ISBN:
9780443119224
Copyright:
2025
Publication Date:
07-02-2024
Page Count:
216
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$67.99
Introduction to Radiologic Technology - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 9th Edition
by William J. Callaway, MA, RT(R)
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ISBN:
9780443119224
Copyright:
2025
Publication Date:
07-02-2024
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.
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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
Glossary
Index
