Professional growth and contribution in radiologic technology: can it be taught?

Area of Science:

• Radiologic Technology Education
• Competency-Based Education

Background:

• The Radiologic Technology Division at The Ohio State University implemented a competency-based education project.
• The project aimed to define competencies for various professional roles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To detail competencies within contributor, technologist, educator, and manager roles.
• To identify deficiencies in the curriculum regarding the teaching of attitudes and related skills.

Main Methods:

• Competency analysis across different professional roles.
• Evaluation of curriculum content for knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Main Results:

• Identified specific competencies for contributor, technologist, educator, and manager roles.
• Revealed a lack in the curriculum concerning the teaching of attitudes and associated skills.

Conclusions:

• A plan has been formulated to integrate attitude and skills teaching into the program.
• The initiative seeks to foster enhanced personal/professional growth and professional contribution among students.