Textbooks

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

Summer 2009 

Ø     LITTLE ROCK     × 

RIS 4391 – Advanced Quality Management 

Papp, J. (2006). Quality Management in the Imaging Sciences (3^rd ed.). Mosby. ISBN 100323035671, ISBN 139780323035675 

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

Fall 2009 

Ø     LITTLE ROCK     ×
 

RAD 2212 – Radiologic Anatomy  

Linton, C. B. (2006).  The Quick Study for Medical Terminology.  BarCharts, Inc. ISBN 139781423202608, ISBN 101423202600 

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.  Patient Care in Radiography (5^th ed.).  Mosby. ISBN 00323051782 

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.  Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures (11^th ed., 3-Volume Set).  Elsevier.  ISBN 9780323033176 

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

RAD 2324 – Radiographic Exposure
RAD 2125 – Radiographic Exposure Laboratory 

Carlton, R. & Adler, A.  (2006). Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and a Science (4^th ed.). Thompson Delmar Learning. ISBN 1401871941         

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

RAD 2226 – Clinical Practicum I 

None required 

RAD 3351 – Special Imaging Procedures  

Tortorici, M. R. & Apfel, P. J.  Advanced Radiographic and Angiographic Procedures With an Introduction to Specialized Imaging.  F. A. Davis.  ISBN 0803685718 

This text presents information about contrast media and catheterization equipment and methods, diagnostic and interventional angiography of the brain, abdomen, thorax, and extremities, and an overview of advanced procedures such as hysterosalpingography, pedal lymphography, myelography sialography, and venography 

RAD 3352 – Radiation Protection and Radiobiology

Statkiewicz, S. M. (2006). Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography (5^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323036007 

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

RAD 3253 – Radiographic Procedures III 

None required 

RAD 3554 – Clinic Practicum IV 

None Required 

RIS 4386 – Physics of Computed Tomography  

Seeram, Euclid.  Computed Tomography Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control (3^rd ed.).  W. B. Saunders. ISBN 9781416028956 

This text is a comprehensive resource that includes basic principles and technology of Computed Tomography.  It includes historical developments, physics and instrumentation, clinical applications, and quality control of this modality 

RIS 4392 – Physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 

Woodward, P. (1995).  MRI for Technologist.  McGraw-Hill.
ISBN 0071353186  

Comprehensive guide to magnetic resonance imaging 

RIS 4395 – Advanced Angiography I 

Snopek, A. (2006).  Fundamentals of Special Radiographic Procedures (5^th ed.).  Saunders. ISBN 0721606326  

Comprehensive guide to special interventional procedures  

RIS 4391 – Advanced Quality Management  

Papp, J. (2006). Quality Management in the Imaging Sciences (3^rd ed.). Mosby. ISBN 100323035671, ISBN 139780323035675 

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

RIS 4398 – Managerial Leadership  

Topping, P.  (2001). Managerial Leadership.  McGraw-Hill Trade.  ISBN 0071375236 

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

Ø     TEXARKANA     ×

RAD 2212 Radiographic Anatomy 

Frank, E., Long, B., & Smith, B.  (2007). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Vol. 1 (11^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323042104 

Frank, E., Long, B., & Smith, B.  (2007). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Vol. 2 (11^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323042112 

Presents a comprehensive discussion of common procedures, bone groups, and organ systems 

Mallet, M.  (1981). Handbook of Anatomy and Physiology for Students of Medical Radiation Technology (3^rd ed.). The Burnell Company. ISBN 091697300X 

Anatomy and physiology of radiographic procedures 

Eagle, S. (2006). Medical Terminology in a Flash!  F. A. Davis. ISBN 0803613660 

Comprehensive guide to medical terminology
 

RAD 2321 Basic Patient Care 

Ehrlich, R. & Daly, J.  (2008). Patient Care in Radiography with an Introduction to Medical Imaging (7^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 9780323051781 

Presents a comprehensive overview of principles of care to radiography patients 

RAD 2322 Radiographic Procedures I
RAD 2133 Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory  

Frank, E., Long, B., & Smith, B.  (2007). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Vol. 1 (11^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323042104 

