Prior to graduation, Rutgers School of Health Professions cardiovascular sonography program students will
demonstrate the following competencies:
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Describe the physical principles of ultrasound imaging and Doppler ultrasound blood
flow velocity measurements.
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Recognize and interpret sonographic and Doppler ultrasound features of normal
cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
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Document imaging data and findings that reflect noncritical (normal or routine) vs.
critical (emergent) results to an appropriate medical authority.
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Perform techniques of patient care appropriate to those of the diagnostic cardiovascular
sonographer.
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Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors in the delivery of patient services
commensurate with the expectations of the medical professions.
Clinical Laboratory and Medical Imaging Sciences 
