Now in its fifth edition, INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY continues to give readers an excellent foundation on which to build a career in the imaging sciences. It introduces the profession of radiologic technology and presents an overview of the body of knowledge that students will acquire in future radiography courses. They will also learn what to expect from a career in radiologic technology, what will be required of them as practicing radiographers, and what options they will have for advancement. The book opens with chapters on learning skills and a historical overview of medicine and radiology. Subsequent chapters cover essential topics in radiography such as patient care, ethics, medicolegal considerations, quality assurance, and radiation safety. This revised edition features a new chapter on critical thinking skills as well as significant content updates throughout.
<li>Topics are introduced and discussed with the appropriate amount of detail to give students an informative overview of subjects that will be covered in depth in future courses</li>
<li>Comprehensive information about the profession of radiologic technology addresses customer service, ethics and professionalism, how to join professional organizations, and how to keep up with continuing education requirements after graduation</li>
<li>Written with the novice in mind, this user-friendly book is designed to ease the transition into this exciting profession</li>
<li>Each topic leads into the next in a logical, readable progression, and chapters assume no prior knowledge of the subject matter, so students can easily follow the discussions</li>
<li>Learning aids such as multiple-choice questions, objectives, key terms, chapter outlines, and a glossary help students internalize important concepts.</li>
<li>A new chapter on critical thinking skills defines critical thinking and its importance to radiologic technologists, examines common mindsets that can hinder sound reasoning, and identifies four important steps to becoming a critical thinker</li>
<li>Significant updates in the chapters on professional organizations (ARRT, JCERT), continuing education, and ethics and professionalism in radiologic technology provide students with the latest information in a rapidly changing field</li>
<li>A new instructor's manual provides additional classroom support for instructors.</li>

Introduction to Radiologic Technology

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This comprehensive review/study guide designed to help students get the most out of their radiography education, as well as help them prepare for the registry exam. In an easy-to-follow outline format, it reviews content from the five major subject areas included on the ARRT exam in radiography. Each subject review is followed by a set of related questions to test students mastery of the material. Two comprehensive mock exams at the end of the book help students target areas of weakness for the most effective study and review. An excellent career planner, this book also features practical information on preparing resumes, interviewing, and career planning, to guide readers through the transition from student to practicing radiographer. A new interactive CD-ROM included FREE with the book offers many study aids and 2,000 new questions that can be randomly combined for unlimited exam practice. The major change for the new edition is the inclusion of rationales for answers. We have also added one additional 200-question mock exam to the text and include, packaged with the text, a free disk with two more 200-question exams for extra practice. That makes a total of 800 questions in exam format, plus 500 more as chapter review questions for a grand total of 1300 questions.

Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Radiography: The Complete Study Guide and Career Planner

