title: Acceptance of distance learning by radiologic technologists.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  A national survey of 1300 registered radiologic technologists was conducted to determine acceptance of distance learning for continuing education, advanced certification and higher academic degree requirements.
  
  
  METHODS
  Differences between the demographic data and reported acceptance levels were compared using the chi2 (chi-square) test of significance.
  
  
  RESULTS
  None of the demographic variables indicated statistically significant differences in acceptance levels. T tests were performed for continuous variables with no significant differences. A rank-order analysis was performed to determine the most preferred method of distance learning. Internet, correspondence and video tape courses were reported to be the most preferred methods for distance learning.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Study results suggest a high level of acceptance of distance learning for continuing education (95%), advanced certification (93%) and higher academic degree requirements (87%).
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Care Professions, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: Karen M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Having
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002568:Certification; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003625:Data Collection; D004496:Education, Continuing; D020375:Education, Distance; D004500:Education, Graduate; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States