Sonography
A diagnostic medical sonographer uses ultrasound equipment to form images of many parts of the body used to help doctors diagnose and treat many medical conditions.
Ensure your practice and performance of ultrasound exams are safe for you and the patient with these resources on topics including quality assurance, labeling of images, preventing work-related injuries, and more.
Resources for sonographers:
- AIUM Routine Quality Assurance of Clinical Ultrasound Equipment
- Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Ultrasound Operators
- Standard Presentation and Labeling of Ultrasound Images
- OBGYN Ultrasound Lecture Series
- Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology: A Practical Approach
AIUM membership benefits sonographers across all specialties and disciplines. Join fellow members of the ultrasound community in staying up to date on industry standards, procedures, and innovations. And gain access to leading ultrasound education, training, and research.
Education
Training Guidelines
View More »- Training Guidelines for Physicians Who Perform and/or Interpret Diagnostic Ultrasound Examinations
- Training Guideline for Licensed Medical Providers Including Advanced Clinical Providers (PAs, NPs, CNMs/CMs), DPTs, and DCs Performing and/or Interpreting Diagnostic Ultrasound Examinations
- Training Guidelines for Licensed Medical Providers Who Perform and Interpret Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Practice Parameters
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Case Challenges
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Official Statements
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Nov 12, 2020Employment of Credentialed Sonographers
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Jun 16, 2020Statement on Preventing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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May 19, 2020As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Principle
