PART I: The Profession of Radiologic Technology 1. Introduction to Imaging and Radiologic Sciences 2. Professional Organizations 3. Educational Survival Skills 4. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Strategies
PART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment 5. Introduction to Clinical Education 6. Radiology Administration 7. Radiographic Imaging 8. Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Equipment 9. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology 10. Human Diversity
PART III: Patient Care 11. Patient Interactions 12. History Taking 13. Safe Patient Movement and Handling Techniques 14. Immobilization Techniques 15. Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines 16. Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram 17. Infection Control 18. Aseptic Techniques 19. Nonaseptic Techniques 20. Medical Emergencies 21. Pharmacology 22. Principles of Drug Administration 23. Contrast Media and Introduction to Radiopharmaceuticals
PART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues 24. Professional Ethics 25. Health Records and Health Information Management 26. Medical Law Appendices