Artificial Intelligence in Ultrasound

This competence encompasses but is not limited to: 

1. A thorough understanding of indications, limitations, and guidelines of diagnostic ultrasound examinations. 

2. Familiarity with alternative and complementary imaging and diagnostic procedures, including the ability to correlate results with ultrasound findings. 

3. Knowledge of the basic physical principles of ultrasound, including power output and adherence to the ALARA principle, patient and operator safety, and recommendations for quality assurance of ultrasound equipment. 

4. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of those organs being examined, providing the knowledge and experience to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings. 

5. Training experience must be based on the ability to analyze a full set of images, which comprises the entire examination to determine completeness and image quality to render a clinically appropriate diagnostic interpretation.  

6. The training must include methods of documentation and reporting of ultrasound studies. 

A. Completion of ultrasound training, as defined by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in POCUS. Refer to the ACEP Ultrasound Guidelines

B. Certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for OB/GYN Ultrasound (active status)

C. Midwife Sonography Certificate by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (active status)

D. RhMSUS™ certification 

E. Credentialed in ultrasound by the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA) 

Additionally, Pathway F-K below requires documentation of ultrasound education credits per AIUM's initial CME requirements.

F. Completion of a midwifery education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) AND certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)

G. Certification by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)

H. Certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANP), Certification by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for Family Nurse Practitioners (i.e. FNP) 

I. Completion of an accredited physician assistant (PA) program and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) 

J. Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) (or has earned the transitional DPT) 

K. Diplomate status granted by the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology or the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians 

For pathways A–K, if training or certification was completed more than 36 months ago, both of the following must also be demonstrated within the previous 36 months: