Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care

Part 1 The profession of radiologic technology: Introduction to Radiologic Technology; Professional Organizations; Educational Survival Skills; Part 2 Introduction to the clinical environment: Introduction to Clinical Education; Radiological Services Administration; Radiographic Imaging; Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment; Basic Radiation Protection; Part 3 Patient care: Patient Interactions; History Taking; Transfer Techniques; Immobilization Techniques; Vital Signs and Oxygen; Infection Control; Aseptic Techniques; Nonaseptic Techniques; Medical Emergencies; Pharmacology; Contrast Media; Part 4 Ethical and legal issues: Ethics; Medical Records and Health Information; Medical Law; Appendix A: ASRT Scope of Practice Position Descriptions; Staff Radiographer; Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist; Staff Radiation Therapist; Staff Diagnostic Medical Sonographer; Appendix B: Professional Organizations; Appendix C: State Licensing Agencies; Appendix D: Patient Care Laboratory Activities; Appendix E: ARRT Code of Ethics; Appendix F: AHA Patient Bill of Rights; Appendix G: Answers to Review Questions;