What is Radiologic Sciences? Chapter One

Terms Radiation Energy Ionization Sound Electrocardiography Electroencephalography Gamma Radiation Electromagnetic Energy X-rays a.k.a Roentgen Rays Radiography

History of Medicine Egypt and Mesopotamia Greek Philosophers Hippocrates Hippocratic Oath Romans Middle Ages/Black Death

17th Century Medicine William Harvey (1578-1657) – was the first to demonstrate the function of the heart and circulation of blood Anton Van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) – described bacteria and isolated microorganisms with the microscope he created

18th Century Medicine Edward Jenner (1796) – Vaccine for smallpox, served as the foundation for immunology. Surgery was being experimented Mental Health reforms Heart drug digitalis was introduced (used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF)

19th Century Medicine “Germs cause disease!” Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) – through his work pasteurization was developed Robert Koch (1843-1910) – developed tuberculin to test for tuberculosis Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) – developed foundation for modern nursing Wilhelm Rontgen – In 1895, discovered x-rays

20th Century Medicine Sir Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) – discovered penicillin in 1928 Jonas Salk (1914-1995) – developed the Salk Vaccine which controls and prevents poliomyelitis Francis Crick and James Watson (1953) – discovered the “secret to life” otherwise known as DNA which started the field on genetics

History of Radiologic Technology Wilhelm Rontgen (1895) – experimenting with a cathode and glass tubes, observed a screen with barium painted on it was emitting light (fluorescing)…he called them invisible rays or x-rays Called them X-rays because X is the unknown variable Most famous picture is of his wife’s hand

Becoming a Radiographer Approximately 650 Radiography programs in the United States Upon completion of the program, you will be registry eligible National Exam by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) RT(R)

Clinical Practice Standards Appendix A in your book Developed by American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Helps to define the Radiographer’s role Helps to establish criteria to assess performance

Opportunities in Radiologic Technology Radiology Nuclear Medicine Radiation Therapy Diagnostic Medical Sonography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Computed Tomography Interventional Special Procedures Cardiac Cath Lab Mammography Pet Scan (Positron Emission Tomography)

Radiology Modalities Cardiovascular Interventional Technology Angiography Cardiac Catheterization Angioplasty

Radiology Modalities cont…. Mammography Radiologist Assistant Nuclear Medicine technology – Radiopharmaceuticals Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Radiation Therapy Medical Dosimetrists – involved in treatment planning and dose calculation

Radiology Modalities cont…. Bone Densitometry Computed Tomography (CT) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Education Management/Administration Commercial Firms

Terms Allied Health Technologist Technician Therapist Medical Doctor (MD) Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) – taught to manipulate muscles and bones as part of the healing process Specialty areas – page 12

Terms cont….. Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) – there are 2, 3 and 4 year programs Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Nurse Practitioner Nurse Midwife Nurse anesthetist

Terms cont…. Electrocardiographic technicians – impulses of heart Electroencephalographic technicians – impulses of brain MT – Medical Technologist MLT – Medical laboratory technician

Terms cont….. Occupational Therapists – physical or emotional illnesses Physical Therapists – restore muscle strength and coordination Radiation Therapists – treat cancer patients Respiratory Therapists – treat patients with breathing difficulties Health Information Services – management of health information, patient’s health record

Don’t forget to study computer terms for the next test!

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