The Profession of Cardiac Sonography and the Status of Professionalization of Cardiac Sonographers

Abstract The role of the cardiac sonographer has evolved in the profession of cardiac ultrasonography to a level requiring rigorous education, training, and high standards. Although we want to consider ourselves professionals, further efforts are necessary to meet the various criteria conferring such a status. It is essential cardiac sonographers realize these necessary steps to achieve recognition as professionals. (J Am Soc Echocardiogr 1999;12:335-42.)