New to this edition
- 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.
Author Information
By William J. Callaway, MA, RT(R), Radiography Educator, Author, Speaker
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
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