Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care

PART I: THE PROFESSION OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 1. Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences 2. Professional Organizations 3. Educational Survival Skills 4. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies

PART II: INTRODUCTION TO THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT 5. Introduction to Clinical Education 6. Radiology Administration 7. Radiographic Imaging 8. Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment 9. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology 10. Human Diversity

PART III: PATIENT CARE 11. Patient Interactions 12. History Taking 13. Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques 14. Immobilization Techniques 15. Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines 16. Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram 17. Infection Control 18. Aseptic Techniques 19. Nonaseptic Techniques 20. Medical Emergencies 21. Pharmacology 22. Principles of Drug Administration 23. Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals

PART IV: ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES 24. Professional Ethics 25. Health Records and Health Information Management 26. Medical Law

Appendices A. The Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy B. Professional Organizations C. State Licensing Agencies D. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Code of Ethics E. The Patient Care Partnership: Understanding Expectations, Rights, and Responsibilities