title: Continuing education: do mandates matter?
abstract: This study questions the assumption that radiographers lack the motivation to voluntarily participate in continuing professional education. Results of the author's survey of radiographers in 22 Central Florida hospitals--where state law mandates completion of 12 hours of CPE biannually--showed significant differences in participation due to motivational orientation and selected professional, educational and personal characteristics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Sciences, College of Health and Public Affairs, University of Central Florida, Orlando 32816-0200.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000193:education*