Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care - Softcover

Penny M.A. RT (R) RDMS, Steven M.

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9781451192599: Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care

Synopsis

Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care offers today’s students the training and real-world imaging experience they need to master sonography content and competencies, sets the stage for students to excel on certification exams and succeed in their professional careers . This engaging, reader-friendly book provides a powerful bridge to practice, focusing throughout on giving students a first-hand look at how they will apply their training in a clinical setting.

Mirroring JRC-DMS standards in every chapter, the book provides a full overview of need-to-know content delivered at a level appropriate for future sonographers. The text includes topics often omitted in other texts, such as basic physics principles, instrumentation, knobology, patient positioning, professionalism and work ethic, equipment care, quality assurance, and legal essentials.

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About the Author

Steven M. Penny is an author, educator, registeredradiographer(ARRT),and registered sonographer (ARDMS). His specialtiesin sonography include Abdomen, Obstetrics & Gynecology, andPediatric sonography. He is the author of 6 books and multiple journalarticles with subjects including neurosonology, pediatric sonography,pathology, and patient care. Mr. Penny is currently the Director of theSonography Programs at Johnston Community College in Smithfield, NorthCarolina.  He lives in Garner, North Carolina with his wife andchildren.

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