Tag: continuing education

AHEC, Radiologic Technologist, radiology

The Future of Radiologic Technology: Skills Every Rad Tech Will Need

Radiologic technology is changing faster than ever. Advances in artificial intelligence, digital imaging, automation, new imaging technologies, and evolving patient-care expectations are transforming the role of the radiologic technologist. While technical expertise will always remain at the heart of the profession, tomorrow’s most successful rad techs will need a broader skill set than simply knowing how to operate imaging equipment. The future belongs to technologists … Continue reading The Future of Radiologic Technology: Skills Every Rad Tech Will Need

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AHEC, MEDRelief Staffing

Connecting the Imaging Community: AHEC and MRS on the Road

Medical imaging is a field built on knowledge, technology, and people. While continuing education and professional training are essential to keeping imaging professionals current, so are the relationships built within the industry.  At Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC) and MEDRelief Staffing (MRS), we believe staying connected to the medical imaging community is an important part of what we do. Throughout the year, our team has … Continue reading Connecting the Imaging Community: AHEC and MRS on the Road

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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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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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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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AHEC, human trafficking prevention, Radiologic Technologist, radiology

The Silent Patient: Why Radiologic Technologists are the 1st Line of Defense

In the high-speed environment of a hospital, patients move through departments like a whirlwind. But there is one room where the world slows down, the lights go dim, and a patient is often alone with a single healthcare professional: the imaging suite. While doctors and nurses handle the immediate clinical triage, Radiologic Technologists (RTs) occupy a unique, tactical position in the fight against human trafficking. … Continue reading The Silent Patient: Why Radiologic Technologists are the 1st Line of Defense

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