Article: You will need to pursue a higher education to become a radiologic technologist, so you will have to start here if you do not have this degree already. If you're still in high school and know you want to be a radiologic technologist, then you can try to take courses that can help you succeed in the field. Here are some courses you can focus on in high school: Anatomy Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics You can get the education you need in three ways: through a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, or a certificate program. You may find a B.A. program that offers a major in Radiologic Technology, though the most common path for radiologic technologists is getting an associate degree from an accredited community college or a private (for-profit) institution. The certificate program typically lasts 21-24 months and is perfect for individuals who already have experience in radiology technology. Whatever higher educational path you take, you will study the following subjects: Anatomy and physiology Patient care and management Equipment operation Radiographic procedures Radiation protection Image production Clinical practice Medical terminology While you're getting your education, you will most likely have to get some hands-on training to learn the ropes of the career. Just make sure to take a program that is certified by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). You may have to take coding and medical office courses as well as to learn how to work with actual patients. Once you get your training, here are some of the things you will learn to do: Operate x-ray equipment. Organize, process and analyze medical images. Acquire and calculate accurate mathematical measurements. Perform quality control. Specializing in a specific field of radiologic technology will give you a leg up in interviews and will make you a desirable candidate. You can specialize during your training or after you've gone on the job. Specialization requires more training and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in your field. Here are some fields that you can specialize in: Mammography Computer tomography (CT) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Cellular imaging Medical sonography Medical imaging Radiography To become a certified technologist, a student may be required to successfully pass the exams, as well as meet the Technical Standards and Essential Functions (TSEF). The exam may be given by your individual state or by the AART. It tests the following skills: Observation skills. The student must demonstrate the ability to assess and comprehend the diagnosis. Communication skills. The student must learn verbal, non-verbal and written formats. Motor skills. The student must execute basic movements to lift and move immobile patients. Intellectual skills. The student must be able to make decisions, interpret, collect and integrate information. Most states require individuals to secure a license along with their certification. You should look into the requirements of your state, since they differ; some states simply use the ARRT exams for licensing, but others may require additional work to be done. Contact your state's health board for more information on what you need to do to become a radiology technician in your state.
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Get a high school diploma or a GED. Get a higher education. Get the training. Consider specializing. Pass the mandatory exams to become certified. Get licensed.
Article: Physical therapy is an extremely important part of rehabbing after knee surgery and can begin as soon as 48 hours post-op. after surgery. A physical therapist can show you specific and tailored stretches, mobilizations and strengthening exercises for your recuperating knee. Knee immobilizers are often used to stabilize the knee while undergoing physical therapy. Physiotherapy is usually required 2-3x per week for 6-8 weeks to positively impact a knee that's undergone surgery. It will include a graduated walking program and knee-strengthening exercises. If need be, a physical therapist can stimulate, contract and strengthen your weakened leg muscles with electrotherapy, such as electronic muscle stimulation. For pain control, a physical therapist can use a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit on your knee. A device that can help speed knee recovery and reduce stiffness is the continuous passive motion (CPM) machine. The CPM machine is attached to the recuperating leg and automatically moves the knee through various motions for up to an hour or so while the patient relaxes. This type of passive exercise can improve circulation and reduce the risk of scarring / contracture of the soft tissues surrounding the knee. CPM exercise machines also help to prevent blood clot formation in the legs. Some physical therapists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists (rehabilitation physicians) have CPM machines in their office, but not all of them. The use of low-energy light waves (infrared) is known to be able to speed up the healing of wounds, decrease pain and decrease inflammation. Use of infrared radiation (either through a hand-held device or within a special sauna) is believed to penetrate deep into the body and improve circulation because it creates heat and dilates blood vessels. In most cases, significant pain reduction can start within hours after the first infrared treatment. Pain reduction is often long lasting, weeks or even months. Practitioners most likely to use infrared therapy include some chiropractors, osteopaths, physical therapists and massage therapists.
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Seek out physiotherapy. Use a continuous passive motion machine. Consider infrared therapy.
Article: It's pretty common after any detox, especially Suboxone, to suffer from Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) where you feel down and depressed for a few months while your body recovers and gets back to normal. You will recover as time goes on. It's common to have fear you are never going to be normal again but you will get back to normal over time. When you're addicted to drugs your mindset is ingrained with drug seeking thoughts and habits and at all costs. It's necessary you change the way you think and behave to give yourself a real chance of living the decent life you deserve. Never let your guard down for one minute and always remember just because the monkey is off your back doesn't mean the circus has left town. It's never a good idea to frequent the old haunts and houses where you used to abuse drugs...if you sit in the barber's long enough you'll end up getting a haircut. It's when you start to indulge in your old way of life that negative patterns can re-emerge and this is when learned helplessness and self-fulfilling prophecy can rear its ugly head and put you at risk.
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Be patient with yourself. Change the way you think. Re-invent yourself and introduce new positive things into your life like exercise programs and new social experiences.