Prior to graduation, Rutgers School of Health
Professions cardiac sonography program students will demonstrate the following
competencies:
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Obtain,
review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to
facilitate optimum diagnostic results;
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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 related
diagnostic services; Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients
and colleagues;
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Act
in a professional and ethical manner;
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Facilitate
communication and education to elicit patient cooperation and understanding of
expectations and respond to questions regarding the sonographic examination.
Clinical Laboratory and Medical Imaging Sciences 
