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Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data
to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
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Identify and describe sonographic features for normal, abnormal, and congenital
variations/pathologies in abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, and small parts
sonography as well as have awareness of normal and abnormal vascular and cardiac
sonography.
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Explain principles of diagnostic ultrasound physics.
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Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic
data for interpretation by a physician.
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Record, analyze, and process diagnostic data and other pertinent observations made
during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
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Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of sonographic and/or other
noninvasive diagnostic services.
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Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and colleagues.
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Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors in the delivery of patient services
commensurate with the expectations of the medical professions.
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Provide patient education related to medical ultrasound and/or other diagnostic
vascular techniques, and promote principles of good health.
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Develop and cultivate the confidence and responsibility needed to perform as a
competent sonographer.
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Understand and recognize the importance of adaptability.
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Implement and perform diagnostic procedures adhering to acceptable departmental,
institutional, governmental, and professional standards.
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Encompass strategies that assure professional development at a level of clinical practice
consistent with acceptable standards.
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Establish values and attitudes congruent with professional standards and ethics.
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Demonstrate awareness of and operate within the diagnostic medical sonographer's
scope of practice.
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