The Library provides books, magazines, journals, newspapers, CD-ROMs, videos, online databases, and other materials for your research needs. In addition to our collection, we offer one-on-one reference assistance and classes in research strategies and skills.

This Research Guide is designed to help you become familiar with some of the Health Information Management resources available from the Miami Dade College, Medical Center Campus Library. If you need assistance, please contact a librarian by phone at (305) 237-4087 or by email/chat.

• The radiologic technologist conducts himself or herself in a professional manner, responds to patient needs and supports colleagues and associates in providing quality patient care.
• The radiologic technologist acts to advance the principal objective of the profession to provide services to humanity with full respect for the dignity of mankind.
• The radiologic technologist delivers patient care and service unrestricted by concerns of personal attributes or the nature of the disease or illness, and without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion or socio-economic status.
• The radiologic technologist practices technology founded upon theoretical knowledge and concepts, uses equipment and accessories consistent with the purpose for which they were designed and employs procedures and techniques appropriately.
• The radiologic technologist assesses situations; exercises care, discretion and judgment; assumes responsibility for professional decisions; and acts in the best interest of the patient.
• The radiologic technologist acts as an agent through observation and communication to obtain pertinent information for the physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient and recognizes that interpretation and diagnosis are outside the scope of practice for the profession.
• The radiologic technologist uses equipment and accessories, employs techniques and procedures, performs services in accordance with an accepted standard of practice and demonstrates expertise in minimizing radiation exposure to the patient, self and other members of the health care team.
• The radiologic technologist practices ethical conduct appropriate to the profession and protects the patient's right to quality radiologic technology care.
• The radiologic technologist respects confidences entrusted in the course of professional practice, respects the patient's right to privacy and reveals confidential information only as required by law or to protect the welfare of the individual or the community.

The radiologic technologist continually strives to improve knowledge and skills by participating in continuing education and professional activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues and investigating new aspects of professional practice.

American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Code of Ethics, February 2003.

*Please note: Our electronic resources have restricted access and are only available to Miami Dade College students, faculty or staff with a current login.  

Most universities and colleges use the Library of Congress Classification System to organize their materials. Items are arranged A-Z, with each letter corresponding to a subject area. Most Sonography materials are shelved in the following sections:

Following is a list of Journals in Radiography and related fields subscribed to by the Miami Dade College, Medical Center Campus. By following the link, you can find the latest issue received by the library and other holding information.

Applied Radiology

Drug Topics

Journal of Allied Health (contact the Library for passwords for online access to fulltext articles)

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) (contact the Library for passwords for online access to fulltext articles)

Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography (contact the Library for passwords for online access to fulltext articles)

New England Journal of Medicine (online access to fulltext articles is available only in the library)

Radiologic Technology (contact the Library for passwords for online access to fulltext articles)

The Radiologist

E-Journals: Following is a list of radiography journals available on the web. The Library does not currently subscribe to print copies of these journals. 

Advance for Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals: 
fulltext from January 22, 1996-present.

American Journal of Roentgenology:
articles are available fulltext two years after publication, beginning in January 2000.

British Journal of Radiology:
articles are available fulltext two years after publication, beginning in January 1997.

Lancet:
selected articles from June 1996-present are freely available from the publisher's website at http://www.thelancet.com. Fulltext from January 1991-present available via Academic Search Premier and Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition; fulltext from March 1990-present available via General Reference Center Gold, Health & Wellness Resource Center and InfoTrac OneFile.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report:
fulltext from July 1989-present available via Health & Wellness Resource Center and InfoTrac OneFile; fulltext from July 1996-present available via Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition and Academic search Premier.

Radiology:
articles are available fulltext two years after publication, beginning in January 1999.

Radiology Management:
articles are available fulltext six months after publication, beginning in January 1995.

Copies of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association are available in the Reference area at all MDC Libraries.

For online information about APA, see the following links:

Using APA Style for Academic Writing & Avoiding Plagiarism (PowerPoint tutorial)

APA Style Sheet (Provides examples of citing articles, books, and websites in APA style)

APA Style Microsoft Word Template (Type over existing text and save it as your own)

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

What you will find: this organization tests and certifies radiologic technologists. They also provide continuing education opportunities.

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)

What you will find: provides a career center, continuing education opportunities, information on upcoming events and conferences, and the latest industry and legislative news. 

International Society of Radiographers & Radiological Technologists (ISRRT)

What you will find: the mission of this society is to act as a link between radiographers and radiological technologists throughout the world. Sixty-eight countries are represented in this society. Information about upcoming conferences and meetings is provided.

Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

What you will find: provides career and continuing education resources. Also offers grant programs and information on upcoming events and conferences.

What is critical thinking: Beyond merely retrieving information, critical thinking involves the ability to reason, process and evaluate information, using it to problem solve and reach accurate conclusions.

