ASRT Student to Leadership Development Program
Healthcare Industry
Organizations Involved
Occupations Involved
Workforce Development Focus
Workforce Issues Addressed
Associations
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
Radiologic Technicians and Technologists; Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists; Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Attracting and training individuals to work in a healthcare profession
Description
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Student to Leadership Development Program is a three-year program for radiation therapy and medical imaging students that familiarizes participants with the ASRT and participants with specialized educational programming and networking opportunities. The goals of the program are to engage high-performing students with the professional organization and to prepare them for future leadership roles in advocacy and in the workplace. Funding is provided by ASRT Board of Directors and there is room for up to 110 participants per cohort. The program also pays for participants to attend the Annual Governance and House of Delegates meeting.