Category: AHEC

AHEC, TMB

Before You Renew Your TMB License, Read This

Texas Medical Board Now Requires Lawful Presence Documentation for License Renewal. If your Texas Medical Board (TMB) license is due for renewal, there’s an important new requirement you need to know. Beginning March 1, 2026, all individuals renewing a TMB-issued license or permit must submit documentation establishing lawful presence in the United States as part of the renewal process. Who Does This Affect? This requirement … Continue reading Before You Renew Your TMB License, Read This

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Ultrasound, AHEC

The Sound of Change: How Ultrasound Education Has Transformed in 5 Years

If you walked into an ultrasound training lab five years ago, you would likely see a bulky cart-based machine, a thick textbook, and a student waiting hours for a 1-on-1 session with a clinical instructor. Fast forward to 2026, and the landscape is unrecognizable. Driven by a global pandemic, the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the “miniaturization” of medical tech, ultrasound education has moved … Continue reading The Sound of Change: How Ultrasound Education Has Transformed in 5 Years

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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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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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Mammography, AHEC

A Day in the Life of a Mammography Technologist

When people find out you’re a mammography technologist, you usually get one of two reactions: a sympathetic “Oof, that sounds tough,” or a nervous joke about “the pancake machine.” But here’s the truth: my job isn’t just about mechanics and compression. It’s a delicate dance of high-tech physics, clinical precision, and deep emotional support. If you’ve ever wondered what happens on the other side of … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Mammography Technologist

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Radiologic Technologist, AHEC, radiology

ALERT! Why Protecting Educational Standards in Texas Imaging is a Non-Negotiable?

In the world of medical imaging, precision isn’t just a goal—it’s a requirement. We operate complex machinery where a few millimeters or a slight change in technique can be the difference between a life-saving diagnosis and a dangerous misinterpretation. That is why the recent alert from the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists (TxSRT) regarding proposed amendment §186.26 is so alarming.  What’s Happening? A new proposal is on the table that would potentially slash … Continue reading ALERT! Why Protecting Educational Standards in Texas Imaging is a Non-Negotiable?

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