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I was cruising through the Flownet to investigate rumors for ARDMS recertification requirements and read a few posts about RVTs lack of recognition and a potential perception of something less than a sonographer. I have been both; from babies, to biliary, to breasts, to bilateral upper and lower extremity; I have scanned much of whatever ultrasound renders itself useful. I hold ARDMS credentials in vascular and abdomen. I take the greatest pride in my role as an RVT. I hold my RVT credential as one of my most valuable acquisitions over the course of my life and I know what it took to get there. And I know I had support and encouragement along the way for which I am ever grateful (Dr. Schneider). I really don't care what anyone calls me, as long as I am sought with confidence by the physician who recognizes my skills and wants me to look at his/her patient and tell them what I see. Really, is there any better way to convey acknowledgment than that? And if there is a lack of appreciation, I feel that the general unawareness of our careers leaves us in good company; the Physician Assistants. At least the unaware public believes that I have some technical ability; while many believe that a PA is less than a nurse. A patient a few weeks ago was left with the impression that a PA is like an administrative assistant for the doctors. They help to keep them organized and mop up their messes. And I am against the recertification, just for the record. Sorry, Joe. But I hate tests, especially when it contains the word: physics. To unsubscribe or search other topics on UVM Flownet link to: http://list.uvm.edu/archives/uvmflownet.html