PAT Chapter 4

What opportunities are available in the sonography profession?

• Diagnostic medical sonographer

• Cardiac sonographer

• Vascular technologist

• All of the above

Why is it important for sonographers to leave a legacy of excellence?

• To ensure high standards in patient care

• To increase their salary

• To reduce their working hours

• To gain more vacation time

What options do you have regarding joining professional organizations after graduation?

• Join a professional organization related to your field

• Do not join any professional organization

• Join a general professional organization

• Join multiple professional organizations

What does the professional environment include in terms of accreditation?

• Certification processes

• Workplace culture

• Employee benefits

• Office layout

What does being accredited demonstrate about a program?

• Desire to maintain high standards and graduate exceptional entry-level sonographers

• Ability to enroll more students

• Financial stability

• Location advantage

Who grants national accreditation for allied health education programs?

• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

• National Education Board

• Health Ministry

• University Council

The review process for accreditation is exceedingly ________.

• rigorous

• simple

• lenient

• casual

What are the benefits of joining professional organizations as mentioned in the text?

• Networking opportunities

• Access to exclusive resources

• Professional development

• All of the above

What organization offers certification for all sonography specialties?

• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

• American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

True or False: Certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography carries across state borders.

• True

• False