Overview

About this Course

Pathways to Leadership Fundamentals Training Course addresses the need to build solid leaders for the future. It is a one of a kind program that provides radiologic technologists the leadership fundamentals that will allow them to more easily transition to an entry level management role.

There are 72,000,000 Baby Boomers living in the United States and 10,000 of these boomers retire daily. According to a recent study, 70% of the healthcare leader respondents plan to retire within the next 10 years, resulting in a critical management shortage for the future.

The 24 credit course consists of eight 3-hour webinar sessions that are uniquely designed to provide the essential skills needed to become a successful leader. Sessions are purchased individually and can be taken in any order. Sessions are offered multiple times per year. After completing all 8 sessions students may request a certificate of completion.

Classes are taught by highly qualified leaders and healthcare executives. Students will learn skills through real world case studies and will gain practical knowledge they can use as a new manager.

Take all 8 sessions and request your official Leadership Certificate.

Educational Objectives

Session Schedules - All sessions run from 9am - 12pm Central Time

Session 1 - Harnessing the Leadership in You

So You Want to be a Leader
Culturally Appropriate Services as Part of Patient-Centric Care
The Importance of Imaging's Role in the Patient Experience

CE Credits: 3

Session 2 - Leadership of the Next Generation

Management and Leaders: Are they all the same?
Eight Leadership Styles - Which One Are You?
Generational Differences and the Patient Experience

CE Credits: 3

Session 3 - The Basics of Ethical Leadership

The Not-So-Visible Occupational Hazards: Stress in Imaging
Creating a Learning and Ethical Organization
Creating a Patient Safety Culture

CE Credits: 3

Session 4 - Imaging Finance and Human Resource Management

Foundations of Imaging Finance
Employee Performance - What's HR Got To Do With IT?

CE Credits: 3

Session 5 - Personnel and Policies in the Workplace

Dealing with Challenging and Difficult People
The Root Cause of Success: Reframing Your Change Management Approach
Dissecting Policies and Procedures

CE Credits: 3

Session 6 - Equipment and Advanced Technology

Understanding the Foundations of Imaging Assets
Service Contract Negotiation and Equipment Management
Advanced Technology in Imaging - The Essentials

CE Credits: 3

Session 7 - Quality and Strategic Management

What do KPI's and Process Improvement Have in Common?
Understanding Operational Projects
The Fundamentals of Strategic Management

CE Credits: 3

Session 8 - Effective Clinical Operations Management

Friend to Foe: Making the Transition from Peer to Leader
Managing Clinical Operations

CE Credits: 3

Schedule

Course Schedule

All sessions run from 9am - 12pm Central Time

Session 1

Harnessing the Leadership in You

So You Want to be a Leader - Angelic Bush
Culturally Appropriate Services as Part of a Patient-Centric Care - Nicole Dhanraj
The Importance of the Imaging's Role in the Patient Experience - Ron Jones

Session 2

Leadership of the Next Generation

Managers and Leaders: Are they all the same? - Nicole Dhanraj
Eight Leadership Styles - Which One Are You?
Generational Differences and the Patient Experience - Tonya Bell-Brightmon

Session 3

The Basics of Ethical Leadership

The Not-So-Visible Occupational Hazards: Stress in Imaging - Nicole Dhanraj
Creating a Learning and Ethical Organization - Larry Wenreich
Creating a Patient Safety Culture

Session 4

Imaging Finance and Human Resource Management

Foundations of Imaging Finance - Crystal Crosby
Employee Performance -What's HR Got to Do with It? - Nicole Dhanraj

Session 5

Personnel and Policies in the Workplace

Dealing with Challenging and Difficult People - Russell Cain
The Root Cause of Success: Reframing Your Change Management Approach - Nicole Dhanraj
Dissecting Policies and Procedures - Nicole Dhanraj

