Textbooks

The following list of required textbooks is published in compliance with State of Arkansas General Assembly Act 175 of the 2007 Regular Session.

Contact UAMS Bookstore at 501-686-6160 or visit www.uamsbookstore.com for more information.
 

Summer 2013

RIS 4382  Advanced Patient Care
 

Soderber, M.S. (2007) ECG & Pharmacology Student Workbook (1^st ed.). American Heart Association.  ISBN:  9780874935387
 

An overview of the Advanced Life Support basic ECG interpretation and a description/dosage of the basic drugs used in acute life support situations
 

RIS 4386 – Physics of CT

Seeram, E. (2008).  Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control (3rd ed.). Saunders. ISBN 9781416028956

Comprehensive guide to all aspects of CT.

Fall 2013

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SOPHOMORES-SEMESTER ONE

RAD 2212 – Radiologic Anatomy

Linton, C. B. (2006).  The Quick Study for Medical Terminology.  BarCharts, Inc. ISBN 9781423202608

Features lists and definitions of the most common medical terms. Easy-to-access format and full color graphics make it easy for students to locate and define terms    

RAD 2321 – Basic Patient Care

Ehrlich, R., & Daly, J. (2008). Patient Care in Radiography (7^th ed.).  Mosby. 
ISBN 9780323051781

Comprehensive and in-depth information covering key elements of patient care, as well as topics related to microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, administering medications, and bedside radiography

RAD 2322 – Radiographic Procedures I

RAD 2123 – Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory

Frank, E. D., Long, B. W., & Smith, B. J. (2011).  Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures (12^th ed., 3-Volume Set).  Elsevier.  ISBN 9780323073349

A 3-volume set of textbooks that features discussions, diagrams, and radiographic images associated with anatomy, positioning, radiation protection, and image evaluation

RAD 2332 – Radiation Physics

Carlton, R. & Adler, A.  (2013). Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and a Science(5^th ed.). Thompson Delmar Learning. ISBN 9781439058725

Provides a general view of radiographic exposure including density, contrast, detail, and distortion

Selman, J.  (2000). The Fundamentals of Imaging Physics and Radiobiology (9^th ed.).  Charles C. Thomas.  ISBN  9780398069872

Definitions, principles, and foundations of imaging physics and radiobiology

RAD 2226 – Clinical Practicum I

None required

JUNIORS - SEMESTER FOUR

RAD 3351 – Special Imaging Procedures

None required.

RAD 3352 – Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Statkiewicz, S. M. (2006). Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography (6^th ed.) Mosby.

ISBN 978032306612

This text discusses radiation protection and the biological effects of ionizing radiation

RAD 3253 – Radiographic Procedures III

None required

SENIORS, RTs – BS DEGREE COMPLETION/SPECIALTY SHORT TRACKS

RIS 4377 – Cardiovascular Interventional I

Watson, S., Gorski, K., (2011) Invasive Cardiology: A Manual for Cath Lab Personnel (3^rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett. ISBN: 9780763764685

          This text covers all aspects of the catheterization laboratory.

RIS 4281 – Geriatric Imaging

Eisenberg, R. & Johnson, N. (2011). Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology (5^th ed.). Elsevier Publishing.  ISBN: 9780323078474

This text discussed the pathology knowledge needed to produce quality radiographic images

RIS 4382  Advanced Patient Care
 

Soderber, M.S. (2007) ECG & Pharmacology Student Workbook (1^st ed.). American Heart Association.  ISBN:  9780874935387
 

An overview of the Advanced Life Support basic ECG interpretation and a description/dosage of the basic drugs used in acute life support situations
 

RIS 4383 – Mammography I

Andolina, V., Wilson, K., & Lille’, S. (2010) Mammographic Imaging: A Practical Guide (3^rd ed.).  Lippincott,Williams & Wilkins.  ISBN: 9781605470313

Comprehensive guide to basic and advanced mammographic principles

RIS 4386 – Physics of CT

Seeram, E. (2008).  Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control (3^rd ed.).  Saunders. ISBN 9781416028956

                        Comprehensive guide to all aspects of CT.

RIS 4391 – Advanced Quality Management

Papp, J. (2010). Quality Management in the Imaging Sciences (4^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 9780323057615

Step-by-step procedures on the implementation, documentation, and proper evaluation of quality assurance

RIS 4392 – Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Westbrook, C. (2011).  MRI in Practice (4th ed.).  Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. ISBN 9781444337433
 

Comprehensive guide to magnetic resonance imaging

RIS 4395 Vascular Interventional I

Kandarapa, K., Machan, L., (2011) Handbook of Interventional Radiologic Procedures(4^th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN: 9780781768160

RIS 4398 – Managerial Leadership

Topping, P.  (2001). Managerial Leadership.  McGraw-Hill Trade.  ISBN 9780071375238

An overview of approaches to becoming a more effective leader, leadership models and frameworks, and techniques for handling change and growth

RIS 4399 – Research in the Radiologic Sciences

DePoy, E. & Gitlin, L.N. (2011). Introduction to Research (4th ed.). Mosby.   ISBN 9780323068543

Introduces the fundamental principles of research methodology, explains how these principles are applied for conducting research in the health sciences, and demonstrates how evidence produced through research is applied to solving problems in every day health care. 

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