Physics Instruction for Radiologic Technologists

Traditionally, physics instruction in training programs for radiologic technologists has been inadequate for a number of reasons. Improvements are occurring, but slowly. To overcome difficulties inherent in traditional training techniques in Denver, the Denver Collaborative Training Program in Radiologic Technology was established in 1967. The Denver Program is a cooperative effort involving 18 metropolitan hospitals, the Community College of Denver, and the University of Colorado Medical Center. Physics instructors in the Denver Program are working together to identify a core of physics material essential to radiologic technologists, to prepare quality instructional materials in those areas of physics so identified, and to study innovative teaching techniques, including computer-assisted instruction and video tape presentations.