Finding a Good Ultrasound Technician Guide

Outside of actual college courses in ultrasound and sonography, it doesn’t hurt to have some books of your own. Having a guide to becoming an ultrasound technician or to certain areas of the field can serve as a good reference so that you continually stay sharp. “Reading ahead” into the ultrasound field can also give you a sense of what you’re getting into if you’re only at the beginning of your educational process. And in general have another “angle” on what instructors are teaching you is always a good idea. It gives you a sense of independent knowledge that compliments whatever educational program you’re in. Below are some books that cover the topic in detail.

Ultrasound Technician

Publisher: National Learning Corp

This is a comprehensive review guide and study resource designed to help readers pass ultrasound technician certification examinations as well as serve as a general ultrasound technician guide.

Sonography Principles and Instruments (Diagnostic Ultrasound: Principles & Instruments, by Frederick W. Kremkau PhD.

Publilsher: Saunders

In its 8th edition, this is guide is a market leader and very thorough guide. In fact, the 8th edition isn’t even out yet, but can be preordered. Or you can just get the 7th edition. Either way you’re sure to find a storehouse of great information in this guide.

Some of the salient points of this guide are a thorough coverage of physical principles involved in ultrasound technology, a 40 page color insert that has actual examples of ultrascans performed, and a text book style that goes over terms and learning objectives at the beginnings of chapters.

This book is a bit pricey. It goes for around $80.00 on Amazon and $72.00 on a site called cardiotext.com, but it’s probably worth the money.

Ob/Gyn Sonography: An Illustrated Review, by Marie DeLange and

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MD Glenn A. Rouse

Publisher: Davies Inc.

As well as being a very valuable guide the field of obstetric and gynecological ultrasound, this book is especially aimed at helping students pass the ARDMS examinations in this ultrasound specialization. It thoroughly covers the topic areas encountered in this examination.

In addition, the book includes a CME (continuing medical education) application and quiz which on completion are accepted as ARDMS continuing education credits.

Manual of Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound by Vicki Noble, Bret Nelson MD, and Nicholas Sutingco M.D.

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

An important part of the ultrasound field is the use of ultrasound techniques in emergency medical care. This ultrasound guide covers the use of ultrasound in critical care setting both from a diagnostic and procedural perspective.

Chest Sonography, by Gebhard Mathis, Editor.

Publisher: Springer

Chest sonography as a specialization is critical in dealing with cardio pulmonary problems. Sonography (i.e. ultrasound) offers a non invasive means of diagnosing these kinds of problems. This ultrasound technician guide focuses on the chest examination as a diagnostic procedure. It includes clear illustrations as well as separate chapters that deal with investigative techniques, diagnostic indications, and imaging issues.

There are a number of other titles with various specialization foci, so look around on Amazon and other sites, or at your local book seller. As useful as these guides are for helping you pass your courses and certification exams, their utility doesn’t end there. It continues when you’re already in the field. They can be helpful in keeping you sharp and up to date and as general references. Invest in a few good ultrasound technician guides if you’re considering ultrasound as a career path, especially if you’re the self educated type. It will give you an overview on the subject matter that will prove invaluable even before you start your coursework as well as during your employment as a technologist.