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 Editorial Advisor: MSgt. Cheryl Vance, RDMS

OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor

Cheryl Vance, MA, RDMS, RVT

382nd Training Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas

 

Address:

207B Matador Street
Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas 76311
(940) 851-9648

Professional Work Experience

Present                         Air Force Diagnostic Imaging Curriculum Technical Writer/Manager
Education and Training Technology Application Project Officer (Wearable Ultrasound)

2000-2002                   United States Air Force Ultrasound Career Field Advisor

1998-2002                   Program Director, US Air Force Diagnostic Ultrasound Course                

1997-1998                   NCOIC of Diagnostic Imaging, Peterson AFB ($240,000 budget, supervised 9 military and civilian employees) 

1990-1997                   Radiologic Technologist (experienced in mammography, computed tomography, radiology, fluoroscopy, and ultrasonography) 

1986-1990                   Computer Operator (mainframe computer operations, secure message trafficking, missile-warning systems)  

 

Education:

Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Colorado Christian University - 1997
Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management, Colorado Christian University - 1995
Occupational Instructor Certificate - 1999
Associate’s Degree in Radiology Services, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) - 1994
Associate’s Degree Information Systems Technology, CCAF - 1994
Air Force Diagnostic Ultrasound course graduate - 1993
Air Force Diagnostic Imaging course graduate - 1991

Professional  Associations:

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (Ob/Gyn) (Abd) - 1994
Member of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - 1999
American Registry of Radiologic Technology (R) (M) - 1991
Member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists - 2000
Air Force Sergeants Association (lifetime member) - 2001

Professional  Conferences and Training:

Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Conference – 2000, 2001, 2003
Sydney Edleman’s Review Course (Physics and Abdominal Sonography) - 1997
Institute for Advanced Medical Education (Vascular Ultrasound) - 1996
Annual Review of Mammography, Virginia (Breast Sonography) - 1994
Thomas Jefferson University ( OB/GYN Course) - 1992

Honors and Awards:

Meritorious Service Medal - 2002
Sheppard Air Force Base Top 3 Association Treasurer - 2001
381 Training Squadron NCO of the Quarter - 2001
381 Training Squadron Diagnostic Imaging Instructor Award for Excellence - 2000
Air Ed and Training Command Diagnostic Imaging NCO of the Year (Zembrod Award) - 1999
381 Training Squadron Instructor Supervisor of the Year - 1999
AF “Best Practice” for dynamic integration of simulated technology in ultrasound course - 1999
Commendation Medals – 1998, 1996
Air Force Space Command Unit Compliance Inspection “Professional Team Award” - 1997
Achievement Medal - 1990

Publications and Professional  Experience:

Henningsen, C: Rule Out Renal Failure. Clinical Guide To Ultrasonography, Mosby, 2004
MedSim applications in AF ultrasound training article published in ADVANCE magazine - 2001
Updated/developed AF ultrasound lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and tests - 2002
Worked with Terason Inc. to integrate wearable ultrasound technology in AF training - 2001
Created American College of Radiology guideline for AF sonographers at accredited sites - 2000