Assessment of the continuing education needs of California's radiologic technologists

The California radiologic community was surveyed concerning Continuing Education (CE) to determine (1) the factors that affect participation, (2) preferred CE activities, and (3) opinions on adding CE to existing certification law. Generally, respondents recognize CE's value for radiologic technologists and its cost effectiveness. Respondents are more likely to attend if financially supported. Though all populations recognize CE's value, radiologists favor enactment of mandatory CE, while technologists prefer state encouragement for CE.