Course Description: Students will be introduced to an overview of the history of medicine and the beginning history of Radiologic Technology.  In addition the students will be familiarized with the professional organizations of Radiology along with ethics and basic radiation protection relevant to the profession.  Students will be conversant will the importance of maintaining professionalism at all times in the clinical setting when interacting with the diverse human population that they serve.  Students will be instructed on the necessity of ensuring continual education in their modality, along with the opportunities available to them upon successful completion of their certification examination in Radiography.

Required Textbooks: Introduction to Radiologic Imaging Sciences and Patient Care, 8th Edition. Adler, Arlene & Carlton, Richard

Additional Textbooks: None

Required Materials: Pens, pencils, notebook, calculator

Methods of Instruction: Lectures, diagrams, orientation materials such as “Student Handbook” and “Clinical Education Book”