Name

Davies Publishing

Legal name

Davies Publishing, Inc.

Website

https://daviespublishing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education Publishing

NAICS

Books Printing (323117), Software Publishers (5132), Book Retailers and News Dealers (459210)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Licensure & Certification Exam Prep (Bar/CPA/NCLEX/PMP, etc.) (EDAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exam Prep & Standards-Aligned Review Courseware (Within Curriculum) (EDAFACAO), Test-Taking Skills, Strategies & Study Skills Guides (EDAGADAL), Assessment, Testing & Exam Prep Publishing (MPAJABAF)

Keywords

• Ultrasound exam preparation
• CME continuing education
• Sonography publishing products
• Interactive mock exams
• Medical registry review materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of educational publications including review books, interactive mock exams (CD-ROM and download), flashcards, and reference guides. Revenue generated through one-time purchase transactions for physical and digital products.
2. CME Credit Processing: Processing fees for CME credit applications associated with purchased educational products. Customers apply for credit after purchase, with no prepayment required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Davies Publishing sells specialty educational publications and interactive mock exam software for ultrasound professionals preparing for ARDMS and CCI registry certification exams. Its 1-2-3 Step program bundles review texts (Step 1), interactive CD-ROM/download mock exams (Step 2), and ScoreCards flashcards (Step 3), with products also sold individually for SDMS/SVU-approved CME credit. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the company's e-commerce website, with downloads, CD-ROMs, and printed books shipped worldwide.

Product overview

Davies Publishing is a specialist publisher of ultrasound education, test preparation, and continuing medical education (CME) products for healthcare professionals. The company operates the '1-2-3 Step Ultrasound Education & Test Preparation' program, a three-step educational methodology combining review texts (Step 1), interactive mock exams in CD-ROM and download formats (Step 2), and flashcard study systems called ScoreCards (Step 3). Products cover ARDMS and CCI registry exam preparation across multiple ultrasound specialties including Vascular Technology, Abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Breast, Cardiac/Echocardiography (Adult, Fetal, Pediatric), Musculoskeletal, and Pediatric Sonography, plus foundational Ultrasound Physics. The product portfolio includes illustrated review texts, question-and-answer reviews, interactive multimedia mock exams with image galleries and video clips, reference guides and workbooks, and bundled packages. All products are SDMS- or SVU-approved for CME credit, with most offerings providing 6-20 hours of continuing education credit. The company has served the ultrasound profession for over 35 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1-2-3 Step Ultrasound Education & Test Preparation: Davies' flagship program covering registry exam preparation in three steps: review text, mock exam, and flashcards.
• Planet CME
• ScoreCards
• Inside Ultrasound

