Develop the skills you need to safely and effectively produce high-quality medical images with Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, 11th Edition. Reorganized and updated with the latest advances in the field, this new edition aligns with the ASRT curriculum to strengthen your understanding of key concepts, and prepare you for success on the ARRT certification exam and in clinical practice. Firmly established as a core resource for medical imaging technology courses, this text gives you a strong foundation in the study and practice of radiologic physics, imaging and exposure, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more. - Expanded coverage of radiologic science topics, including radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more, allows this text to be used over several semesters. - Chapter introductions, summaries, outlines, objectives, and key terms help you to organize and pinpoint the most important information. - Formulas, conversion tables, and abbreviations are highlighted for easy access to frequently used information. - "Penguin" boxes recap the most vital chapter information. - End-of-chapter questions include definition exercises, matching, short answer, and calculations to help you review material. - Key terms and expanded glossary enable you to easily reference and study content. - Highlighted math formulas call attention to key mathematical information for special focus. - NEW! Chapters on Radiography/Fluoroscopy Patient Radiation Dose and Computed Tomography Patient Radiation Dose equip you to use the most current patient dosing technology. - NEW! Streamlined physics and math sections ensure you're prepared to take the ARRT exam and succeed in the clinical setting.

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Radiologic Technology** Develop the skills you need to produce diagnostic-quality medical images! Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection, 12th Edition provides a solid foundation in the concepts of medical imaging and digital radiography. Featuring hundreds of radiographs and illustrations, this comprehensive text helps you make informed decisions regarding technical factors, image quality, and radiation safety for both patients and providers. New to this edition are all-digital images and the latest radiation protection standards and units of measurement. Written by noted educator Stewart Carlyle Bushong, this text will prepare you for success on the ARRT® certification exam and in imaging practice. - Broad coverage of radiologic science topics includes radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, and radiation protection, with special topics including mammography, fluoroscopy, spiral computed tomography, and cardiovascular interventional procedures. - Objectives, outlines, chapter introductions, and summaries organize information and emphasize the most important concepts in every chapter. - Formulas, conversion tables, and abbreviations provide a quick reference for frequently used information, and math equations are always followed by sample problems with direct clinical application. - Key terms are bolded and defined at first mention in the text, with each bolded term included in the expanded glossary. - Math formulas are highlighted in special shaded boxes for quick reference. - Penguin icons in shaded boxes represent important facts or bits of information that must be learned to understand the subject. - End-of-chapter questions help students review the material with definition exercises, short-answer questions, and calculations. - Student workbook reinforces understanding with worksheets that complement the content covered in the text. Available separately. - NEW! Updated content reflects the newest curriculum standards outlined by the ARRT® and ASRT. - NEW! All images are digital, following current radiology practice. - NEW! Updated radiation protection standards and units of measurement are incorporated throughout the text. - NEW! Streamlined physics and math sections focus on the essential content to ensure student technologists are prepared to take the ARRT® exam and have the background needed to perform well in the clinical environment. - NEW! Increased alignment of chapter objectives with the ASRT core curriculum helps students focus on need-to-know content in preparation for the Registry exam and for clinical success.

Sharpen your radiographic skills and reinforce what you've learned in Bushong's Radiologic Science for Technologists, 10th Edition. Corresponding to the chapters in the textbook, this workbook helps you learn by doing worksheets, crossword puzzles, and math exercises. A Math Tutor section helps you brush up on your math skills. You'll gain the scientific understanding and practical experience necessary to become an informed, confident radiographer. In-depth coverage lets you review and apply all of the major concepts from the text. Over 100 worksheets make it easy to review specific topics, and are numbered according to textbook chapter. Math Tutor exercises provide a great refresher for beginning students or extra practice with decimal and fractional timers, fraction/decimal conversion, solving for desired mAs, and technique adjustments. Penguin boxes summarize relevant information from the textbook, making it easier to review major concepts and do worksheet exercises. New worksheets on digital radiographic technique and the digital image display provide an excellent review of the new textbook chapters. Closer correlation to the textbook simplifies your review.

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. 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 terminology Program accreditations Demographic information for better communication with culturally diverse patients A closer alignment of the book's topics with ASRT Core Curriculum's section on fundamentals.

Gain a full understanding of both basic and complex concepts in radiation protection, biology, and physics. Beautifully designed and easy to follow, Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 8th Edition promotes the safe use of ionizing radiation in all imaging modalities, including the effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of radiation safety practices for patients and personnel. This market-leading text reflects the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines to help you succeed on the ARRT exam. Plus, the new edition includes tables with sensitivity ranges to provide easy reference for each type of dosimeter. Convenient, easy-to-use features include chapter outlines and objectives, listing and highlighting of key terms, and bulleted summaries, general discussion questions, and review questions to enhance student comprehension and retention. NCRP and ICRP content includes guidelines, regulations, and radiation quantities and units, explaining the effects of low-level ionizing radiation, demonstrating the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases, and providing the regulatory perspective needed for practice. Clear and concise writing style covers complex concepts in radiation protection, biology, and physics in a building-block approach from basic to more complex concepts. Timely coverage of radiation protection regulations addresses radiation awareness and education efforts across the globe. NEW! Chapter Radiation Safety in Computed Tomography and Mammography compiles content on tomography and mammography into one chapter. UPDATED! Full-color equipment images and illustrations reinforce important information. UPDATED! Content reflects the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum guidelines. Review questions are included at the end of chapters to assess your comprehension, with answers on the Evolve companion website. NEW! Key-word glossary helps you find and understand need-to-know terms. NEW! Additional tables with sensitivity ranges makes each type of dosimeters easy to reference

Reinforce your understanding of diagnostic imaging and sharpen your radiographic skills! Corresponding to the chapters in Bushong’s Radiologic Science for Technologists, 12th Edition, this workbook helps you review key concepts and gain the technical knowledge needed to become an informed and confident radiographer. More than 100 worksheets include engaging exercises allowing you to assess your comprehension and apply your knowledge to imaging practice. More than 100 worksheets make it easy to review specific topics from the text, and are numbered according to textbook chapter. In-depth coverage of the textbook’s topics lets you review medical imaging concepts and apply them to practice. Penguin icons highlight important information from the textbook, making it easier to understand concepts and complete the worksheet exercises. NEW! Closer correlation of worksheets to the textbook simplifies your review of radiologic physics, which can be a difficult subject to understand. NEW! New worksheets on digital radiographic technique and the digital image display correspond to the new content covered in the textbook.

Radiologic Science for Technologists, 10th Edition is full-colour and highly detailed edition which addresses a broad range of radiologic disciplines and provides a strong foundation in the study and practice of radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more.

This text aims to bring students up-to-date with radiologic science. Now in its fifth edition, it includes new chapters, such as image contrast and fast imaging techniques of MRI, duplex technology of diagnostic ultrasound and quality assurance in x-ray imaging.

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If you're preparing for ARRT certification or state licensing requirements, or if you'd just like to maintain a high level of clinical competence, Medical Radiography is the one source to help you understand the concepts and principles involved in radiography. Filled with high quality images, this Medical Radiography PreTest helps you examine your knowledge of radiation protection, equipment operation and maintenance, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures and patient care and features 1,000 exam-type questions based on the 1995 Content Specifications for the ARRT exam; answers, full explanations, and current references; tips for reviewing and taking the ARRT exam; ARRT standard definitions to aid your understanding of terminology; a review of mathematical principles including practice problems and answers; and a master bibliography of current radiographic literature.