New ASRT campaign teaches kids about medical imaging

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has launched a new campaign that teaches kids about the world of medical imaging and radiation therapy.

Radcademy is an initiative that uses contemporary media techniques and real-life situations to engage young people and their imaginations. It features a website and accompanying videos that are specifically designed for boys and girls ages 12 to 16.

The website presents small pieces of information referred to as RADfacts. Content on the site is written in a way that allows kids to easily learn about the scientific foundations of x-ray, CT, MRI, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and other radiologic procedures.

The video section on the website includes four videos that highlight various medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures and also explains the science behind the technology. While the kids in the Radcademy videos are portrayed by actors, the subject-matter experts in the videos are all real-life radiologic technologists, radiation therapists, and radiologic science educators.

The videos are scientifically accurate but uncomplicated, so young audiences can easily understand the topics, ASRT said.

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