Is an exam in general sonography necessary or even desirable?
Maybe not essential, but certainly desirable and definitely important – for both the profession and the public. Many professionals first become credentialed to engage in entry-level practice by passing a broadÂbased comprehensive exam. Then, after an individual has gained experience in a particular specialty, he or she may seek certification in that specialty. This two-stage credentialing mechanism has worked for years in professions such as nursing, medicine, law, and dietetics, to name a few. However, the credentialing mechanism in sonography has been different. It has required that individuals take only specialty exams. In sonography, it has been quite common for someone to complete their education, pass physics plus one other exam (such as abdomen), and then designate themselves as certified sonographers, even though they have demonstrated competence in just one clinical specialty. This is a concern because such individuals may perform sonography procedures that cross many specialt
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