Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Pushing for Higher Standards

Like everything in life, there’s always a need to push for a higher standard. It doesn’t matter what we do or how we do it, we always want to get better. Diagnostic Imaging is no different in the sense that the standards in terms of technology and performance are being pushed on a daily basis. As society advances, so to does the need for a stronger push for more effective healthcare on a worldwide basis.

Over the last 35 years we have gone from relying on the X-Ray's capacity, to the MRI, to the CT Scanner. So, how are the standards being pushed in technology today? The standards, according to a recent article, are being pushed in terms of education for professionals. It’s fair to assume that the reason for pushing higher educational standards is aimed at creating a far stronger core of future imaging professionals and also strengthening the one that exists now. The current manner in which educational standards are being pushed ranges from education to licensing.

There is currently a taskforce that was formed by the Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section (SNMMITS) and the Section for Magnetic Resonance Technologists (SMRT) that’s recommending additional education in forums such as Master’s Degrees. Considering that diagnostic imaging has become a major staple for prevention and treatment in issues from broken bones to complex conditions, it’s fair to shoot for higher standards in licensing. There are many great technologists out there already and to want to improve them as far as capability goes in only

Diagnostic imaging is not just a technology and it goes far beyond just being another test to perform. Diagnostic imaging plays a vital role in treating patients and the better the professionals, the better the end result. Hopefully this push for higher educational standards will continue far beyond licensing and coursework and result in a greater and more effective professional.

If you have any questions about diagnostic imaging in general, please feel free to contact us.

Posted By: 

Charla Hurst General

Operations Manager

Charla@ClermontRadiology.com  

352-241-6100 
www.ClermontRadiology.com




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