Textbook for ECH 300 Introduction to Echocardiography ECH300.

Preceded by Essentials of sonography and patient care / Marveen Craig. 3rd ed. 2013. Textbook for:\DMS 301 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography\DMS301\\ECH 300 Introduction to Echocardiography\ECH300.

The origins and evolution of diagnostic medical sonography -- The sonographer as student -- Communication and critical thinking skills -- Sonographer safety issues -- Medical techniques and patient care -- Clinical assessments and sonographic procedures -- Legal and ethical aspects of sonography / Tricia Turner -- Sound futures / Shannon Trebes, Dana Blitz, and Christina O'May -- Professional development and leadership.