The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) is pleased to announce that the revised Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is now available.
In May 2013, representatives from sixteen organizations began the process of revising the existing Scope of Practice and Clinical Practice Standards for the Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional, which was last revised in 2000. The collaborative process, unrestricted dialogue, and exchange of ideas resulted in a document that defines the scope of practice and clinical standards for diagnostic medical sonographers and describes their role as members of the healthcare team. The document reflects the critical importance of sonographer certification and the wide-range of clinical environments where sonographers practice. It also recognizes that federal and state laws, accreditation standards, and lawful facility policies and procedures may supersede the document’s standards.
The following organizations participated in the revision of the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The organizations that have formally endorsed the document (as of June 1, 2015) are identified with the * symbol. Supporting organizations are identified with the ** symbol.
- American College of Radiology (ACR)
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) **
- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) **
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) **
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) **
- American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) *
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) **
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) *
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS) *
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRCCVT) *
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) *
- Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) **
- Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) *
- Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) *
- Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) *
- Sonography Canada (formerly the Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography) **
Download the revised Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.