Introduction to radiologic & imaging sciences & patient care / [edited by] 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.

pt. I. The profession of radiologic technology. Introduction to imaging and radiologic sciences / Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton
Professional organizations / Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler
Educational survival skills / Arlene M. Adler, Richard R. Carlton
Critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies / Tracy Herrmann, Angie Arnold
pt. II. Introduction to the clinical environment. Introduction to clinical education / Sarah S. Baker
Radiology administration / Luann J. Culbreth
Radiographic imaging / Vesna Balac
Radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment / Randy Griswold
Basic radiation protection and radiobiology / Thomas G. Sandridge
Human diversity / Bettye G. Wilson
pt. III. Patient care. Patient interactions / Bettye G. Wilson
History taking / Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler
Safe patient movement and handling techniques / Jan Bruckner
Immobilization techniques / Robin Jones
Vital signs, oxygen, chest tubes, and lines / Denise E. Moore
Basic cardiac monitoring: the electrocardiogram / Denise E. Moore
Infection control / Jody Ellis
Aseptic techniques / Lynn Carlton
Nonaseptic techniques / Lynn Carlton
Medical emergencies / Joanne S. Greathouse
Pharmacology / Samuel L. Gurevitz
Principles of drug administration / Kenya Haugen
Contrast media and introduction to radiopharmaceuticals / Norman E. Bolus, Elizabeth Cloyd
pt. IV. Ethical and legal issues. Professional ethics / Kevin L. Rush
Health records and health information management / Linda C. Galocy
Medical law / Ann M. Obergfell
Appendices. The practice standards for medical imaging and radiation therapy
Professional organizations
State licensing agencies
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Code of Ethics
Commonly used drugs by brand and generic names
The patient care partnership: understanding expectations, rights, and responsibilities.