Frank, E., Long, B., & Smith, B.  (2007). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Vol. 2 (11^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323042112 

Presents a comprehensive discussion of common procedures, bone groups, and organ systems 

RAD 2324 Radiographic Exposure
RAD 2125 Radiographic Exposure Laboratory 

Selman J.  (2000). The Fundamentals of Imaging Physics and Radiobiology (9^th ed.). Charles C. Thomas Publisher.  ISBN 0398069875 

Definitions, principles, and foundations of imaging physics and radiobiography 

Carlton, R. & Adler, A.  (2006). Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and a Science (4^th ed.). Thompson Delmar Learning.  ISBN 1401871941 

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

RAD 2226 Clinical Practicum I 

Frank, E., Long, B., & Smith, B.  (2007). Merrill’s Pocket Guide To Radiography (6^th ed.).  Mosby.  ISBN 0323042090 

Provides a quick reference for common radiographic procedures 

RAD 3351 Special Imaging Procedures 

Tortorici, M. & Apfel, P.  (1995). Advanced Radiographic and Angiographic Procedures. F. A. Davis.  ISBN 0803685718 

Provides a comprehensive review of interventional imaging procedures 

RAD 3352 Radiation Protection and Radiobiology 

Travis, E. (2000). Primer of Medical Radiobiology (2^nd ed.). Mosby Year Book. ISBN 0815188374 

Provides a basic background in radiation biology and radiation protection for technologists in diagnostic radiology 

RAD 3253 Radiographic Procedures III 

Frank, E., Long, B., & Smith, B.   (2007). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Vol. 1 (11^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323042104 

Frank, E., Long, B., & Smith, B.  (2007). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Vol. 2 (11^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323042112 

Frank, E., Long, B., & Smith, B.  (2007). Merrill's Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures, Vol. 3 (11^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323016081 

Presents a comprehensive discussion of common procedures, bone groups, and organ systems 

Ø     Fayetteville     ×

RAD 2212 Radiologic Anatomy
RAD 2322 Radiographic Procedures I
RAD 2123 Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory
RAD 2226 Clinic Practicum I
RAD 3253 Radiographic Procedures III
RAD 3554 Clinic Practicum 

Bontrager, K. (2005). Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (6^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323025072 

Discusses the most common radiographic exams, including positioning. Covers pathology of the geriatric and pediatric patient populations 

Bontrager, K. & Lampignano, J.  (2005). Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy Workbook and Laboratory Manual Vol 1/ Vol 2 (6^th ed.). Mosby. ISBN 032302503X 

These are the companion volumes to Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy.  They feature situation-based questions on positioning and anatomy  

RAD 2321 Basic Patient Care 

Ehrlich, R. (2004). Patient Care in Radiography with an Introduction to Medical Imaging (6^th ed.).  Mosby. ISBN 0323019374 

Safety, patient transfer, positioning, infection control, and patient assessment, are some of the topics emphasized throughout. Other topics covered are microbiology, emerging diseases, trans-cultural communication, electrocardiography, medication administration, and mobile radiography  

RAD 2324 Radiographic Exposure

RAD 2125 Radiographic Exposure Laboratory 

Carroll, Q. (2003). Fuch’s Radiographic Exposure and Quality Control (7^th ed.). Charles C. Thomas. ISBN 0398073732 

Topics presented are production of x-rays and the radiographic variables 

RAD 3352 Radiation Protection and Radiobiology 

Statkiewicz S, M. (2006). Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography (5^th ed.).  Mosby. ISBN 0323036007 

This text presents information on radiation protection and the biological effects of ionizing radiation  

RAD 3351 Special Imaging Procedures 

Tortorici, M. & Apfel, P.  (1995). Advanced Radiographic and Angiographic Procedures with an Introduction to Specialized Imaging.  F. A. Davis.  ISBN 0803685718 

Anatomy, physiology, indications, contraindications, pre- and post-procedural care, equipment, approaches, contrasts media, technologist’s responsibilities, positioning, filming procedures, and radiographic findings as they apply to radiographic special procedures

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