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Sixth Edition
By
La Verne Gurley, PhD, FASRT, Professor Emeritus, South West Tennessee Community College, Memphis, TN, USA
William Callaway, BA, RT(R), Associate Dean, Department of Health Professions, Director, Associate Degree Radiography Program, Academic Services Division, Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL, USA
Description
An excellent orientation to the field of radiologic technology, this book has launched the careers of generations of successful radiographers.
It covers basic learning skills and provides a historical overview of medicine and radiology. With this text, readers will have not only
a solid introduction to the coursework that will follow in their radiography program, but they will also know what to expect from a career
in the imaging sciences, what will be required in the practice environment, and what their options will be for advancement.
Contents
Part 1: Becoming a Radiologic Technologist
Chapter 1: Introduction to Quality Customer Service – includes NEW
section covering diversity
Chapter 2: Becoming a Better Student
Chapter 3: Memorization?A Key to Learning
Chapter
4: Critical Thinking Skills
Chapter 5: The History of Medicine
Chapter 6: Radiology: A Historical Perspective
Part
2: Practicing the Profession
Chapter 7: Radiography Education: From Classroom to Clinic
Chapter 8: The Language
of Medicine
Chapter 9: Imaging Equipment
Chapter 10: Radiographic Examinations: Diagnosing Disease and Injury
Chapter
11: Imaging: Life Cycle and Quality
Chapter 12: Ethics and Professionalism in Radiologic Technology
Chapter 13: Patient
Care and Management
Chapter 14: Medicolegal Considerations
Chapter 15: Organizations and Operation of the Radiology Department
Chapter
16: Economics of Radiology
Chapter 17: Quality Assurance in Radiology
Chapter 18: Radiation Safety and Protective Measures
Chapter
19: Allied Health Professions
Part 3: Growing with the Profession
Chapter 20: The American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists
Chapter 21: The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Chapter 22: Professional
Associations
Chapter 23: Specialization in Radiologic Technology
Chapter 24: Professional Development and Career Advancement
Chapter
25: Continuing Education for the Radiologic Technologist
Chapter 26: Status of Health Care Delivery
Appendix: Answers
to Review Questions
Glossary
Index
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Paperback, 448 pages, publication date: JAN-2006
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-03566-8
ISBN-10: 0-323-03566-3
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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