How is 8 different from 7?
- Compared to 7, ECHO...THE NOTEBOOK 8 is more up-to-date, contains a lot of new info, and has been refreshed & reorganized...but is still user-friendly!
- New info in 8: cardiac equations page, instrumentation, right ventricular diastolic function, agitated saline study, ultrasound enhancement agent, blunt cardiac injury, cardiac devices, the current SE report recommendations, heart transplant, cardio-oncology, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, LV non-compaction cardiomyopathy, and more!
- ECHO...THE WORKBOOK 8 has been completely reorganized with new multiple choice questions, matching, and coloring sections.
Who will benefit from ECHO…THE NOTEBOOK & THE WORKBOOK?
- Cardiac sonography students.
- Sonographers cross training into echocardiography.
- Educators, DMS programs, CVT programs & OTJ training programs.
- Registry-eligible cardiac sonographers.
- Registered cardiac sonographers.
What are the steps to apply for the SDMS CME credits?
ECHO...THE NOTEBOOK 8 & THE WORKBOOK 8 are approved by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Society (SDMS) as a self-instructional activity for 31 SDMS CME credits until 12/9/2024 (continued approval pending). In order to apply for CME credits:
- Purchase ECHO...THE NOTEBOOK 8 & THE WORKBOOK 8 (as a set).
- Purchase the APPLICATION FOR 31 SDMS CME CREDITS.
- Complete & submit the CME ANSWER SECTION 8 and evaluation form.
- Score 75% or better and receive your CME certificate! If not, you get two more attempts.
Is SDMS membership required?
SDMS membership is not necessary.
Who accepts SDMS CME credits?
SDMS CME credits are accepted by ARDMS, CCI, ARRT, and Sonography Canada.
Are these good study guides for the ARDMS/CCI adult echo exam?
Yes! ECHO...THE NOTEBOOK 8 contains a lot of the material on the adult echo exams, but not 100%. ECHO...THE WORKBOOK 8 has 1135 practice questions that coincide perfectly with ECHO...THE NOTEBOOK 8 and improve retention of the material.
What makes ECHO...THE NOTEBOOK & THE WORKBOOK unique?
ECHO...THE NOTEBOOK & THE WORKBOOK are affordable, useful, and comprehensible by all. The outline format is packed with definitions, ASE/AHA updates, recommendations, sketches, diagrams, echo images, and summaries that bring a more simplistic & visual approach to learning. The questions include multiple choice, true/false, matching, and even coloring sections!
Does ECHO...THE WORKBOOK include an answer key?
ECHO...THE WORKBOOK is the post-test for the CME activity; therefore, it does not come with an answer key (even if you don't need CME credits). However, every single WORKBOOK question is answered in THE NOTEBOOK...you just need to read and you will find the answers! If you are a student, your instructor probably has the answer key and should be able to assist you in checking your answers.
What is ECHO...THE NOTEBOOK PowerPoint?
ECHO...THE NB 8 PowerPoint is a valuable teaching tool that corresponds with and supports ECHO...THE NOTEBOOK 8. It comes on a flash drive and has 500+ colorful slides broken down into 21 chapters consisting of an outline of THE NOTEBOOK 8, every image & diagram, and 600+ interactive pop quiz questions with hidden answers. This is only for programs, schools, and approved OTJ programs!
What material is covered?
I. Normal Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology
II. Basic Embryology & Fetal Circulation
III. Intro to Transthoracic Echocardiogram
IVa/b. Transthoracic Echocardiogram/Diastology & More!
V. Transesophageal Echocardiogram
VI. Stress Echocardiogram
VII. Intro to Cardiac Catheterization
VIII. Valvular Heart Disease
IX. Prosthetic Heart Valves
X. Infective Endocarditis
XI. Ischemic Heart Disease
XII. Cardiomyopathy Disease States
XIII. Heart Failure
XIV. Myocarditis
XV. Pericarditis/Constrictive Pericarditis
XVI. Pericardial Effusion & Tamponade
XVII. Tumors, Thrombi, Missiles & More
XVIII. Disease of the Aorta
XIX. Intro to Congenital Heart Disease
XX. Intro to 3D Echocardiography & Real Time 3D (4DE)