Radiologic Technologists - Education

  • American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). August 2006. Support for R.T. CE Highly Variable and Generally Low, ASRT Survey Shows. Albuquerque, NM: ASRT. [Online, accessed 11/21/06.]

Available: http://www.asrt.org/content/RTs/SurveyResults/OtherSurveys/CEPoliciesForRTs.aspx
This article outlines the results of a survey of radiology managers, conducted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologist, regarding continuing educational needs of radiologic technologists.

  • American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). 2006. Policies Toward Continuing Education for Radiologic Technologists. Albuquerque, NM: ASRT. [Online, accessed 11/22/06.]

Available: http://www.asrt.org/media/pdf/research/CEPoliciesForRTs.swf
Executive summary available: http://www.asrt.org/media/pdf/research/CEPoliciesForRTs.swf
This report details three themes: great variability in “policies toward and levels of support for continuing education for medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists,” a low absolute level of support for RT continuing education, and differing levels of support in private physician practices and free-standing clinics, compared to other facilities.

  • American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). (n.d.) Faculty Development Needs Assessment Summary of Data: Part 1 Demographics. Albuquerque, NM: ASRT. [Online, accessed 11/21/06.]

Available: http://www.asrt.org/media/worddocs/governance/FNASummary1.doc
This is the first series of survey results of a three part report, conducted by the ASRT Education Department of educators in the radiologic sciences, in an “attempt to identify strategies for improving ASRT resources and services to educators and students. This section focuses on demographics of the educator population: gender, age, marital status, ethnicity, years of experience and projections of years until retirement.”

  • American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). (n.d.) Faculty Development Needs Assessment Summary of Data: Part 2 Education and Program Details. Albuquerque, NM: ASRT. [Online, accessed 11/21/06.]

Available: http://www.asrt.org/media/worddocs/governance/FNASummary2.doc
“This is the second of three summaries of survey results. This report addresses recognition of differences among program types, numbers of full-time and part-time/adjunct faculty, trends associated with program applicants, salaries, academic achievement and weighting of part-time/adjunct role in annual evaluations.”

  • American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). (n.d.) Faculty Development Needs Assessment Summary of Data: Part 3 Faculty Development Needs. Albuquerque, NM: ASRT. [Online, accessed 11/21/06.]

Available: http://www.asrt.org/media/worddocs/governance/FNASummary3.doc
“This is the third summary of survey results conducted by the ASRT Education Department. This report addresses personal development activities, as well as needs, wants and desires expressed by educators to enhance student learning experiences and personal career development.

  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). April 2005. 2004 Annual Report. Chicago, IL: JRCERT. [Online, accessed 11/21/06.]

Available: http://www.jrcert.org/pdfs/annual_04.pdf
This report provides, among other information, information on the number of radiologic technology programs by state and by degree/certificate granted, as well as trends in radiography and radiation therapy education programs.

  • Legg, Jeffrey S., D. K. Pollard, and T. L. Fauber. March/April 2005. Professional profile of radiologic technology educators. Radiologic Technologist 76(4): 269–76.

“Full-time radiologic technology educators were surveyed to determine their demographic characteristics and professional profile.”

  • Rutz, Anne. 2004. Predicting RT Students Clinical Performance. Radiologic Science & Education 9(1). [Online, accessed 11/21/06.]

Available: http://www.aers.org/Spring%2004.pdf
This article discusses a study performed to determine admission criteria for students in radiologic technology programs.

  • Strickland, Gloria Deal. 2005. Program administrators’ perceptions of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists' sponsored baccalaureate curriculum. Dissertation, Georgia Southern University.

“The primary purpose of this study was to conduct a nationwide study of Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited baccalaureate radiography and radiation therapy degree programs to determine the level at which the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) proposed baccalaureate curriculum was currently employed and to ascertain program administrators' perceptions of the extent to which each content area should be emphasized in the program of study.”

  • Swafford, Larry, and Jeffrey S. Legg. 2001. Clinical Competencies in Accredited Radiation Therapy Programs. Association of Educators in Radiological Sciences, Inc 6(1): 4–8. [Online, accessed 11/21/06.]

Available: http://www.aers.org/Vol6_1.pdf
“This study determines the status of clinical competency examinations in radiation therapy programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, including the types of required competencies, level of student involvement and the evaluating personnel.”