Chiropractic Radiography and Quality Assurance Handbook is the first book devoted to erect and recumbent radiographic positioning and a practical approach to quality assurance and radiographic quality control testing. It provides a step-by-step approach to performing quality radiographic studies using radiographic images to demonstrate placement of anatomical markers and the safest location for patient identification information. Some topics covered include: o The importance of sound radiation safety practices and appropriate protection and collimation o Spinal radiography including changes in positioning to reduce exposure to female patients o Extremity radiography, covering common and specialty views to assist in diagnosis of sports injuries. Designed for both the practitioner and the student, this book provides all of the tools necessary to produce quality radiographs in a quick reference, detailed, step-by-step approach to positioning. And adding information about darkroom and film storage, film processing quality control, film artifact identification and problem solving, makes this is an in-depth, authoritative guide.

The first source to provide positioning information, this book not only provides information for erect positioning of the patient, it also provides valuable information on quality assurance. Chiropractic Radiography and Quality Assurance Handbook presents information on radiographic positioning in chart and illustrated formats as well as details on collimation, film size and placement. The book begins logically with basic radiography concept and principles, discusses safety, the proper sequence for taking films, and correct radiography of particular parts of the anatomy. Also covering quality assurance, this book discusses darkroom and film storage as well as film processing quality control, film artifact identification and problem solving. Chiropractic institutions and practicing clinicians (radiographers and chiropractors alike) as well as radiographic equipment manufacturers and radiographic technology students will find this book useful.

This how to manual designed for the clinical setting provides chiropractic students and graduates with a quick reference to radiographic technology and positioning as it relates to chiropractic practice.

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ASCT Chiropractic X-Ray Program and Exam. Designed for Indiana State Chiropractic X-Ray License and Chiropractic Technology Certification Accredited by the Indiana State Department of Health

This workbook on Quality assurance is primarily written for radiographers and radiological technologists, but it may prove valuable for other health professionals. It focuses on the most essential steps of practical quality assurance needed in order to improve safety, quality, and efficacy of their work, and may be used either for self study and self assessment, or as part of organized training courses. The workbook includes teaching techniques and health and safety issues in X-ray departments. It also includes 6 teaching modules on reject film analysis, accessory equipment, X-ray equipment, manual film processing, automatic film processing, and radiographic exposures. It concludes with two appendix on making simple test tools, graphs, check sheets and record sheets, as well as a glossary and references.

This affordable, simple-to-use study guide is the perfect tool for anyone preparing for the ARRT advanced certification exam in quality assurance. Discusses the quality control tests for the processing area; the radiographic suite; the fluoroscopic suite; the mammographic suite; and mobile raidographic and fluoroscopic equipment. Each test is tabbed for easy access, and contains exam specifications set by the ARRT, plus a variety of sample record keeping forms.