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ASRT reports enrollment increases in radiologic technologist programs

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The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has published results from its 2024 enrollment survey, showing that the number of new students enrolled increased compared with 2023. Student enrollment in ARRT-approved radiation therapy programs is estimated at 1,663 students in 2024, up from 1,302 in 2023.

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ASRT report highlights enrollment growth in technologist programs

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Student interest in radiologic technology education programs is on the rise, suggest survey findings published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). These students entered programs approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

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Staff operating ionizing radiation equipment in Michigan are now required to meet certain qualifications for active status and employment. Together, ARRT and the Michigan Society of Radiologic Technologists (MSRT) eventually bypassed the state legislature and focused instead on the state's administrative rules. "We

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Penn. bill will change licensing rules for medical imaging personnel

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The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) said it supports a new Pennsylvania bill that requires licensing of medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, and trainees. The bill also addresses the field of radiologist assistants, which are advanced radiography specialists.

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Workplace violence ‘extremely high’ in radiologic sciences

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More than 60% of diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy staff experience workplace violence, according to a study published January 9 in Radiography. Yet no systematic review has been published on the issue in medical radiation science, the authors noted.

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ASRT: Nuclear medicine technologist salaries show greatest gains

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Nuclear medicine technologists experienced the largest average compensation gains, up 20.2% from $88,576 in 2022 to $106,475 in 2024, according to new results from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Wage and Salary Survey 2024. Computed tomography and radiography each experienced a 12.3%

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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Colleen Dempsey, EdD, of Thomas Jefferson University is hoping to take home her second Minnie for Most Effective Radiologic Sciences Educator. Dempsey has been honored many times for her work in TJU's radiologic sciences training program, including the 2017 Minnie for Most Effective Radiologic Sciences Educator.