PART I

BECOMING A RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST

1

1

Introduction to Quality Customer Service   William J. Callaway

2

2

Becoming a Better Student   LaVerne Tolley Gurley

15

3

Critical Thinking Skills   LaVerne Tolley Gurley

29

4

Evolution of Health Care Delivery   William J. Callaway

35

5

Radiology: A Historic Perspective   LaVerne Tolley Gurley

56

PART II

PRACTICING THE PROFESSION

65

6

Radiography Education: From Classroom to Clinic   LaVerne Tolley Gurley

66

7

The Language of Medicine   William J. Callaway

78

8

Imaging Equipment   William J. Callaway

85

9

Radiographic Examinations: Diagnosing Disease and Injury   William J. Callaway

91

10

Imaging: Conventional and Digital   LaVerne Tolley Gurley

99

11

Ethics and Professionalism in Radiologic Technology   James Ohnysty

114

12

Knowing Your Patient   LaVerne Tolley Gurley

124

13

Patient Care and Management   Penny S. Mays

132

14

Medkolegal Considerations   Russell A. Tolley

139

15

Organization and Operation of the Radiology Department   Penny S. Mays

151

16

Economics of Radiology   LaVerne Tolley Gurley

160

17

Quality Assurance in Radiology   Nancy Adams

166

18

Radiation Safety and Protective Measures   LaVerne Tolley Gurley

177

19

Allied Health Professions   Laverne Tolley Gurley

195

PART III

GROWING WITH THE PROFESSION

204

20

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists   Neta B. McKnight

205

21

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology   Joanne S. Greathouse

214

22

Professional Associations   William J. Callaway

225

23

Specialization in Radiologic Technology   Peggy D. Franklin

233

24

Professional Development and Career Advancement   Carole South-Winter

250

25

Continuing Education for the Radiologic Technologist   Barbara A. Burnham-Rupp

262

Appendix

Answers to Review Questions

270

Glossary

274