What is DMS

What is Diagnostic Medical Sonography 

A diagnostic medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce a dynamic visual image of internal organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body.

What is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

A diagnostic medical sonographer is an allied health professional, who provides patient services using medical sonography equipment under the supervision of a physician specialist. The sonographer acquires pertinent anatomic, physiologic and/or pathological sonographic images necessary to aid in the diagnosis .

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For more information:

ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

SDMS - Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography


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