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This guide offers a comprehensive review, in outline form, of the five major subject areas covered on the ARRT exam in radiography. Each review of a subject is followed by a set of questions related specifically to that area. After students have reviewed the material, they are ready to take the two mock exams printed in the text and the unlimited test simulations on the companion CD-ROM. This edition also provides information on preparing resumes, interviewing, and career planning in order to help students make the transition to careers as practicing radiographers.
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<li>Review questions with answers are presented in multiple-choice format similar to the ARRT exam and help students assess preparedness and identify areas that need additional study.</li>
<li>Mock exams on CD simulate taking the computer-based exam now administered by the ARRT.</li>
<li>CD allows students to work in tutorial mode ― with immediate feedback ― or in exam mode, with feedback only after the entire test is completed.</li>
<li>CD includes more than 1,100 new questions in addition to those from the book, coded by the five areas of the Registry exam, which can be randomly combined to create unlimited practice exams.</li>
<li>Study aids on CD include these: questions may be bookmarked for later study, rationales are included for correct and incorrect answers, test tips are provided for difficult questions, and test scores are recorded and stored with a date stamp.</li>
<li>Sections on career planning, continuing education requirements, and career advancement offer examples of resumes and cover letters plus other important information.</li>
<li>Career preparation content includes information on basic financial planning as it applies to salary and benefit negotiation.</li>
<li>Evolve Resources include an online course management system for instructor use.</li>
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<li>Electronic flashcards are provided on the companion CD, containing important formulas and content.</li>
<li>Text/CD provides more questions than any competing product, and the test-taking software offers an infinite number of combinations to generate unique mock exams.</li>
<li>All questions throughout are in multiple-choice format to more closely resemble the actual Registry exam.</li>
<li>Enhanced rationales make it easier to understand correct and incorrect responses to questions.</li>
<li>Expanded coverage of digital and computed radiography reflects increased emphasis on these topics on the Registry exam.</li>
<li>Exam preparation and procedures plus test taking skills are consolidated in Chapter 1.</li>
<li>Improved layout makes study guide outlines easier to read and digest.</li>
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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.
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<li>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. </li>
<li>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. </li>
<li>Comprehensive information about the profession of radiologic technology includes customer service, ethics and professionalism, and how to join professional organizations and keep up with continuing education requirements after graduation. </li>
<li>Reader-friendly style leads from one topic to the next in a logical progression, with relevant discussions, and without assuming prior knowledge of the subject matter. </li>
<li>Review questions are located at the end of each chapter with answers in the Appendix.</li>
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<li>Content updates and additions include the following: </li>
<li>Registry exam changes </li>
<li>Imaging equipment advances, especially digital </li>
<li>Medical-legal content expansion with HIPAA and other privacy concerns </li>
<li>Implications of aging populations and challenges of caring for the elderly </li>
<li>A new chapter on cultural diversity, a topic now mandated in the ASRT Core Curriculum </li>
<li>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.</li>
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A complete review, this guide covers the five major subject areas of the ARRT exam in radiography. And it’s an effective study guide for many radiography courses! Written in outline format, each review of a subject is followed by questions related specifically to that area. A companion CD-ROM includes a pool of over 1,400 questions that may be randomly combined to generate a virtually limitless number of mock exams. This edition also provides valuable information on preparing resumes and cover letters, interviewing, and career planning to help you make the transition to a successful career.
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<li>Content review in outline format includes the five major subject areas covered on the ARRT exam, helping you concentrate on the most important information.</li>
<li>Thorough coverage of digital and computed radiography reflects the increased emphasis of these topics on the Registry exam.</li>
<li> Review questions with answers let you practice AART exam-style questions, helping you assess your preparedness and identify areas that need additional study.</li>
<li>Rationales for correct and incorrect answers are included in the appendix.</li>
<li>Mock exams in the book and on CD let you test your knowledge and practice with the Registry exam format.</li>
<li>CD allows practice in tutorial mode ― with feedback after you answer each question ― or in exam mode, with feedback only after you complete the entire test.</li>
<li>Study tools on CD include:.</li>
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<li>Electronic flashcards with formulas, key terms, and important topics</li>
<li>Bookmarking of questions for later study</li>
<li>Rationales for correct and incorrect answers</li>
<li>Test tips for difficult questions</li>
<li>Test scores are saved and dated</li>
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<li>Career preparation advice covers continuing education requirements, career advancement, and basic financial planning ― such as negotiating salary and benefits.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Expanded coverage of digital imaging and ethical standards reflects the increased emphasis of these topics on the Registry exam.</li>
<li>Situational Judgment Test questions provide practice with the new type of Registry question requiring you to select the best response in an ethics-related situation.</li>
<li>232 new questions have been added to the CD ― for a total of 2,450 questions in the book and CD ― to ensure that you have plenty of practice opportunities.</li>
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This money saving package includes the 7th edition of Gurley: Introduction to Radiologic Technology Textbook and Mosby's Radiography Online: Introduction to Imaging Sciences and Patient Care (User Guide and Access Code).

Introduction to Radiologic Technology - Text and E-Book Package

Here’s everything a beginning radiography student needs to know! Introduction to Radiologic Technology, 7th Edition offers a solid overview of your exciting career as a radiologic technologist. After covering basic learning skills, this guide provides a historical perspective on radiology and insight into key topics such as the language of medicine, digital and conventional imaging, patient care, and radiation safety. Expert authors LaVerne T. Gurley and William J. Callaway describe the classes you will take in your radiography program, the latest changes in the Registry exam, what will be required in the practice setting, and your opportunities for advancement throughout your career. 
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An introduction to radiologic technology includes a concise overview of what to expect in your coursework.</li>
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Critical thinking skills are highlighted, with four important steps to take in assessing situations and making informed decisions.</li>
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Career guidelines discuss customer service, ethics and professionalism, how to join professional organizations, and how to keep up with continuing education requirements after graduation.</li>
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A clear, easy-to-read style does not assume you have prior knowledge of the subject matter. </li> </ul>
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New photographs accurately depict current equipment and practice standards.</li>
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An increased focus on digital imaging keeps you on the cutting edge of technology.</li>
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Updates include:</li> <ul>
<li>Positioning terminology</li>
<li>Program accreditations</li>
<li>Demographic information for better communication with culturally diverse patients</li>
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A closer alignment of the book's topics with ASRT Core Curriculum's section on fundamentals.</li> </ul>

