Terminal competencies shall include, but not be limited to, the following objectives:

• Use oral and written medical communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human structure, function and pathology.
• Anticipate and provide basic patient care and comfort.
• Apply principles of body mechanics.
• Perform basic mathematical functions.
• Operate sonographic imaging equipment and accessory devices.
• Position the patient and imaging system to perform sonographic examination and procedures.
• Modify standard procedures to accommodate for patient condition and other variables.
• Process sonograms.
• Determine factors to obtain diagnostic quality sonograms.
• Adapt exposure factors for various patient conditions, equipment and accessories to maintain appropriate sonographic quality.
• Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate first aid and basic life-supporting procedures.
• Evaluate sonographic images for appropriate positioning and image quality.
• Evaluate the performance of sonographic systems, know the safe limits of equipment operation and report malfunctions to the proper authority.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to quality assurance.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of sonographic imaging procedures.