Medical Sonography Research Paper

There are multiple reasons I have found through experience and research of why I want to be a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The first time I experienced sonography was ten years ago when I received a prenatal ultrasound; this is the very first time I was blessed to see my baby. I was immediately fascinated by the technology and how I was able to see so much. I even spotted the fact that my baby was a boy and asked my sonographer, she confirmed that yes indeed he was. I want to be a part of using that ever progressing technology for the benefit of others, not only for prenatal but for all the ways it applies to imaging and procedures of the human body. A close friend of mine had a lump in her breast and had surgery to have it removed; she …show more content…
To learn, the way I learn best, through a mostly hands on approach. To obtain an associate’s degree through the partnership of MNTC and OCCC, and to use these skills to do my part in enhancing the medical field of sonography. Most importantly to provide a good example to my son that through hard work and believing in yourself, you can overcome obstacles and obtain your goals and dreams. Though because of HIPAA I was unable to shadow a sonographer, I have a good grasp of sonography through a lot research and interviews I’ve seen I know sonography is the right profession for me. I’ve chosen to apply for all the reasons above and because the program at Moore Norman Technology Center is the best program to reach my …show more content…
My personal idea of ethics is the difference between right and wrong based on an individual’s morals and beliefs, ethical behavior is simply acting out what is right. Medical ethics are a set of principles which include: acting with professionalism, treating patients with dignity and respect, helping them make informed decisions pertaining to their health, providing equal care to all, and aim to apply the classic saying “do no harm”. Ethics in a classroom/learning environment consists of doing your own work, taking responsibility for one’s self, and being organized; basically it boils down to honesty and hard work. Pertaining to a team atmosphere ethics involves treating those around you with respect, being trustworthy, having integrity, cooperate and contribute. An example of a team ethics would be giving credit where credit is due. All aspects of ethics can usually be applied to life in general, the saying “treat others how you’d like to be treated” is a great simple way of applying ethics to everyday