Session 6

Equipment and Advanced Technology

Understanding the Foundations of Imaging Assets - Crystal Crosby
Service Contract Negotiation and Equipment Management - Ron Jones
Advanced Technology in Imaging - The Essentials - Kenneth Fazzino

Session 7

Quality and Strategic Management

What do KPI's and Process Improvement Have in Common? - Carla Knisley
Understanding Operational Projects - Ron Jones
The Fundamentals of Strategic Management

Session 8

Effective Clinical Operations Management

Friend to Foe: The Transition from Peer to Leader - Nicole Dhanraj
Managing Clinical Operations - Angelic Bush

Audience

Technologists aspiring to understand the essentials of effective leadership in order to advance their careers within the medical imaging setting.

Faculty

Name

Angelic Bush, MSRS, RT

Angie Bush is a United States Air Force trained imaging specialist, with over 22 years of management and leadership experience. She has worked as Director of Imaging and Director of Cardiology at Houston Methodist, Regional Director of Imaging for Baylor Scott & White in Austin and is now System Director for the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston

She is a published author, served on the Board of Director for AHRA, The Association for Medical Imaging Management, was their Association President 2017-2018 and now serves on the Bracco Advisory Board.

Name

Russell Cain, DBA, CRA, FAHRA, RT, CRT

Current Interim Manager
San Leandro Hospital

Name

Crystal Crosby, BA, RT(R)

Radiology Program Manager
St. Lousi Children's Hospital, BJC

Name

Nicole Dhanraj, PhD, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, CSSB, CPPS, PMP, CRA, R.T (R)(CT)(MR) | Independent Consultant, Flagstaff AZ

Dr. Nicole Dhanraj is an army veteran with a diverse background. She is an experienced Director of Radiology, Professor, Edupreneur, Author, International Speaker, Dissertation Mentor, Content Developer, and Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator. She has over 10 years of teaching face to face, online, and hybrid.  Dr. Dhanraj received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St Martin’s University and her Master’s in International Relations, graduating magna cum laude from Troy State University. She earned her doctorate with an emphasis in Organizational Management from Capella University. She received her certification as an appreciative inquiry facilitator through Case Western Reserve University. She has several certifications to include project management, human resources, radiology administrator.

Name

Ron Jones, EdD RT (R)(CT)ARRT

Dr. Ron Jones is a 2019 Nominee for Most Effective Radiology Administrator by AuntMinnie.com (1 of 12 finalists nationwide). Ron is a Healthcare Leader / Change Agent with 20+ years of experience in Radiology, Laboratory, and other ancillary hospital departments. Ron presents 90-minute lectures on Efficiency Models for leading organizations and methodologies for identifying and preventing employee burnout. He is an adamant advocate for community volunteerism with strong family values. Ron is currently on faculty at the College of Southern Idaho in the role of Clinical Instructor and Site Coordinator.

Name

Carla Knisley, MBA, CRA, (RT)(R)(MR)

Director, Clinical Support Services
OhioHealth

Name

Laurence Weinreich, MA, MBA, CRA, RT(R)

Director of Radiology
Edinburg Medical Center

Credits

ASRT Category A

This program provides 3 hours of Category A continuing education credit for radiologic technologists approved by ASRT and recognized by the ARRT and various licensure states. Category A credit is also recognized by CAMRT’s Continuing Education Credit Approval Program for CE credit in Canada. You must attend the entire program to receive your certificate of completion.

Tuition

Audience	Price	Member Price
Technologist \| Single Session	$75.00	$64.00

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Cancellation Policy

Webinars less than 8 hours of credit

Refunds, minus a $15 processing fee, will be granted for cancellations received at least 3 days prior to the program. Cancellations received within 3 days of the webinar will receive a credit toward a future MTMI program, minus the $15 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the webinar starts. MTMI reserves the right to cancel any scheduled program because of low advance registration or other reasons. MTMI’s liability is limited to a refund of any program tuition paid. WEBINAR ATTENDEES that cannot log in due to unsolvable technical issues beyond their control will be eligible for a full refund.