What is a Sonographer?
what is a sonographer?
A sonographer is a health professional who has undertaken post graduate studies in ultrasound at an accredited institution, or who has been assessed as competent by the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR). Sonographers perform ultrasound scans on many different areas of the body for many different clinical reasons. Ultrasound has widespread uses and is one of the most commonly requested types of medical imaging tests.
As of 1st November 2001 the Department of Health and Ageing (DHA) required that "Sonographers performing ultrasounds on behalf of medical practitioners must be suitably qualified". In Australia, suitably qualified sonographers are known as Accredited Medical Sonographers (AMS). They are highly qualified and responsible for the recording and initial interpretation of the ultrasound images produced. To maintain accreditation, sonographers must commit to ongoing education to ensure they keep pace with the high skill levels required in the rapidly changing field of ultrasound.
definition of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
A sonographer is a highly skilled medical imaging professional within the allied health sector who operates an ultrasound machine to perform diagnostic medical sonographic examinations. The Definition of a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer endorsed by the ASA Board of Directors, is promoted by the ASA to assist in implementing strategies to further inform government, regulators and the wider community about the role of sonographers.
what is an ASA Certified Sonographer or ASA Certified Student Sonographer?
The introduction, from 1 July 2010, of the Code of Professional Conduct entitles eligible members to use the designation ASA Certified Sonographer or ASA Certified Student Sonographer. Sonographers who display this ASA logo, use the standing of the ASA – the peak body and leading voice for sonographers – to make a strong statement to peers, employers, regulators and patients about their commitment to the highest standards of professional behaviour and professional excellence while demonstrating their compliance with the Code of Professional Conduct.