions
> www.advancedusconsultants.com
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> 321-231-2191
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>
> On May 19, 2010, at 1:49 PM, "Pizzo, Barbara"
> <[log in to unmask]
> > wrote:
>
>> All,
>>
>> What is the problem? We are all professionals, in the field for many
>> years, doing diagnostic studies, why are we balking at having our
>> knowledge base tested. Its free, its online.....are we so insecure in
>> our healthcare roles that at the very mention of testing, everyone
>> panics. Calm down, take a breath and have confidence that we can do
>> this. It would be a different story if they were asking us to fork over
>> $300 every time we take it but they're not, so what's the big deal. Are
>> we the most insecure profession around or what? Besides, this may
>> elevate us to obtain that licensure that we so desperately should have.
>>
>> Barbara Pizzo, BS. RVT
>> Manager, PVL, EEG and Cardiology Services
>> St. Joseph Medical Center
>> Reading, PA 19605
>> 610 378 2802
>>
>>
>>
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