RAD1000 — Supplemental
Required Text
The following text is used throughout RAD1000. All required chapter readings are listed in each weekly module. Supplemental readings below are optional and provided for deeper understanding.
Bushong, Stewart C. Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection. 11th ed. Elsevier. This is the primary course textbook. Required chapter readings are assigned in each weekly module.
Johns, H.E. and Cunningham, J.R. The Physics of Radiology. 4th ed. Charles C Thomas. Optional reference for students who want a deeper dive into the physics behind imaging. Not required for any assignment.
Professional Membership
These organizations represent the radiologic technology profession and provide career resources, continuing education, and certification information. Familiarity with ARRT and ASRT is expected of all program graduates.
The ARRT administers the national certification examination required for practice as a registered radiologic technologist (R.T.). Passing the ARRT exam is the primary credential goal for all RAD1000 students.
The ASRT is the professional membership organization for radiologic technologists. It provides continuing education, advocacy, and career development resources. Student membership is available and recommended.
The NCRP establishes radiation protection recommendations and dose limits used across clinical practice. Understanding NCRP guidelines is foundational to radiation safety and ALARA principles.
Study Reference
Radiologic technologists must have a strong working knowledge of human anatomy. These supplemental references are useful throughout the program, particularly when studying positioning and pathology.
Drake, R.L., Vogl, A.W., and Mitchell, A.W.M. Gray’s Anatomy for Students. 4th ed. Elsevier. An accessible anatomy reference with excellent illustrations. Particularly useful when studying radiographic positioning and anatomy recognition.
Lampignano, J. and Kendrick, L.E. Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positioning & Procedures. 14th ed. Elsevier. The standard positioning reference in radiologic technology programs. Required in later semesters; useful as a preview resource now.
Academic Support
These evidence-based strategies are particularly effective for science-heavy courses like RAD1000. Use them consistently throughout the program, not just before exams.
Review material at increasing intervals rather than in a single session. This technique is more effective than cramming for long-term retention of terminology, anatomy, and physics concepts.
After reading, close the book and write or recite what you remember. Retrieving information from memory is significantly more effective than re-reading the same passage.
Ask “why” and “how” after learning each concept. Connecting new information to what you already know builds deeper understanding and makes recall more reliable under test conditions.
Use the Self-Assessment activities in each module before attempting graded work. Practice tests identify gaps in understanding when there is still time to review — not after the test has been submitted.