If a dental assistant is not licensed, he or she may NOT perform any duties within the scope of practice of any licensed individual. For information regarding scope of practice see question 10.f a dental assistant is not licensed, he or she may NOT perform any duties within the scope of practice of any licensed individual. For information regarding scope of practice see question 10.
A CPOTâ¢ is a person who has attained national recognition via certification by demonstrating the ability to understand, apply, and interrelate the concepts used in optometric care. 1  View the 2015 CPOTTM Candidate Handbook (Written). 2  View the 2015 CPOTTMCandidate Handbook (Clinical).
An ultrasound technician is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. An ultrasound is a form of medical imaging that uses penetrative sound waves to produce images of a patientâs insides. The images produced is used to diagnose diseases and for other purpose such as obtaining an image of your unborn baby. The technician applies gel over the area to be scanned so the sound waves can produce an image of the inside of the body. 2  They operate the imaging machines to obtain images of the inside of the patient. 3  They analyze images to check for errors and quality. 4  They can also make initial determination for physicians.