cover image - Introduction to Radiologic Technology - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780443119217
Copyright: 2025
Publication Date: 06-26-2024
Page Count: 216
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $67.99

Introduction to Radiologic Technology - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 9th Edition

by William J. Callaway, MA, RT(R)

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

cover image - Introduction to Radiologic Technology - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780443119217
Copyright: 2025
Publication Date: 06-26-2024
Page Count: 216
Imprint: Elsevier
List Price: $67.99
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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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • 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

    Glossary
    Index
  • William J. Callaway, MA, RT(R), Radiography Educator, Author, Speaker
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