Includes : bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to quality customer service -- Becoming a better student -- Critical thinking skills -- Evolution of health care delivery -- Radiology : a historic perspective -- Radiography education : from classroom to clinic -- The language of medicine -- Imaging equipment -- Radiographic examinations : diagnosing disease and injury -- Imaging : conventional and digital -- Ethics and professionalism in radiologic technology -- Knowing your patient -- Patient care and management -- Medicolegal considerations -- Organization and operation of the radiology department -- Economics of radiology -- Quality assurance in radiology -- Radiation safety and protective measures -- Allied health professions -- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists -- The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology -- Professional associations -- Specialization in radiologic technology -- Professional development and career advancement -- Continuing education for the radiologic technologist --