Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care

by Steven M. Penny

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.

397 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2014

About the author

Steven M. Penny, born in New Bern, North Carolina, is the author of eight #1 best-selling medical sonography textbooks. He is also the author of multiple medical journal articles, including many published in the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Technology. He has published aticles that include topics in neurosonology, pediatric sonography, abdominal imaging, obstetrics, ultrasound education, and patient care. Mr. Penny's books have helped many individuals prepare for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification examinations. Steven is currently the Lead Instructor for the Medical Sonography program at Johnston Community College in Smithfield, North Carolina. He now resides in Garner, North Carolina with his wife and two children. Mr. Penny is a registered radiographer (ARRT) and sonographer (ARDMS). His specialties in sonography include Abdomen, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatrics.