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Student
Sonographers MUST be able to: |
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- Lift more than 50 pounds routinely |
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- Push and pull routinely |
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- Bend and stoop routinely |
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- Have full use of both hands, wrists and shoulders |
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- Distinguish audible sounds |
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- Adequately view sonograms, including color distinctions |
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- Work standing on their feet 80% of the time |
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- Interact compassionately & effectively with the sick or
injured |
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- Assist patients on and off examining tables |
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- Communicate effectively with patients and other health
care professionals |
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- Organize and accurately perform the individual steps in a
sonographic procedure in the proper sequence |
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The above DMS Capabilities are from the Society
of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Plano, Texas copyright 1999-2005 |