How to evaluate information: Critically evaluating information is imperative, especially in the health fields, as it could potentially affect the health of the information consumer. Following are a few sites that will aid you in critically evaluating health information:

Health Information Literacy

What you will find: a powerpoint that will aid you in identifying quality health education materials written at various literacy levels, in various formats and in other languages; help you in limiting your use of medical jargon; assist you in instructing consumers/patients to evaluate health education materials for authority, currency, and bias; and help you improve communication skills with your co-workers.

Medical Library Association (MLA): Content Evaluation Guidelines

What you will find: poses four sets of questions on which to evaluate the content of a website.


The Health on the Net (HON) Foundation: HON Code of Conduct (HONcode) for medical and health web sites

What you will find: defines a set of rules to hold medical and health web site developers to basic ethical standards in the presentation of their information. You may search to determine if particular Websites have obtained the HONcode seal.

Following are interactive learning objects that provide opportunities for you to practice your skills:

Madison Area Technical College
Mobile/Operative Radiography

Yale University
Introduction to Cardiothoracic Imaging

University of Colorado at Boulder
Einstein's Legacy: X-Rays

University of Alberta
X-ray Review and Challenge

University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
Imaging Evaluation of Cervical Spine

University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
Interpretation of the ICU Chest Film

University of Virginia Health Sciences Center
Introduction to Pediatric Radiology

Miami Dade College's Libraries subscribe to a number of online databases that provide access to full text reference materials, such as medical dictionaries, and to periodicals, such as journals and magazines.

Please note: Our electronic resources have restricted access and are only available to MDC students, faculty or staff with a current login

Click here for descriptions of the health & medicine databases & tutorials on how to login & search them.

Click here to go to the login screen.

AIDS Info
http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/

What you will find: offers information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, and research. Topics include a drug database, clinical trials, and vaccine research.

The Basics of MRI
http://www.cis.rit.edu/htbooks/mri/index.html

What you will find: provides an animated, comprehensive guide on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Career Guidance Resources on the Internet
http://www.mdc.edu/medical/library/teaching.asp#career

What you will find: scroll to the bottom of the page for links to the websites for Occupational Outlook Handbook, Florida Health Careers, Choices Planner and other career related sites.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov

What you will find: provides up-to-date information on many aspects of health care, including diseases and conditions, vaccines and immunizations, and emergency preparedness and response. It also includes a section with health statistics.

Diagnostic Imaging.com
http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/

What you will find: provides up-to-date news in the field as well as career opportunities.

FDA Consumer Guide to Having X-Rays
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/xraybrochure.html

What you will find: provides a patient's guide to information about what an x-ray is, how they can help, and precautions that should be taken.

Florida Department of Health: Radiologic Technology
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/radiation/radtech1.htm

What you will find: provides a listing of continuing education course providers, certification and licensure forms, and state statutes and regulations related to radiologic technology.

Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body
http://www.bartleby.com/107/

What you will find: features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic 1918 publication.

Health Resources and Services Administration's HIPAA Web Site
http://www.hrsa.gov/hipaa.htm

What you will find: links to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance procedures.

Healthy People 2010
http://www.healthypeople.gov

What you will find: a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish national goals to reduce these threats. 

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
www.jcaho.org

What you will find: the United State's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body for health care organizations and programs.

MedlinePlus
http://www.medlineplus.gov

What you will find: includes a Medical Encyclopedia, Medical Dictionary, Doctor and Dentist Directories, and  interactive tutorials on a CT scan and a MRI test.

MERCKSource Resource Library
http://www.mercksource.com

What you will find: includes A.D.A.M. Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, Merck Manuals, the PDR Family Guide to Over-the-Counter Drugs, and virtual body tours.

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
http://www.ncrponline.org/

What you will find: provides the latest news about the association and offers many free and for-a-fee publications on the topic of radiation protection and measurements.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
http://www.osha.gov

What you will find: provides health standards, regulations, and inspections to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths.

Radiation Safety and Protection
http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Radiation_Safety_and_Protection.asp

What you will find: defines radiation, sources and effects of radiation, and methods of protecting yourself from radiation.

Radiographic Anatomy of the Skeleton
http://www.rad.washington.edu/RadAnatomy.html

What you will find: shows radiographic images of the human shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, pelvis, knee, ankle, foot, cervical spine, and lumbar spine.

RadiologyInfo
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/

What you will find: provides information about radiologic procedures and therapies. The site also includes video clips covering the basic characteristics of radiology. A career page is also available.

Safety of Radiographic Imaging During Pregnancy
http://www.aafp.org/afp/990401ap/1813.html

What you will find: provides information on the effects of radiation exposure to the fetus.

Student Success Center (SSC), Medical Campus, Miami Dade College
http://www.mdc.edu/medical/lr/casa/default.asp

What you will find:  provides a listing of computer based tutoring programs accessible from computers in the Medical Campus Library and in SSC. SSC also offers online and face-to-face tutoring services. For more information on any of these services or programs, contact SSC at (305) 237-4499.

Miami Dade College, Medical Center Campus
Department of Radiography

950 NW 20th Street
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 237- 4141

The Medical Center Campus Radiography Program  begins in June of each year. The program requires 77 credits for an Associate in Applied Science degree.