Assessing the compatibility of the Radiology Technology Curriculum with Professional Requirements: Viewpoints of Radiology Technology Employee in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2019
Background: Radiology technology is one major of medical sciences. The graduates are a member of health care system that are responsible for medical cares. The graduates’ viewpoints about the compatibility of the education and professional expectations can be helpful for detecting the defects and making changes in the curriculum. Methods: This descriptive-cross sectional study has been done with 104 radiology technology employee in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences on 2018. The data were collected by a questionnaire, designed by the researcher, and its validity and reliability was confirmed. The questionnaire was filled by the participants and analyzed by SPSS software. Results: The results of this study showed that 36.6% of the participants believe that the practical courses are enough. The major and the expecting occupation were matched 80.6%, 61.4% of the experts were satisfied with the curriculum, and 70.3% of them strongly believed in making changes in the current curriculum. Conclusion:Although the current curriculum is matched with the professional duties, it is not appropriate for achieving the educational goals. Also an increase in the practical courses is necessary. Therefore, revising and making changes in the curriculum, is recommended.
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