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Healthcare Roles Surpass Manufacturing Jobs in Wisconsin as State’s Largest Employment Sector

The healthcare and social assistance sector has surpassed manufacturing as Wisconsin’s largest employer by roughly 5,000 jobs, making now a great time for those interested in changing fields or looking for a new challenge to consider a healthcare career.

When is the Right Time to Get a Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Imaging?

If you’re a radiologic technologist with a two-year degree and some work experience, you may be wondering whether a bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Imaging is worth it, and if so, when you should pursue one.

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20+ Healthcare Careers That Don’t Require Medical School

If you’re interested in a healthcare career but can’t commit to the demands of medical school, there are still plenty of roles to support the health and well-being of individuals in your local community and beyond.In fact, there are a lot of healthcare roles out there that don’t require a doctorate degree.

How One Travel Sonographer is Reaching New Heights in Her Career – and Raising Cancer Awareness

Alleah Travis, a graduate of the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging through UW-Flexible Option, may have a typical day-to-day routine as a travel sonographer, but her environment is anything but.

How a Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Imaging Can Help You Transition to an Indirect Patient Care Role

If you’re a radiologic technologist who wishes to transition into an indirect patient career, a bachelor’s degree in medical or diagnostic imaging can help expand your career into other healthcare roles, including leadership.

Four Strategies To Help You Earn Your Degree as a Working Parent

For most adults, balancing family and work is a challenge. Adding the stress of returning to school on top of that can be completely overwhelming. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone! Check out our four strategies for earning your degree as a working parent.

‘This Program Allowed Me to Graduate Earlier Than I Expected’: X-Ray Tech Completes Diagnostic Imaging Bachelor’s Degree While Working Full-Time in Cath Lab

The ability to take classes at her own pace while working full-time as an x-ray technician is what ultimately drew Addee Badhwa to the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging degree program offered through UW Flexible Option.

The Future of Medical Imaging: Tackling Staffing Shortages and Increasing Career Pathways

The need for medical imaging and radiology professionals is continuing to grow as aging populations require more healthcare and as more individuals in the field retire. However, this need is also creating more career pathways for qualified professionals interested in pursuing additional education to fill leadership and education roles with good salaries and the ability to work almost anywhere. Learn how a bachelor's degree can help you achieve your professional goals.

5 Ways a Healthcare Leadership Microcredential Can Help You

If you’re looking for a way to show your current or future employers that you’ve mastered a certain skill set and are ready for a more competitive role or increased responsibility, consider earning the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare microcredential through UW Flexible Option.

What Can You Do With a Diagnostic Imaging Degree?

If you’re considering earning a bachelor’s degree or currently working toward a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging degree, chances are you’ve already spent a number of years working as an ultrasound technician or other medical imaging professional and are looking for a new challenge. Here are some jobs you should consider.

AI and Medical Imaging: How Will These New Technologies Affect You?

The use of assistive technology (AI) in medical and diagnostic imaging is quickly increasing, with some positive effects–such as the ability to detect cancer and other illnesses more quickly than imaging unsupported by AI. If you’re working toward managing a team or teaching diagnostic or medical imaging, you might be interested to find out how this new technology is being implemented and how it might affect you.

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Healthcare Roles Surpass Manufacturing Jobs in Wisconsin as State’s Largest Employment Sector

When is the Right Time to Get a Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Imaging?

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20+ Healthcare Careers That Don’t Require Medical School

How One Travel Sonographer is Reaching New Heights in Her Career – and Raising Cancer Awareness

How a Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Imaging Can Help You Transition to an Indirect Patient Care Role

Four Strategies To Help You Earn Your Degree as a Working Parent

‘This Program Allowed Me to Graduate Earlier Than I Expected’: X-Ray Tech Completes Diagnostic Imaging Bachelor’s Degree While Working Full-Time in Cath Lab

The Future of Medical Imaging: Tackling Staffing Shortages and Increasing Career Pathways

5 Ways a Healthcare Leadership Microcredential Can Help You

What Can You Do With a Diagnostic Imaging Degree?

AI and Medical Imaging: How Will These New Technologies Affect You?

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