This week we are joined with guest hosts Christine Eckenrod (R, CT, MR) and Tiffany Shaffer (RT) come on the air to share about the value of being a clinical instructor (CI) can bring.  There are many benefits outside of financial gain and we share each of our experiences in teaching and the ways in which it has given back during our careers.  In this episode we all learn that “everyone has something to offer” -Christine Eckenrod.

A special congratulations to Ms. Shaffer as she won Clinical Instructor of the year award at Penn College. What an amazing accomplishment to receive from the students you are educating and training.

Timeline:

·      (00:37) Intro

·      (02:36) Teaching others offers its own unique perks

·      (05:16) Reflecting on being a student and picking up on the tools to better your skillset.

·      (06:40) Difficulties in finding those who want to be a Clinical Instructor and bringing value to an unpaid role.

·      (09:22) Requirements to become a Clinical Instructor and what extra it requires out of their typical work day.

·      (14:38) The difference between a Clinical Instructor and a Clinical Coordinator/Director.

·      (15:16) Cohort sizes and per/post covid.

·      (17:32) Clinical rotations offered to those who attend Penn College’s radiology based programs.

·      (18:34) RT students working with RA professionals

·      (19:56) How being a Clinical Instructor can lead towards advancing your career to transition into the educational career path.

·      (21:01) How teaching others has its benefits as we each share what we gain in the process.

·      (24:58) Advice for those considering becoming Clinical Instructors and recognizing that we all have something to offer.

·      (28:54) Light bulb moments and the ability to enhance others skillsets.

·      (30:01) CEU Courses that the ASRT offers to those who want to make the tack into becoming a Clinical Instructor.

·      (31:35) How educators can use podcasts and directed readings during their didactic training and how those discussions can make an impact on students.

·      (34:21) Working with the RA/PA, learning about the role, and getting the right information out.

·      (38:11) MARCA legislation and a special congratulations to the Anesthesiologist Assistant.

·      (40:22) Discussions as we come closer to wrapping things up

·      (40:35) Closing 

We want thank Mrs. Eckenrod and Ms. Shaffer for coming on with us and sharing on the value Clinical Instructors have in the industry.  Students are the future of our profession and the clinical skills that technologist have to offer brings value to future generations.  We were honored to have these conversations.