ISBN:
9780443117268
Copyright:
2025
Page Count:
216
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$78.99
Introduction to Radiologic Technology, 9th Edition
by William J. Callaway, MA, RT(R)
Paperback
ISBN:
9780443117268
Copyright:
2025
Page Count:
216
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$78.99
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Introduce your students to the radiologic technology profession with this solid text! Covering everything a beginning radiography student needs to know, Introduction to Radiologic Technology, 9th Edition lays the groundwork for a successful career. It includes coverage of the coursework required, basic learning skills, a historical perspective on radiology, and insight into key topics such as the language of medicine, digital imaging, patient interactions, and radiation safety. This book also includes a discussion of the radiographer’s role in the practice setting and opportunities for advancement.
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- Clear, easy-to-read style is friendly for new students with a logical progression that assumes no prior knowledge of the subject matter.
- Thorough introduction to the field of radiologic technology provides coverage at just the right level of detail to introduce subjects that will be covered in-depth in future courses.
- Sound foundation for a radiography career ensures that students understand customer service, ethics and professionalism, professional organizations, continuing education requirements after graduation, and more, providing a solid base of knowledge from which to make important personal and career decisions.
- Cultural diversity coverage orients students to the challenge of dealing with patients from different cultures in the medical environment.
- Critical thinking emphasis explains what critical thinking is and why it is important to radiographers.
- Educator resources on the companion Evolve website include PowerPoint® slides, test bank, image collection, critical thinking questions, and suggested student activities.
- Pedagogy includes objectives, key terms, outlines, and review questions in every chapter.
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- NEW! Expanded information on radiologic specialties, what to expect during clinical education, expectations of new radiographers, and more.
- NEW! Updated coverage of key topics, including patient consent, medical terminology, patient care considerations, radiation safety, imaging equipment, and image acquisition.
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Part I: Becoming a Radiologic Technologist
1. Radiography Education: From Classroom to Clinic
2. Becoming an Outstanding Student
3. Evolution of Health Care Delivery
4. Radiology: A Historic Perspective
Part II: Practicing the Profession
5. Orientation to Patient Care
6. Providing Quality Patient Service
7. The Language of Medicine
8. The Technology of Medical Imaging
9. Radiographic Examinations: Diagnosing Disease and Injury
10. Radiation Safety and Protective Measures
11. Ethics, Professionalism, and Law in Radiologic Technology
12. Radiology Department: Organization and Operation
13. Health Professions
Part III: Growing with the Profession
14. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
15. Professional Associations
16. Clinical Specialization and Career Advancement
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Expected availability date: 08-12-2024
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