Radiation protection is a core element of radiologic technology
programmes and daily practice alike. Rad Tech's Guide to Radiation
Protection is a comprehensive yet compact guide designed to illuminate
the extensive field of radiation protection for technologists, trainees,
and radiology students. Organised into ten digestible chapters, the
second edition of this popular book provides new discussions of dose
factors in computed tomography, the debate concerning the use of the LNT
model, Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs), dose optimization, and more.
Written by a recognised expert in medical radiation sciences, this
valuable guide:
- Helps students and technologists acquire the skills required to
protect patients, personnel, and members of the public in the
radiology department
- Reflects the most current standards for radiation protection, with
references to relevant organisations and resources
- Covers basic radiobiology, sources of radiation exposure, dose
management regulations and optimization, and more
- Presents essential information in a bulleted, easy-to-reference format
Rad Tech's Guide to Radiation Protection is a must-have resource for
student radiographers and radiology technologists, particularly those
preparing for the American Registry of Radiation Technologist (ARRT)
exams.