What is the committee proposing for the wording of our scope of practice?
The committee proposes the following: Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology means: – The examination of patients using high frequency sound waves and the production of diagnostic images – The application of knowledge of anatomy, anatomic variants, physiology and pathophysiology in the evaluation and interpretation of diagnostic images to distinguish normal and abnormal findings specific to pathological processes during ultrasound examinations – The application of ultrasound physics to distinguish artifact from pathological process during ultrasound examinations – The communication of sonographic findings to the reporting physician – The application of ultrasound field safety in the protection of patients – The provision of care to patients during ultrasound examinations – The education of patients regarding sonography – Such other practices and procedures within the scope of practice of diagnostic ultrasound technology as taught in diagnostic ultrasound technology education programs