Products and services

• Interactive Mock Exams (CD-ROM and Download) Multimedia exam simulation software available for download or CD-ROM delivery, featuring Test Mode and Learn Mode, automatic timer, topic-by-topic performance analysis, image galleries, video clips, and CME credit functionality. Covers Vascular Technology, Abdomen, Ob/Gyn, Breast, Ultrasound Physics, Fetal Echo, Pediatric Echo, Pediatric Sonography, and Musculoskeletal Sonography exams.
• Vascular Technology: An Illustrated Review Silver-bullet review text explaining and illustrating everything needed to pass the ARDMS Vascular Technology, APCA Physicians' Vascular Interpretation, or CCI RVS exam. Now in 5th edition with full-color illustrations. 15 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.
• Ob/Gyn Sonography: An Illustrated Review Comprehensive topic-by-topic review for the ARDMS specialty exam in ob/gyn sonography, virtual atlas of normal and abnormal conditions, and clinical reference. 2nd edition All-New Full-Color Edition. 15 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.
• Ultrasound Physics Review: SPI Edition SPI edition of the single best-selling mock exam devoted to the ARDMS exam in ultrasound physics, written to help candidates understand the principles and facts needed to pass the SPI exam.
• Sonography Scanning Clinical reference now in its 5th edition illustrating step-by-step how to perform AIUM-compliant ultrasound protocols and produce high-quality standardized diagnostic sonograms. Comprehensive 768-page visual guide with detailed instructions for imaging, documenting, and labeling pathology.
• Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology Full-color textbook teaching clinical ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology, winner of the 2015 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award for excellence in book editorial and design. 649 pages with 1234 illustrations and sonograms. 15 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.
• Abdominal Ultrasound: How, Why and When Practical clinically relevant guide for practitioners working in abdominal ultrasound. 3rd edition. Covers basic related anatomy, technique, and ultrasound appearances together with most common pathological processes. Over 750 illustrations including over 150 in color.
• Breast Sonography Review Q&A review for the ARDMS Breast exam by Kathryn Gill. Contains 289 registry-like questions with answers, clear explanations, and references. Image-based cases and schematic illustrations. 6 hours CME credit.
• Adult Echocardiography Review 2nd edition review covering topics and tasks on the Adult Echo specialty exam outline published by ARDMS. Step 2 of Davies 1-2-3-Step Ultrasound Education & Test Prep program.
• Fetal Echocardiography Review 2nd edition review covering topics and tasks on the ARDMS Fetal Echocardiography exam outline. Contains 513 registry-like questions with answers, clear explanations, and references. Image-based cases and schematic illustrations. 12 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.
• Pediatric Echocardiography Review Review covering topics and tasks on the ARDMS Pediatric Echocardiography exam outline. Contains over 600 registry-like questions with answers, clear explanations, and references. Hundreds of diagnostic images and 60+ video clips from echocardiograms. 12 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.
• Pediatric Sonography Review New product covering topics and tasks on the ARDMS Pediatric Sonography exam outline. Contains 623 registry-like questions with answers, clear explanations, and references. More than 250 diagnostic images, schematics, and illustrations. 12 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.
• Musculoskeletal Sonography Review Review covering topics and tasks on the ARDMS Musculoskeletal Sonographer exam outline. Contains 571 registry-like questions with answers, clear explanations, and references. More than 200 images and schematic illustrations. 12 hours SDMS-approved CME credit.
• Inside Ultrasound Vascular Reference Guide Spiral-bound full-color vascular reference containing more than 150 reference tables and 1200 illustrations and images. Comprehensive diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment information. SVU-approved for 20 hours CME credit acceptable to ARDMS, APCA, ARRT, CCI, and most accrediting organizations.
• Inside Ultrasound Vascular Reference Guide Workbook Essential adjunct to the Vascular Reference Guide with multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, short answer questions, and optimization questions. Contains 159 full-color illustrations and ultrasound images, 72 charts, graphs, and tables.
• Inside Ultrasound Venous Vascular Reference Guide Comprehensive pocket-style textbook dedicated to Non-Invasive Venous Testing and the Venous System. NEW AND EXPANDED edition with full-color images, anatomical illustrations, quick-reference tables, worksheets, and explanations of anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and treatment.
• ScoreCards for Ob/Gyn Sonography Sophisticated flip- and flashcard study system yielding maximum gain with minimum pain. Nearly 500 questions keyed to the registry's exam outline, plus answers, explanations, more than 140 images, and handy references. Step 3 in Davies' 1-2-3 Step program.
• ScoreCards for Vascular Technology Portable spiral-bound flashcard study system with nearly 500 questions keyed to the registry's exam outline. More than sixty image-based cases prepare candidates to tackle scans on the exam. 10 hours SDMS-approved CME credits.
• Vascular Technology 3-Step Bundle Discounted bundle combining Davies 1-2-3 Step products: Vascular Technology: An Illustrated Review (Step 1), Vascular Technology Interactive Mock Exam CD-ROM (Step 2), and ScoreCards for Vascular Technology (Step 3). 40 CME credits.
• Vascular Technology and Ultrasound Physics SPI Bundle Discounted bundle for RVT candidates taking both the ARDMS Vascular Technology specialty exam and the SPI exam. Includes Vascular Technology: An Illustrated Review (5th edition), Vascular Technology Interactive Mock Exam, and Ultrasound Physics Interactive Mock Exam. 45 CME credits.
• Sonography Principles and Instruments 10th edition textbook explaining how diagnostic ultrasound works and covering essentials of ultrasound physics and instrumentation including Doppler imaging, artifacts, safety, and quality assurance. More than 1,300 illustrations including ultrasound scans.
• Vascular Anatomy and Physiology Introductory text providing foundational knowledge in vascular anatomy and physiology for ultrasound professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 90% of Davies customers pass their registry exams on the first attempt
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARDMS is the primary certification body for diagnostic medical sonographers. Davies products are specifically designed to cover ARDMS exam outlines and are recognized as exam preparation materials. The company references ARDMS exam content outlines as the basis for their question banks and review materials.
• SDMS (Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSDMS is the professional organization for sonographers. Davies products are SDMS-approved for CME credit, meaning they have been reviewed and certified as acceptable continuing medical education activities by the SDMS.
• SVU (Society for Vascular Ultrasound)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVU is the professional society for vascular sonographers. Davies vascular products are SVU-approved for CME credit accepted by ARDMS, APCA, ARRT, CCI, and most accrediting organizations.
• APCA (Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPCA offers the Physicians' Vascular Interpretation (PVI) exam and credential. Davies products cover APCA exam topics, including the RPVI credential preparation materials.
• CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI offers the RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) and RVS credentials. Davies products are designed to help candidates prepare for CCI exams in addition to ARDMS exams.
• AIUM (American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIUM establishes practice guidelines for ultrasound. Davies reference materials reference AIUM guidelines for scanning protocols and practice standards.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 123sonography: Online ultrasound education platform offering video-based courses, CME credits, and certification prep for cardiac, vascular, and general sonography. Comparable to Davies in serving the same credentialed ultrasound audience but with a digital-native delivery model.
• Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute: A long-standing ultrasound education provider offering live CME courses, registry review programs, and online training for sonographers. Direct competitor to Davies in vascular, echo, abdominal, and Ob/Gyn ultrasound exam preparation, targeting the same ARDMS and CCI candidate audience.
• Pegasus Lectures: Specialist in ultrasound and echocardiography board review, offering registry prep seminars, online courses, and board review textbooks for ARDMS and CCI candidates. Highly comparable to Davies in target customer (sonographers) and product type (review/mock exam content for ultrasound credentials).

