If you plan to geting an education to become certified in Sonography, joining a well repsected organization may be one of the best investments you can make.  May we reccomend the SDMS?  SDMS stands for the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.  Let us provide a little background information.  The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography was founded in 1970 with the purpose, in mind, to support its members in many ways related to their field.  Some may wonder about what diagnostic medical sonography is, and how it is used in the medical community.  The society functions with a couple of purposes in mind.  Some of the stated purposes are initiating and overseeing educational programs having to do with diagnostic medical sonography, collecting and communicating information to its members, writing publications to reach out to members of the organization, seeking cooperation from likeminded organizations, and reviewing and establishing policies relating to new legislation, and technology that applies to members.  The core purpose of the SDMS is stated as, “to enhance the art and science of medicine by advancing medical sonography”.
The SDMS has a code of ethics which they adhere to.  It was established in December of 2006 and still applies to this day.  Their code of ethics promises to promote excellence in patient care by fostering responsibility and accountability among diagnostic medical sonographers.  In so doing, the integrity of the profession can be maintained.  Learn more about the SDMS, and how to join.

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