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Administrators evaluate bachelor's degrees for R.T.s

A Meyers1, K Wintch

  • 1Department of Radiological Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Radiologic Technology
|May 1, 1993
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Radiology administrators had mixed views on the benefits of a bachelor of science degree for radiographers. The survey found no consensus on increased salary or hiring preference for bachelor

Area of Science:

  • Radiologic Technology Education
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • The educational requirements for radiographers have evolved.
  • There is ongoing discussion about the optimal level of education for radiographers.
  • Understanding administrator perspectives is crucial for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess radiology administrators' attitudes towards a bachelor of science degree for radiography students.
  • To determine administrators' perceptions of the benefits of a bachelor's degree for radiographers.
  • To gauge employer willingness to offer incentives for higher education.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to radiology administrators at accredited hospitals in Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

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  • The survey queried administrators' beliefs about the impact of a bachelor's degree on radiographer status, employment, salary, and healthcare placement.
  • Data analysis focused on identifying consensus and divergence in administrator opinions.

    • Main Results:

    • Survey results indicated mixed attitudes among radiology administrators regarding the value of a bachelor of science degree.
    • No overall consensus was found regarding willingness to offer higher salaries to radiographers with a bachelor's degree.
    • Administrators showed no hiring preference for candidates with a bachelor's degree over those with an associate degree or hospital training.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiology administrators' opinions on the benefits of a bachelor's degree for radiographers are divided.
    • Current employer incentives do not strongly favor higher educational attainment in radiography.
    • Further research may be needed to explore the perceived value and implementation of bachelor's level education in radiography.