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Communication and Leadership Month

Communication and Leadership Month

In partnership with British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS), Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) and Sonography Canada

This September, the ASA is proud to collaborate with SDMS, Sonography Canada, and BMUS to spotlight the importance of communication and leadership in sonography. These skills are critical for building effective clinical teams, supporting safe and compassionate patient care, and strengthening the role of sonographers as leaders within healthcare.

Sonographers who excel in communication and leadership not only improve patient experiences but also foster collaboration, mentor peers, and advocate for the profession. Developing these capabilities is vital to navigating complex clinical environments and ensuring high standards of practice.

Throughout the month, we’re sharing a curated collection of educational resources—ranging from journal articles and webinars to podcasts and interactive modules—designed to support your professional growth and highlight the impact of strong communication and leadership skills in sonography.

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‘More like a partnership’: A qualitative evaluation of Communication Coaching for Sonographers (CCS) in obstetric ultrasound

Adapting a communication coaching intervention for obstetric sonographers delivering unexpected news: A qualitative study

Making the transition from student to newly qualified vascular sonographer: An exploration of the domains of professionalism

Learning how to deliver bad and challenging news: Exploring the experience of trainee sonographers – A qualitative study

Patient experience of imaging reports: A systematic literature review

Embedding new technology into clinical ultrasound practice: Is role extension for sonographers the key to improving patient pathways?

Exploring sonographer emotional well-being: NHS sonographers’ experience of the restorative function of professional supervision

Role extension in advanced ultrasound practice: A framework approach and case study

A mixed method study into obstetric sonographer-led-discharge and other forms of sonographer role extension

Instagram: A platform for ultrasound education?

Considerations of communication challenges facing sonographers in Australia beyond 2024: An ageing population, ageism and maintaining the focus on patient-centered care

Work readiness attributes: Comparative views of clinical supervisors and final year sonography students

The challenges for patients and sonographers when complex obstetric anomalies are identified

Delivering unexpected news via obstetric ultrasound: A systematic review and meta-ethnographic synthesis of expectant parent and staff experiences

Does My Patient Understand What I Am About To Do?

Incidence and Cause of Occupational Burnout Syndrome Among Sonographers
Impact of Advanced Cardiac Sonographers on Exam Completeness in the Echocardiography Laboratory
The Impact of a Structured Onboarding and Education Program on the Professional Advancement of a Pediatric Sonographer
Enhancing Ultrasound Access in Rural Saskatchewan: A Mixed-Methods Study of Telerobotic Technology
Incidence and Cause of Occupational Burnout Syndrome Among Sonographers