American Institute

Being a Clinical Mentor can be a rewarding experience for both the mentor and student. The opportunity to teach and to serve as a trusted guide to a new Sonographer is a unique opportunity to give back to the profession that gives so much to others. The role of a Clinical Mentor is to assist the Student in becoming a professional Sonographer. This means helping them acquire knowledge, scanning skills, patient care skills and professional behaviors. The best way to describe your role is that you "share yourself" with your student; Share what you know, Share what you do, Share your enthusiasm for the profession.

Mentor Rewards Program-
Variety and Flexibility:
In recognition of the important contribution each Clinical Mentor makes in the clinical development of a student, we created our Mentor Rewards Program. The program is designed to contribute back to Clinical Mentors for their efforts by providing them variety and flexibility with Instant and Ongoing Rewards in the form of redeemable Reward Points.

Facility Benefits:
In addition to the contributions of the Clinical Mentors who are members of your staff, we recognize that your Facility is making a commitment to the education needs of the profession. American Institute values its relationships with its Clinical Facilities and has made a commitment to contribute to the ongoing quality and development of the profession through a Facility Rewards Program designed to provide your Facility resources to use at its discretion.

Personal Satisfaction
Beyond the Reward Credits, Clinical Mentors have a special opportunity to experience the unique personal satisfaction that comes from sharing their knowledge and know-how mentoring students in an actual clinic environment.

Supporting Our Mentors-CMEs and
Cross Training
We support our mentors through access to further education. All active Clinical Mentors are eligible to take any online CME courses offered by American Institutes at no charge. Additionally, any active mentor who wishes to cross train is eligible for a 50% tuition discount.