RESEARCH PAPER *see BrightSpace for complete instructions
Select a topic for your research paper from the list. You may combine/modify any topic you feel will result in a creative paper. You are required to use APA format. The paper should be a minimum of 10 pages, and a maximum of 12 pages. (NOT including bibliography)
You may use a variety of resources to complete this paper, but must use a minimum of five sources. These can including your textbook, peer-reviewed journal articles, and RELIABLE online sources. Where appropriate, be certain to use correct citation format and include a bibliography.
RESEARCH PRESENTATION
You will do a presentation of approximately 10 minutes in class on the topic from your paper. Do NOT read your paper to the class. Feel free to use audiovisual assistance and handouts. The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate mastery of a particular topic and to teach your classmates about the topic in a limited period of time. Be as creative as you can and engage the class.
For information on due dates check BrightSpace. If you cannot find the answer there, THEN ask your professor.
To browse ASRT Radiologic Technology, choose CINHAL from the database drop down menu under Databases and Popular Resources on the library home page. Use your WCC credentials to log in.
*Great for other topics in the list too!
Enter Radiologic Technology (not ASRT) in the top search box and select JN Publication in the dropdown. Enter Directed Reading in the next field to see those that are available (through 2017).
Click Search to browse all available articles, or enter keywords in the other search boxes before running your search. Do not type whole sentences.
*note newer Directed Readings are not available via the library databases.
1. How to maintain professional/ethical standards as a student radiographer.
2. Impact of COVID-19 on front-line workers. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, discuss the present day physical and mental health hardships that healthcare workers must endure.
3. Prospective student’s awareness (or lack thereof) of the requirements to complete a radiography program.
4. How does a medical error affect a radiology patient?
5. Digital mammography; its uses and effects on breast imaging.
6. Inappropriate touching: How an imaging professional can protect against such accusations by a patient.
7. Professional relationships and behavior of students in the clinical setting.
8. Impact of information technology in a radiology department.
9. Imaging principles that apply to recognizing the diagnosis on digital radiographs.
10. An effective way to prepare high school students for a career in the Health Sciences.
11. Forensics- does it play a role in radiology?
12. Compare radiologic science education in the US to Canada and European countries.
13. Continuing education is mandatory for all practicing radiologic science professionals. Will recertification improve the imaging specialists of tomorrow?
14. Clinical sites collaborating with the education institution is a good thing. Can the two departments work effectively in the education of students?
15. Job market prospects today: is this a viable career path?
16. Patient care skills for the entry level imaging professional today.
17. Effects HIPAA regulations have on radiology departments.
18. What is the impact of new technologies in radiology on patient care?
19. Safety requirements by the Joint Commission for today’s radiology department.
20. Interventional radiology in the clinical setting: it’s impact on student radiographers.
21. The panic button was pushed to educate more radiographers. Discuss the pros and cons for potential limited-scope radiographers being permitted to practice in urgent cares within NYS.
22. Are you preparing yourself for the ever-changing radiology profession? Develop career preparations to be considered.
23. Is working in IT, i.e. PACS administrator, an alternative for new graduates who excel in health information technology?
24. Do clinical instructors impact a student’s clinical education?
25. Select one peer-reviewed article or directed reading article from the ASRT Radiologic Technology Journal related to a Special Imaging Procedure covered in class. Research additional information/current information regarding the subject matter.
