,Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences
& Patient Care
SIXTH EDITION
Arlene M. Adler MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS
Professor and Director, Radiologic Sciences Programs, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana
Richard R. Carlton MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS
Director and Associate Professor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Grand Valley State University, Grand
Rapids, Michigan
With 392 illustrations
2
,Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I The Profession of Radiologic Technology
Chapter 1 Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
Medical Radiation Sciences
An Overview of the History of Medicine
History of Radiologic Technology
Opportunities in Radiologic Technology
Health Care Team
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 2 Professional Organizations
Accreditation of Schools
Certification of Individuals
Professional Societies
Radiologist and Physicist Organizations
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 3 Educational Survival Skills
What is Stress?
3
, Interventions
Buffering Stressors
Study Skills and Test Taking
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 4 Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies
What are Critical Thinking and Problem Solving?
Steps in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Clinical Applications of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Maintaining Critical-Thinking Skills
Summary
Bibliography
Part II Introduction to the Clinical Environment
Chapter 5 Introduction to Clinical Education
Clinical Education
Major Clinical Education Policies
Progressive Clinical Development
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 6 Radiology Administration
The Hospital Environment
Other Health Care Settings
Management Functions
Regulating Agencies and Committees
Characteristics of Good Employees
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 7 Radiographic Imaging
Image Production
Image Receptor Systems
Image Quality Factors
Fluoroscopic Imaging
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 8 Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment
Diagnostic Yield and Efficacy
Manipulation of Radiographic Equipment
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& Patient Care
SIXTH EDITION
Arlene M. Adler MEd, RT(R), FAEIRS
Professor and Director, Radiologic Sciences Programs, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana
Richard R. Carlton MS, RT(R)(CV), FAEIRS
Director and Associate Professor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, Grand Valley State University, Grand
Rapids, Michigan
With 392 illustrations
2
,Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I The Profession of Radiologic Technology
Chapter 1 Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences
Medical Radiation Sciences
An Overview of the History of Medicine
History of Radiologic Technology
Opportunities in Radiologic Technology
Health Care Team
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 2 Professional Organizations
Accreditation of Schools
Certification of Individuals
Professional Societies
Radiologist and Physicist Organizations
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 3 Educational Survival Skills
What is Stress?
3
, Interventions
Buffering Stressors
Study Skills and Test Taking
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 4 Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies
What are Critical Thinking and Problem Solving?
Steps in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Clinical Applications of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Maintaining Critical-Thinking Skills
Summary
Bibliography
Part II Introduction to the Clinical Environment
Chapter 5 Introduction to Clinical Education
Clinical Education
Major Clinical Education Policies
Progressive Clinical Development
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 6 Radiology Administration
The Hospital Environment
Other Health Care Settings
Management Functions
Regulating Agencies and Committees
Characteristics of Good Employees
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 7 Radiographic Imaging
Image Production
Image Receptor Systems
Image Quality Factors
Fluoroscopic Imaging
Summary
Bibliography
Chapter 8 Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment
Diagnostic Yield and Efficacy
Manipulation of Radiographic Equipment
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