Emerging players

• BoardVitals (Part of Ascend Learning): Online board review and CME platform with Q-banks across medical specialties, including some allied health certification prep. Represents a modern, subscription-based, mobile-native model that contrasts with Davies' CD-ROM/download format — a competitive direction the ultrasound prep market may move toward.
• TrueLearn (Part of Ascend Learning): Adaptive learning Q-bank platform serving medical specialty board exams with analytics and mobile delivery. Demonstrates the modern digital-first direction that ultrasound registry prep may evolve toward, potentially pressuring Davies' legacy interactive mock exam format.

Broad incumbents

• Wolters Kluwer Health: Major medical and health publisher (Lippincott) producing clinical references, textbooks, and continuing education products. Operates in adjacent medical publishing territory where ultrasound content could be developed or acquired, posing both partnership and competitive context for Davies.
• McGraw Hill Education: Large educational publisher with deep test prep and medical/health sciences publishing lines. Comparable to Davies in business model (content publishing for exam preparation) but at vastly greater scale and across many more verticals.
• Elsevier (clinical and medical education division): Large academic and medical publisher offering medical textbooks, reference works, and clinical education platforms. While not specialized in ultrasound registry prep, Elsevier's medical publishing scale and digital platforms represent a broader competitive and partnership context for niche publishers like Davies.

Others

• ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography): The primary certification body whose exam outlines drive Davies' entire product catalog. Not a direct competitor but an indispensable ecosystem participant; ARDMS' curriculum decisions determine demand for Davies' content.
• SDMS (Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography): Professional society that approves Davies products for CME credit and serves the same sonographer membership. Acts as both an enabling partner (CME approval) and a potential competitor (member benefits and educational offerings) for Davies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/daviespublishing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/davies-publishing-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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