Continuing Education, Cross-Training, Mammography, Ultrasound

Cross-Training in Ultrasound or Mammography: The Credential That Opens More Doors

In the fast-evolving world of medical imaging, standing still is the quickest way to get left behind. If you are a Radiologic Technologist (RT), you already know how vital your role is to patient care. But if you’re looking at your career path and wondering how to secure higher pay, better hours, and absolute job security, the answer lies in one strategy: cross-training. Specifically, expanding … Continue reading Cross-Training in Ultrasound or Mammography: The Credential That Opens More Doors

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AHEC, Continuing Education, human trafficking prevention

Human Trafficking Prevention Course Reapproved by the Texas Medical Board

We’re pleased to announce that Advanced Health Education Center’s Human Trafficking Prevention for Healthcare Professionals course has been officially reapproved by the Texas Medical Board (TMB).  This 1.5-hour course fulfills the Texas Medical Board’s human trafficking prevention continuing education requirement for healthcare professionals renewing a Texas license through the TMB. Participants also earn continuing education credit accepted by their national licensing organizations:  1.5 Category A … Continue reading Human Trafficking Prevention Course Reapproved by the Texas Medical Board

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AHEC, ASRT, Radiologic Technologist, radiology

Marilyn Sackett Receives ASRT Life Membership —The Profession’s Highest Honor

On June 26, 2026, Marilyn Sackett, M.Ed., RT(R), FASRT, President of Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC) and Founder of the AHEC Foundation, was inducted as an American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Life Member during the Honors Evening Reception at the ASRT Educational Symposium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The ASRT Life Member designation is the Society’s highest honor, recognizing professionals whose careers reflect exceptional service, … Continue reading Marilyn Sackett Receives ASRT Life Membership —The Profession’s Highest Honor

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ACOG, CDC, OBGYN, Women's Health

Medical Independence: Why Top OB-GYNs Just Released Their Own Vaccine Guidelines

Pregnancy is a time filled with choices, from picking the right nursery theme to making crucial healthcare decisions. For years, expecting parents and their doctors have relied on a single unified voice for medical guidance: the U.S. government. However, in a historic shift, the nation’s leading organization of OB-GYNs has broken away from federal recommendations. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) formally released … Continue reading Medical Independence: Why Top OB-GYNs Just Released Their Own Vaccine Guidelines

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AHEC, CE Credits, Radiologic Technologist, radiology

Elevating the Image: How CE Credits Fuel Your Radiology Career

In the world of medical imaging, the only constant is change. Between the rapid-fire evolution of AI diagnostics and the arrival of ultra-high-field MRI, standing still is the fastest way to fall behind. While Continuing Education (CE) credits are often viewed as a regulatory “box to check” for ARRT® or state licensing, they are actually one of the most potent tools for career leverage. Here … Continue reading Elevating the Image: How CE Credits Fuel Your Radiology Career

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CE, CE Credits

The Big Shift: Mandatory CE Broker Tracking for Texas Licensees Starts Sept. 1, 2026

For decades, many Texas professionals managed their Continuing Education (CE) on an informal “honor system,” keeping a physical folder of paper certificates tucked away in case of a random audit. However, a major legislative shift is about to change the landscape for professional licensure in the Lone Star State forever. Pursuant to Senate Bill 912, passed during the 89th Legislative Session, the State of Texas … Continue reading The Big Shift: Mandatory CE Broker Tracking for Texas Licensees Starts Sept. 1, 2026

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Bone Density, Ultrasound

Beyond DXA: The Expanding Role of Ultrasound in Bone Density Assessment

Bone health assessment has long been centered around dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), the gold standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD). However, newer ultrasound-based technologies are emerging as valuable complementary—or in some cases alternative—tools, especially where DXA is not readily available. Technologies such as Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS), Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry (REMS), and Bindex are changing how clinicians evaluate bone density and fracture risk. These … Continue reading Beyond DXA: The Expanding Role of Ultrasound in Bone Density Assessment

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