Includes index.

Contents: The profession of radiologic technology: Introduction to imaging and radiologic sciences -- Professional organizations -- Educational survival skills -- Critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies -- Introduction to the clinical environment: Introduction to clinical education -- Radiology administration -- Radiographic imaging -- Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment -- Basic radiation protection and radiobiology -- Human diversity -- Patient care: Patient interactions -- History taking -- Safe patient movement and handling techniques -- Immobilization techniques -- Vital signs, oxygen, chest tubes and lines -- Basic cardiac monitoring: the electrocardiogram -- Infection control -- Aseptic techniques -- Nonaseptic techniques -- Medical emergencies -- Pharmacology -- Principles of drug administration -- Contrast media and introduction to radiopharmaceuticals -- Ethical and legal issues: Professional ethics -- Health records and health information management -- Medical law --