Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care

• PART I: The Profession of Radiologic Technology

• Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

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

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

Professional Organizations

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

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

Educational Survival Skills

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

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

Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

Tracy Herrmann, MEd, RT(R)

Angie Arnold, MEd, RT(R)

PART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment

Introduction to Clinical Education

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

Radiology Administration

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

Radiographic Imaging

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

Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment

Randy Griswold, MPA, RT(R)

Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Thomas Sandridge, MS, RT(R)

Human Diversity

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

PART III: Patient Care

Patient Interactions

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

History Taking

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

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

Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques

Jan Bruckner, PhD, PT

Immobilization Techniques

Robin Jones, MS, RT(R)

Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines

Denise E. Moore, MS, RT(R)

Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram

Denise E. Moore, MS, RT(R)

Infection Control

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

Aseptic Techniques

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

Nonaseptic Techniques

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

Medical Emergencies

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

Pharmacology

Samuel L. Gurevitz, RPh, PharmD, CGP

Principles of Drug Administration

Kenya Haugen, DM, MS, RT(R)

Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

Norman E. Bolus, MPH, CNMT

PART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues

Professional Ethics

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

Health Records and Health Information Management

Linda C. Galocy, RHIA

Medical Law

Ann M. Obergfell, JD, RT(R)

Appendices

The Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy