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Do you have an ultrasound registry exam coming up? Or are you planning to schedule one in the near future?

Preparing can be overwhelming for some (or boring for others). However, hard work, good study habits, and consistent preparation are the keys to success. Experience has shown that when it comes to preparing for ultrasound exams (or any test for that matter), there are a few things that can help a person to manage time, stress, and even make the process a bit more enjoyable.

#1 Be Realistic and Set Achievable Goals for Your Ultrasound Registry Exam Prep

Do an honest evaluation of what you already know – then plan accordingly. If you need a thorough review of the topic, give yourself adequate time to learn the material. This may take a month or more. Trying to rush matters usually leads to disappointment and frustration. To set yourself up for success, try to plan short study periods each day (even if it’s just a few minutes). Another goal that has proven beneficial is making your brief study sessions focused. Have something specific in mind for each study period. Some ideas include reviewing a few vocabulary definitions, taking a quiz, or watching a video from one of our courses.

#2 Hone Your Test-Taking Skills

How are your test-taking skills? Knowing the information is essential, but applying it is what will mean the difference between a high passing score and one that is not. So how can you improve your skills in this area? When you read a question try to pick out the keywords. Figure out what the question is asking you. Don’t focus on the extra details in a question. Simplifying tough questions will help ease stress and boost confidence.

Finally, if you need some help setting goals, working out a study plan, or improving your testing abilities, we can help! Our online programs integrate each of these key elements to provide you with the necessary review and testing preparation for any upcoming exam.

Not sure where to start? Learn more about our online registry review courses here, or you can contact us directly.

When prepping for the SPI you may be concerned about how much math is on the SPI exam. This is a reasonable thing to wonder about. For a number of years, there was some light math on the exam. Also, many curriculums review a number of physical equations and present problems based on these. There is good news in this regard for those who may not be so fond of the subject!

In recent years, the SPI exam has undergone some changes. The purpose of these was to better test the sonographer’s knowledge and proficiency as a tech, not necessarily his or her math skills. In short, there is less math on the exam now than there was before. Yay!

However, some addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills will come in handy. Don’t worry too much, though. Most of it is basic. As for those equations that have been studied, reviewed, and in some cases memorized, those are still useful. While you may not have to solve mathematical equations with them, they key us in on important relationships between different variables.

For example, one of the first equations we learn is frequency = propagation speed / wavelength. This shows us that if frequency changes, it causes wavelength to change as well. They are related. Equations help us understand what is related and how it relates. This is a big part of understanding ultrasound physics, and knowledge of this will be tested on the exam.

There is no need to cram an extensive study of mathematics into your preparation for the SPI. Focus your energy instead on keeping those equations handy and use them to help you see how things are working together. Not only will it help make for a successful test outcome, it helps improve a tech’s skills in the field.