Helping Students Spread Their Wings

Kevin J. Powers, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M)

Learning Objectives•A

cknowledge the potential for students in the classroom today to be a force for influencing the profession over the next several decades.

•Transfer information to students on opportunities to leverage formal and informal resources to assist with advancement in the field.

•Identify the importance of association among members of a profession.

•List the benefits of active membership in professional organizations at the local, state and national level.

Welcome

Members of a very unique community.

Annually more than 30K people apply for admission to medical imaging and radiation therapy programs.

Less than 1/2 the number of program applicants are selected for program admission.

Approximately 13K individuals seek ARRT certification annually.

Technologists perform more than 1 million patient procedures daily.

Entry Into the Profession

Entry-level education:

• Develop traits and characteristics of medical imaging professionals.

Entry Into the Profession

Entry-level education:

• Connection to the individuals who came before us and an appreciation for the pioneers in the field.

Entry Into the Profession

Professional certification:

• Acceptance.• Identity.

Transitioning From Student to Technologist

Moving from one identity to another.

Transitioning From Student to TechnologistO

rganizational and social transition:■Formal and informal organization.■Customs and rituals.■Appropriate and smart behavior.

2013

By 2025 Generation Y will represent 75% of the work force!!

The Disconnect Between Aging Management and the Younger Workforce, B. Solis August 21, 2013

Work Years

% of ARRT Registrants

Silent

Boomer

Gen X

Gen Y

Association

We are all social creatures.

■We develop and learn about the world around us through the filter of other people.

Association

■Our connections to others are key not only to our survival, but also to our happiness and the success of our careers.

■We seek out human relationships and connections.

Association

Reinforces our identity.

Association

Growth of social media:■Personal.■Professional.

ProfessionalismA

profession requires the acquisition and application of a body of knowledge and technical skills.

The individuals in a profession are bound together by a shared commitment.

Those in a profession practice in accord with a code of ethics.

Finally, a profession has a contract with society. Members of a profession regulate themselves.

Professional AssociationMembers of a profession regulate themselves.

At the root of professionalism in the radiologic sciences is our profession.

Professional Association

Association survival is based on success in serving its members.

Professional Association

Being an active member in a professional association can:

Connect you with like-minded individuals.

Being an active member in a professional association can:

Connect you with respected colleagues holding differing opinions or perspectives.

Being an active member in a professional association can:

Provide a venue to share solutions.

Being an active member in a professional association can:

Help you find your next job.

Being an active member in a professional association can:

Even set you apart as a thought leader.

Being an active member in a professional association can:

Provide access to resources to further education and professional development.

Being an active member in a professional association can:

Provide networking and camaraderie.

Association

We are all social creatures.

■We develop and learn about the world around us through the filter of other people.

Spreading Wings

■What messages need to be shared?●The future is very bright.●Model the behavior of the best and brightest.●Don’t be shy!●Put yourself in positions to be successful.

Spreading Wings

■What messages need to be shared?●Monitor your presence on social media.●Join – participate – lead:

▸ Within your current organization.▸ Local professional affiliate organization.▸ National professional organization.

Closing Comments

Learning Objectives•A

cknowledge the potential for students in the classroom today to be a force for influencing the profession over the next several decades.

•Transfer information to students on opportunities to leverage formal and informal resources to assist with advancement in the field.

•Identify the importance of association among members of a profession.

•List the benefits of active membership in professional organizations at the local, state and national level.

Helping Students Spread Their Wings

Kevin J. Powers, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M)

Thank you.