SDMS Position: Lab Accreditation

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*	Accreditation of Sonography Laboratories and Clinical Practices
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*	Recognition of Sonography Credentialing Organization
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*	Sonographer Credentialing

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SDMS Position Statement

Accreditation of Sonography Laboratories and Clinical Practices

The SDMS supports accreditation by a nationally recognized accrediting body of all facilities and clinical practices that employ sonographers and provide sonographic services for diagnostic or screening purposes. Additionally, all sonographers in an accredited facility should be credentialed in each of the sonographic specialties in which they provide patient services.

Approved by SDMS Board of Directors, April 2009