Medical assisting is a fast-growing and in-demand career in the healthcare industry. As a medical assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals, performing a variety of administrative and clinical tasks. If you’re interested in pursuing a career as a medical assistant, enrolling in a medical assisting program at […]
A Career in Sonography: How Sonographers Improve Lives
There were various versions of previous ultrasounds, but sonography was first introduced for medical purposes in the 1950s by Dr. Ian Donald in Glasgow.[1] Since its first use, medical sonography has evolved in accuracy and efficiency while being integrated into care after commercial units became available in the 1960s. Ultrasound continues to evolve as a […]
General or Cardiac: Two Sonography Programs at SUI
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute (SUI) prides itself on preparing its students for careers in allied health. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is the school’s oldest program, educating sonography students since 2001. In 2022, SUI also introduced the Cardiac Sonography program, the only cardiac sonography program in the greater Sacramento area. So, what’s the difference between the […]
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute and StraighterLine Partner to Offer Students Affordable, Flexible Prerequisite Courses
Washington-Baltimore/Sacramento, CA (May 16, 2022) — StraighterLine, the leading provider of affordable online college courses, is proud to partner with the Sacramento Ultrasound Institute (SUI) to provide students an affordable way to earn credit for general education courses on their path to a career in the medical field. Students can choose from 25 StraighterLine courses […]
What Every Future Echocardiographer Should Know
Choosing to become an echocardiographer is a big commitment, so we are sharing some advice to help you make an informed decision about whether it is the right career for you! The heart is a fascinating organ, and its contribution is immense. A career in cardiac sonography can be extremely rewarding. Cardiac sonographers work closely […]
Inside The Medical Assisting Classroom
Have you ever wondered what SUI’s classroom looks like? The Medical Assisting classroom might feel familiar! That’s because the room has been outfitted to look, feel, and operate like your physician’s office. With patient examination tables, sterilization equipment, and various diagnostic tools, students can perform labs and tests that are regularly performed in a modern […]
SUI Cares Act Cash Grant
General Information Sacramento Ultrasound Institute has received funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The College signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds […]
7 reasons medical assisting makes a great first step into healthcare
7 reasons medical assisting makes a great first step into healthcare Sacramento Ultrasound Institute – Published 12:00 p.m. PST May. 21, 2019 Did you know that physicians make up only about 7% of the total number of individuals working in health care? Dozens of other critical occupations make up the rest – from the licensed […]
SUI Presents at the 14 th National ABHES Conference
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute (SUI) Presents at the 14 th National ABHES Conference: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) promotes educational excellence, best practices and best results SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Sacramento Ultrasound Institute (SUI) shares a “7-Step Process on Leadership and Motivation” with the leaders of ABHES-accredited Health Education Schools nationwide at the 14 th National […]
MRI Technicians & What they do
It’s safe to say that you must have some interest in MRI technicians and what they do, now that you’re here. We will inform you of the basics of MRI techs, the technology they use, what it takes to become one, and their demand. Gaining insight on this information will help you to decide if […]