Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care

Dr. Stewart has a doctorate in Biomedical (Health) Informatics. She is the Director of the Radiologic Sciences Program at Quinnipiac University and former Director of Training for SIIM (Society of Imaging Informatics). She is an acclaimed lecturer and is touted as one of the foremost experts in Imaging Informatics. Her most recent publication was coauthor of Introduction to Radiologic & Imaging Sciences & Patient Care (Elsevier).

• PART I: The Profession of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences1. Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences2. Professional Organizations, Development, and Advancement3. Educational Survival Skills4. Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving StrategiesPART II: Introduction to the Clinical Environment5. Introduction to Clinical Education6. Radiology Administration7. Radiographic Imaging8. Medical Imaging Equipment9. Basic Radiation Protection and Radiobiology10. Human DiversityPART III: Patient Care 11. Patient Interactions12. History Taking13. Biomechanics and Ergonomics14. Immobilization Techniques15. Vital Signs, Oxygen, Chest Tubes, and Lines16. Basic Cardiac Monitoring: The Electrocardiogram17. Infection Control18. Aseptic Techniques19. Nonaseptic Techniques20. Medical Emergencies21. Pharmacology22. Principles of Drug Administration23. Contrast Media and Introduction to RadiopharmaceuticalsPART IV: Ethical and Legal Issues24. Professional Ethics for Medical Imaging Personnel25. Health Informatics and Information Management26. Medical LawAppendicesA. The ASRT Practice Standards for Medical Imaging and Radiation TherapyB. Professional OrganizationsC. Code of EthicsD. Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical SonographyE. Commonly Used Drugs by Brand and Generic NamesF. The Patient Care Partnership: Understanding Expectations, Rights, and ResponsibilitiesReview QuestionsStudent Labs