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.

New to Edition
* Critical Thinking Skills chapter provides an excellent introduction to what critical thinking is and why it is important to RTs, through developing a useful definition of critical thinking, examining common mindsets that can hinder sound reasoning, and presenting four important steps for readers to take on their way to becoming critical thinkers.
* Thorough introduction to the field of radiologic technology covers topics in just the right amount of detail to give an informative overview of subjects that will be covered in depth in future courses.
* Content updates and additions include the following: Li>Registry exam changes
* Imaging equipment advances, especially digital
* Medical-legal content expansion with HIPAA and other privacy concerns
* Implications of aging populations and challenges of caring for the elderly
* A new chapter on cultural diversity, a topic now mandated in the ASRT Core Curriculum
* Expanded Instructor?s Resource Manual includes back-of-book CD with all print content, an expanded test bank with approximately 10 multiple-choice questions per chapter, and an electronic image collection of images from the book

Table of 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