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Critical-thinking abilities of radiologic science students.

This article reports the results of a survey conducted to determine whether critical thinking abilities differ among radiologic technology students educated at the baccalaureate, associate degree and certificate levels. The sample population was 357 students enrolled in radiologic technology programs in Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma who completed the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal. Results showed a significant difference in critical thinking abilities at the three educational levels. Baccalaureate students scored significantly higher in critical thinking abilities than associate and certificate students, and certificate students scored significantly higher than associate degree students.

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A case study in developing a radiology information technology (RIT) specialist position for supporting digital imaging.

Support services in providing PACS to healthcare facilities are becoming more complex. Imaginative staffing models are imperative to provide a successful PACS program to customers. Choosing the right staffing grid of support staff can be assisted by locations with like volumes or geographic areas. The RIT (radiology information technology) specialist is an excellent asset in a growing PACS environment. RITs can be the crucial liaison between the radiology department and the customer. RITs with different backgrounds can be recruited based on what type of support services your customers need. RITs are a great resource for one-on-one training from physicians to nursing staff. This mobile PACS spokesperson can take the concerns of the customers to the PACS administrator to open dialogue and communication that will win customer loyalty in this ever changing world of technology.

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Jerman Memorial Lecture. Scanning a new image: proposal for professional standards.

An analysis of trends in radiologic technology in other countries of the world is compared with current standards of education and socioeconomic practices in America. From this background, radiologic technologists are challenged to reassess their position in American health care and forge new directions to make radiologic technology an independent, self-governing profession and an equal partner in the health-care team.

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Survey of admission criteria in A.S.-degree R.T. programs.

Program admission criteria and an admission model are essential to any educational program in radiologic technology. This article describes the results of a survey performed to identify common admission criteria and determine if specific admission models are used by university-based radiologic technology programs offering associate degrees. A national survey was conducted with 31 participants, representing 74% of the total population. Survey results showed that specific admission models are not universally used and admission decision validity has not been determined by most university-based radiologic technology programs.

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Jerman Memorial Lecture. Computer reconstruction of radiographic images.

The use of computers in radiographic film analysis is being seriously investigated in this country and in other parts of the world. The potential impact on radiologic technology should be considered and examined. This paper will give an overview of some of the work being done and the implications for the future in radiologic technology.

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Criteria-referenced approach to clinical practicum.

A great deal of interest has been generated recently in improving clinical instruction and evaluating performance. A criteria referenced approach was described in general terms in RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 46: 275-278, 1975. This paper provides specific rather than general information. Specific objectives are written to identify learning expectations during clinical practice in a 24-month radiologic technology program. The conditions under which the student will demonstrate his mastery of the objectives and the criterial for an acceptable performance level for each objectives are not included in this paper.

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Occupational necessity and educational invention: resident teaching of radiologic technologists.

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVE: Radiology faces a severe and growing shortage of radiologic technologists. One way of redressing this problem is to improve the quality of education provided to radiologic technology students. Yet growing clinical demands increasingly erode faculty time for teaching. This study examined whether radiology residents could provide equivalent instruction in radiologic technology at lower cost, and whether such experience could enhance residents' interest in teaching as part of their careers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Course evaluation forms completed by the students in a required radiologic pathology course were reviewed, and student-reported faculty and resident performances in teaching were compared. Residents also were surveyed for their reactions to the experience of teaching this course. RESULTS: Ninety percent of students (27 of 30) either agreed or strongly agreed that the course was well taught by radiology faculty members, and 97% (29 of 30) either agreed or strongly agreed that the course was well taught by radiology residents. The total direct cost of instruction by radiology residents was 73% lower than the cost of instruction by faculty. Residents who participated in teaching found the experience worthwhile, and they described a wide variety of personal and educational benefits. CONCLUSION: Involving radiology residents in teaching can help redress the growing shortage of radiologic technologists, relieve some of the pressure on faculty time, and contribute to the professional development of the next generation of radiologists.

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Characteristics of effective teaching.

Educators in radiologic technology need to become aware of the tremendous influence their teaching abilities have on student learning and professional development. Whether teaching in the classroom, in the clinical area, in a group, or on an individual basis, effective teaching skills are crucial to the student's ability to achieve. As instructors of health care providers, it is incumbent upon us not to become aloof from the practice of radiologic technology. Without the availability of instructors in clinical teaching, "all the rhetoric of the classroom will be without validation and may rise doubt in students' minds" as to our own competencies as health care providers. The technologists of today are role-models for the technologist of tomorrow. The extent to which our profession develops depends upon its educators' abilities to teach.

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Radiologic technologists and ethical reasoning.

This study examines levels of ethical reasoning in students and practitioners in radiologic technology. Results of quantitative analysis revealed few differences in levels of postconventional ethical reasoning among 3 groups: beginning students, graduating students and practitioners 3 to 5 years postgraduation. There were, however, significant differences in 3 schemas of ethical reasoning based on the new Defining Issues Test (DIT2). This study suggests that integrating ethical instruction into the curriculum could have a positive effect on higher levels of postconventional reasoning in both students and graduates in radiologic technology.

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The self-study: an ongoing evaluative process.

The benefits from an ongoing evaluation process cannot be overstated for programs in radiologic technology. The importance of an ongoing evaluation is heightened because of the relationship of accreditation. Problems may be detected early in their development and appropriate solutions found before a crisis stage is reached. Additionally, ongoing evaluations would give us a body of information to contribute to our professional literature. A values-oriented approach to evaluation should be used as these evaluations provide information on the worth of a project and solutions for improvement. The CIPP model lends itself perfectly to our needs in radiologic technology.

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