Table of Contents

PART I: The Profession of Radiologic Technology

Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS

Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS

Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS

Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS

Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS

Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS

Tracy Herrmann, MEd, RT(R)

Angie Arnold, MEd, RT(R)

PART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment

Sarah S. Baker, EdD, RT(R), FASRT

Luann Culbreth, M.Ed., MBA, RT(R)(MR)(QM) CRA FMSRT, FAHRA

Vesna Balac, MS,RT (R(MR))

Randy Griswold, MPA, RT(R)

Thomas Sandridge, MS, RT(R)

Bettye G. Wilson, MAEd, RT(R)(CT), ARRT, RDMS, FASRT

PART III: Patient Care

Bettye G. Wilson, MAEd, RT(R)(CT), ARRT, RDMS, FASRT

Richard R. Carlton, MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS

Arlene M. Adler, MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS

Jan Bruckner, PhD, PT

Robin Jones, MS, RT(R)

Denise E. Moore, MS, RT(R)

Denise E. Moore, MS, RT(R)

Jody L. Ellis, MMS, PA-C, RT(R)

Lynn Carlton MS, RDMS, RT(R)(M)

Lynn Carlton MS, RDMS, RT(R)(M)

Joanne S. Greathouse, EdS, RT(R), FASRT, FAEIRS

Samuel L. Gurevitz, RPh, PharmD, CGP

Kenya Haugen, DM, MS, RT(R)

Norman E. Bolus, MPH, CNMT

PART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues

Kevin L. Rush, MHA, RT (R)(T) FASRT

Linda C. Galocy, RHIA




Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
Professional Organizations
Educational Survival Skills
Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies
Introduction to Clinical Education
Radiology Administration
Radiographic Imaging
Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment
Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology
Human Diversity
Patient Interactions
History Taking
Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques
Immobilization Techniques
Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines
Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram
Infection Control
Aseptic Techniques
Nonaseptic Techniques
Medical Emergencies
Pharmacology
Principles of Drug Administration
Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals
Professional Ethics
Health Records and Health Information Management
Medical Law


Ann M. Obergfell, JD, RT(R)

Appendices




The Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

About the Author

Dr. Stewart has a doctorate in Biomedical (Health) Informatics. She is the Director of the Radiologic Sciences Program at Quinnipiac University and former Director of Training for SIIM (Society of Imaging Informatics). She is an acclaimed lecturer and is touted as one of the foremost experts in Imaging Informatics. Her most recent publication was coauthor of Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care (Elsevier).