Introduction to Radiologic Technology , 7e

A complete review for the Registry exam, Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Radiography: The Complete Study Guide and Career Planner, 6th Edition covers the five major subject areas of the ARRT exam in radiography. It is also an effective study guide for many radiography courses! Written in outline format, each review of a subject is followed by questions related specifically to that area. Two mock ARRT exams are included in the book, and online exams include a pool of over 1,400 review questions that may be randomly combined to generate a virtually limitless number of mock ARRT exams. From noted radiography educator William J. Callaway, this edition also provides advice on writing resumes and cover letters, interviewing, employer expectations, and continuing education requirements to help you make the transition to a successful career.
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Review of the five major subject areas covered on the ARRT exam, in an outline format, helps you concentrate on the most important information.</li> <li>
Over 2,400 review questions in the book and online offer practice with a multiple-choice format similar to the ARRT exam. </li> <li>
Thorough coverage of digital and computed radiography reflects the increased emphasis of these topics on the Registry exam.</li> </ul>
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Online mock exams let you practice in tutorial mode -- with immediate feedback after each question -- or in exam mode, with feedback only after you complete the entire test.</li> </ul>
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Online study tools include study tips for difficult questions and electronic flashcards with formulas, key terms, and important topics. </li> <li>
Rationales for correct and incorrect answers are included in the appendix.</li> </ul>
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Career preparation advice includes writing resumes and cover letters, tips for interviewing, a look at what employers expect, career advancement, basic financial planning, and continuing education requirements.</li> </ul>
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Updates reflect the latest ARRT exam changes with expanded coverage of computed and direct radiography, a review of computed tomography along with questions, and an additional 200-question exam in the Review Activities and Challenge Tests chapter.</li> <li>Online access to mock exams.</li> <li>
Job search preparation includes tips on how to submit online applications and resumes.</li> </ul>

An introduction to radiologic technology includes a concise overview of what to expect in your coursework.Critical thinking skills are highlighted, with four important steps to take in assessing situations and making informed decisions.Career guidelines discuss customer service, ethics and professionalism, how to join professional organizations, and how to keep up with continuing education requirements after graduation.A clear, easy-to-read style does not assume you have prior knowledge of the subject matter.  New photographs accurately depict current equipment and practice standards.An increased focus on digital imaging keeps you on the cutting edge of technology.Updates include: Positioning terminologyProgram accreditationsDemographic information for better communication with culturally diverse patientsA closer alignment of the book's topics with ASRT Core Curriculum's section on fundamentals.

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Content review in outline format includes the five major subject areas covered on the ARRT exam, helping you concentrate on the most important information.Thorough coverage of digital and computed radiography reflects the increased emphasis of these topics on the Registry exam. Review questions with answers let you practice AART exam-style questions, helping you assess your preparedness and identify areas that need additional study.Rationales for correct and incorrect answers are included in the appendix.Mock exams in the book and on CD let you test your knowledge and practice with the Registry exam format.CD allows practice in tutorial mode ― with feedback after you answer each question ― or in exam mode, with feedback only after you complete the entire test.Study tools on CD include:.Electronic flashcards with formulas, key terms, and important topicsBookmarking of questions for later studyRationales for correct and incorrect answersTest tips for difficult questionsTest scores are saved and datedCareer preparation advice covers continuing education requirements, career advancement, and basic financial planning ― such as negotiating salary and benefits.Expanded coverage of digital imaging and ethical standards reflects the increased emphasis of these topics on the Registry exam.Situational Judgment Test questions provide practice with the new type of Registry question requiring you to select the best response in an ethics-related situation.232 new questions have been added to the CD ― for a total of 2,450 questions in the book and CD ― to ensure that you have plenty of practice opportunities.

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Introduction to Radiologic Technology

Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Radiography: The Complete Study Guide and Career Planner

Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Radiography: The Complete Study Guide and Career Planner

Introduction to Radiologic Technology

Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Radiography: The Complete Study Guide and Career Planner

Introduction to Radiologic Technology - Text and E-Book Package

Introduction to Radiologic Technology , 7e

Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Radiography: The Complete Study Guide and Career Planner

Introduction to Radiologic Technology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card)

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