Ch. 9 Professional Development and Leadership Flashcards
What is AIUM?
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, first organization devoted to diagnostic ultrasound.
What Is ASUTS?
American society of Ultrasound Technical Specialists that train physicians.
What is ARDMS?
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, formed as a vehicle for evaluating sonographer competency.
What is JRCDMS?
Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, responsible for accrediting sonography educational programs.
True or false:
The sonographer’s role is just tasks delegated by a physician.
False
It involoves more
True or false:
Earning certification or registry credentials is mandatory in every state.
False.
It is not mandatory in every state
True or False:
Employers prefer to hire credientialed sonographers becasuse registry status equates to competency.
True
True or false:
Licensure currently exists in every state.
False
Only in a handful of states.
What is the responsibilities of an ultrasound manager?
-Supervising or working with the registration staff and scheduling department
-Communication and practice of departmental and institutional policies, procedures, regulations, and information
-Handling personal affairs
-Overseeing quality assurance testing
What is the responsiblities of the program director?
-Develop a course curriculum, review it annually, locate clinical sites, and develop operational plans.
-Working with JRCDMS on its application with Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accreditation.
What is the sonographer educator responsiblities?
-Supervise and evaluate student progress
-Maintain student records
-Schedule student assignments
-Counsel students in didactic and clinical settings
True or false:
Sonographers are involved with developing, maintaing, and supporting new computer programs for the documentation of the patient’s records.
True
