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
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