The SDMS is pleased to announce that the revised Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is now available.
This comprehensive document, last revised in June 2015, sets forth the most current standards and expectations for sonographers, emphasizing patient care, safety, and the evolving role of sonographers in healthcare.
The revision process was initiated in October 2022, marking a collaborative effort among 20 participating organizations to address the rapid technological advancements and changes in healthcare practices affecting the sonography profession. This document reflects a consensus on the essential roles and responsibilities of diagnostic medical sonographers, underlining their critical position within the healthcare team.
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 March 8, 2024) are identified with the † symbol. Supporting organizations are identified with the * symbol.
- AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) †
- American College of Radiology (ACR) †
- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) *
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)/Inteleos *
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) *
- American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) †
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) *
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) *
- Committee on Accreditation of Advanced Cardiovascular Sonography (CoA-ACS) †
- International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) †
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT) †
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) †
- Society for Vascular Medicine (SVM) †
- Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) †
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) †
- Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) †
Note: Some organizations have internal policies that do not permit endorsement of external documents. “Supporting organization” denotes a more limited level of review and approval than endorsement and means the organization considers the clinical document to be of educational value, although it may not agree with every recommendation or statement in the document.
The following organizations also participated in the development of this document.
- American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS)
- Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
- Medical Imaging Technology Alliance (MITA)
- Perinatal Quality Foundation (PQF)
Download the Revised Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer