Teaching is the best way to grow in any discipline. This is what I tell the students who take the 21 Day Challenge... “if you want to learn, you have to approach your studies as if you were going to teach it to someone else.” And I have them do that as part of the assignment each day.

It all starts with notes. And I want to share something with you that I was meditating on early this morning (at the time of this writing).

If you don't know the difference between note-Taking and note-Making, you'll con...

I recently interviewed for a senior position, and it went really well. As I reflected on what made it successful, I started wondering if the same principles could apply to a radiologic technologist interviewing for an x-ray role. Turns out—they do.

Part 1: Entering the Arena

Between July and October of 2021, we saw millions of Americans leaving their jobs, opening up an extraordinary number of healthcare positions—including in radiologic technology. If you’re a recent graduate from an x-ray program, y...

How the New Imaging Assistant (IAMR) Credential Redefines the MR Experience

As healthcare evolves at an accelerating pace, our ability to deliver high-quality, safe, and human-centered care hinges not just on technology—but on teams. The future of patient experience will be shaped not by the machines in the room, but by the people who guide patients through them.

That’s why the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT®) is making a bold move that puts people at the center of one of medicine...

Legal knowledge is a critical, yet often underestimated, component of professional competence for Radiologic Technologists (RTs). While technical proficiency and patient care are front and center in daily practice, it is the understanding and application of legal principles that ensures safety, ethical integrity, and protection—both for the patient and the practitioner.

This comprehensive blog series explores the foundational legal issues that intersect with the responsibilities of radiologic technologis...

In the complex world of healthcare, patients are often placed in vulnerable positions, relying on professionals not just for treatment, but also for advocacy and respect. This is where patients’ rights come into focus—a framework that ensures individuals receive care that respects their dignity, autonomy, and legal entitlements. Whether in a hospital, clinic, or diagnostic imaging center, understanding these rights helps patients make informed decisions and safeguards them against unethical practices.

On...

 Patient Positioning

Introduction: More Than Just a Hand

History has a habit of casting its light on the names it deems worthy, leaving the rest to dwell in shadow. Wilhelm Röntgen, the discoverer of the X-ray, is such a name—illuminated in textbooks, immortalized in plaques, celebrated in the annals of science. But in the soft penumbra just beyond that light stands another figure: Anna Bertha Ludwig, the woman whose hand, offered without hesitation on a winter night in 1895, became the first human subject in a discovery tha...

Getting into an X-ray (radiologic technology) program is competitive. Seats are limited, and the selection process is designed to find students who are not only academically prepared but also professionally ready. If you’re worried about getting denied, know this: a thoughtful, strategic, and complete application can dramatically improve your chances.

This guide walks you through how to build a winning application—from academic prep and clinical exposure to personal branding and professional development....

You’ve highlighted your textbooks. You’ve re-read your notes. You’ve stayed up late. And yet... why does it still feel like you’re forgetting everything right when you need it most?

The truth is, most students never learned how to learn. They were taught what to study, but not how to retain, recall, and apply that knowledge—especially under the pressure of the ARRT Registry exam.

This blog is your solution.

Drawn from world-renowned research in cognitive science, memory championships, and peak learning...

 Let’s get something straight: most students don’t fail tests because they’re lazy or incapable. They fail because they never learned how to play the test-taking game. They walk into the exam room with knowledge—but without a strategy. And in a high-stakes academic world, strategy is everything.

Today we're going to break down what the best students do differently before, during, and after a test. Whether you're preparing for final exams, board certifications, or even a high-pressure licensing test like ...

The Real Reason X-Ray Students Struggle

Let’s be honest. You probably got into X-ray school thinking it was going to be challenging, but manageable. Then came the flood: anatomy, positioning, pathology, radiation physics, patient care, image evaluation—often all in one week. You try to write everything down, maybe you highlight your textbooks in every color, and perhaps you snap a few pics of PowerPoints. But when test day rolls around, you're left with a mountain of half-digested information and a feeli...