Transcript Our New Generation of Students Equals Our New Generation

Helping Students Spread Their Wings
Kevin J. Powers, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M)
Learning Objectives
• Acknowledge 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.
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Less than 1/2 the number of program applicants
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Approximately 13K individuals seek ARRT
certification annually.
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Examinees
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 Technologist
Organizational 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
Silent
Boomer
Gen X
Gen Y
% of ARRT Registrants
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.
Professionalism
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Professional Association
Members of a profession regulate themselves.
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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
• Acknowledge 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
Thank you.
Kevin J. Powers, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M)