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Diagnostic Medical Sonography: The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Career is the ultimate “how-to” book to guide you through the process of becoming a diagnostic medical sonographer.
Author Samantha Callis, MHA, ACS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, is a sonographer, educator, and trainer who shares her passion for sonography and helping others in this easy to read, step-by-step format. This book was written to help current and future students understand what it means to be an ultrasound technologist, how to get started, and what it takes to excel in this rewarding career.
The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Career in Sonography is split into five steps—Education, Certification, Employment, Maintaining Certification, and Exploring Career Growth. It provides guidance for ultrasound school selection, explores strategies for success for current and future sonographers, explains the importance of certification, uncovers the realities of finding a job, and provides guidance for longevity and growth within the sonography profession.
In this book you’ll gain real-world knowledge from a sonographer who has worked, trained, and taught in the field. If you are new to sonography, thinking about becoming a sonographer, or want to grow your career, this is the book for you.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography: The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Career
Unlock the secrets of a successful sonography career with “Diagnostic Medical Sonography – The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Career”!
Written by experienced sonographer, educator, and trainer Samantha Callis, this step-by-step guidebook will give you the knowledge and insights you need to excel in this rewarding field. From choosing the right school, to understanding the importance of certification, to exploring career growth opportunities, this book has it all!
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Step One – Education: Samantha compares the educational and degree options in an easy-to-use format, helping the reader to understand the various benefits and considerations for each educational path. This book breaks down the program and admission requirements for the different degrees available to prospective sonography students. The reader will get real-world insight into the expectations and skills necessary for the successful navigation of a sonography program. “Diagnostic Medical Sonography – The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Career” will help prepare sonography students to excel in their educational and clinical experiences.
Step Two – Obtaining Your Certification: Samantha explains the certification process and helps the reader understand the importance of obtaining their credentials and how the process is completed.
Step Three – Employment: The process of transitioning from student to employee can be difficult for many. The author breaks down the process, from resume prep and letters of recommendation to nailing the interview and understanding benefit packages. Students and prospective employees will be better prepared to make an informed decision that will meet both their career and lifestyle goals.
Step Four – Maintaining Certification: Continued education is necessary to maintain sonography credentials. Samantha breaks down the process, necessity, record-keeping, and expense for sonographers.
Step Five – Exploring Career Growth: There are many opportunities for career growth within diagnostic medical sonography. Whether the sonographer’s interest lies in clinical practice, administration, education, or industry support, there is opportunity to further one’s career and meet personal goals.
About the Author – Samantha Callis, MHA, ACS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Samantha is a sonographer with experience in multi-specialty clinical practice, higher education, and the medical device industry. She has taught didactic and laboratory coursework in cardiac and general sonography. Her clinical practice areas include obstetrics/gynecology, perinatology, abdominal/small parts, and cardiac sonography.
She is passionate about working with and educating physicians, sonographers, advanced practice providers, and industry professionals in ultrasound applications to improve patient care through high quality diagnostic imaging, device development, and ultrasound guided procedural development.
In her free time Sam is passionate about reading, practicing yoga, spending time with her dog, and spending as much time outdoors by walking, hiking, swimming, and paddle sports.
Sam holds three degrees from the University of Southern Indiana: Health Services (’11), Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (’13), and a Master of Health Administration (’14).
ASIN : B0BSG9DBHW
Publisher : Ultrasound Schools Publishing (January 25, 2023)
Publication date : January 25, 2023
Language : English
File size : 1509 KB
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