Evolve Resources for Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition

PART I: The Profession of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
1. Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
2. Professional Organizations, Development, and Advancement
3. Educational Survival Skills
4. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies
PART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment
5. Introduction to Clinical Education
6. Radiology Administration
7. Radiographic Imaging
8. Medical Imaging Equipment
9. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology
10. Human Diversity
PART III: Patient Care
11. Patient Interactions
12. History Taking
13. Biomechanics and Ergonomics of the Radiologic Imaging Professional
14. Immobilization Techniques
15. Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines
16. Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram
17. Infection Control
18. Aseptic Techniques
19. Nonaseptic Techniques
20. Medical Emergencies
21. Pharmacology
22. Principles of Drug Administration
23. Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals
PART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues
24. Professional Ethics for Medical Imaging Personnel
25. Health Informatics and Information Management
26. Medical Law
Appendices
A. The Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
B. Professional Organizations
C. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Code of Ethics
D. Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
E. Commonly Used Drugs by Brand and Generic Names
F. The Patient Care Partnership: Understanding Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities

Arlene M. Adler, MEd, R.T.(R), FAEIRS, Professor and Director, Radiologic Sciences Programs, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana, Richard R. Carlton, MS, R.T.(R)(CV), FAEIRS, Director, Radiologic Sciences, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan and Kori L. Stewart, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(CT)(ARRT), CIIP, Associate Professor of Diagnostic ImagingSchool of Health SciencesQuinnipiac UniversityNorth Haven, Connecticut, USA