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What is Diagnostic Medical Sonography 

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A diagnostic medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce a dynamic visual image of internal organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body.

 

 

What is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

A diagnostic medical sonographer is an allied health professional, who provides patient services using medical sonography equipment under the supervision of a physician specialist. The sonographer acquires pertinent anatomic, physiologic and/or pathological sonographic images necessary to aid in the diagnosis .

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For more information:

ARDMS - Americal Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

SDMS - Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

 


 

Contact the Arkansas State Radiological Sciences Program Offline:
Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Arkansas State University
P.O. Box 910
State University (Jonesboro), AR  72467-0910
Phone:  870-972-3073
Fax:  870-972-2004

 

 
 
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