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- Adjunct Faculty
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- Radiologic Sciences
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- Centennial Hall
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- Bio
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Beth L. Vealé, Ph.D., R.T., (R)(QM) is a retired professor of radiologic sciences and Chair of the Shimadzu School of Radiologic Sciences in the Robert D. and Carol Gunn College of Health Sciences and Human Services, Midwestern State University, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She has authored multiple peer-review articles and co-authored the textbook, “Digital Imaging and PACS, and presented talks across the US for 34 years. She is a former member of the ASRT Radiologic Technology Editorial Review Board and a member of the ASRT Research and Grants Advisory Panel and is currently an Education Chapter Delegate for the ASRT.
Other Positions
| Institution | Degree | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Lincoln | PhD | 2009 |
| University of North Texas | M.Ed. | 1993 |
| Midwestern State University | BS Radiologic Sciences | 1990 |
| New Mexico State University | AS Radiography, AA General Studies, AS General Studies | 1980 |
| Employer | Position | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern State University | Professor | 09/01/2014 | |
| Family Practice Associates | Relief Technologist | 05/01/2006 | |
| Duncan Regional Hospital | PRN Technologist | 04/01/1993 | 05/30/1996 |
| Midwestern State University | Associate Professor | 06/18/1990 | |
| Northwest Texas Hospitals | Computer Information Services | 01/01/1989 | 05/01/1990 |
| Northwest Texas Hospitals | Supervising Technologist | 06/07/1982 | 06/10/1989 |
| Northwest Texas Hospitals | Staff Technologist | 09/18/1980 | 06/01/1982 |
| Memorial General Hospital, Las Cruces, NM | Student Technologist | 08/01/1978 | 08/30/1980 |
Refereed Journal Publications
Vealé, B., & Wagner, J. B. (2021). Changes in shielding practice for radiographers – Implications for radiologic and imaging nursing. Journal of Radiology Nursing, 40(4) 353-356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jradnu.2021.09.006
Bruno, D., & Vealé, B. (2021). Effects of gadolinium in vivo. Radiologic Technology, 93(1), 46-54.
Carroll, Q. & Vealé, B. (2020). Standardizing digital radiography terminology. Radiologic Technology, (November/December 2020)
Youngman, K. C., & Vealé, B. (2020). Synchronous distance education – Making the connection. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. (in press).
Clark, K., & Vealé, B.(accepted for publication). Program directors’ perceptions of student membership in professional organizations.
Clark, K. Vealé, B. (2018). Caring for the transgender patient. Radiologic Technology, 90(1), 7-19.
Clark, K., & Vealé, B. (2018). Assessing transgender-related content in radiography programs in the United States: A survey of educators. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmir.2018.06.050 [online version]
Vealé, B., Clark, K. R., Killion, J.B., & Sharma, P. (2017) HESI admission assessment and radiography exit examinations as predictors for student success. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 48(2017), 90-94.
Clark, K., Vealé, B. & Watts, L. (2017). A review of the use of massive open online courses (MOOCS) in medical imaging education. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 15(2), 1-8.
Killion, J., Johnston, J., Gresham, J., Gibson, M., Vealé, B., Behrens, P., Velasquez, B., Genung, V., Jansen, L., and Woods-Fidelie, L. (2014, Nov/Dec). Smart device use and burnout among health science educators. Radiologic Technology
Alaniz, J., & Vealé, B. (2013). Stretching for sonographers: A literature review of sonographer-reported musculoskeletal injuries. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. doi: 10.1177/8756479313485286
Bailey, T.M., & Vealé, B.L. (2011). Advanced computed tomography and patient dose: A literature review. Radiology Management, 33(5) 43-46
Johnston, J., Killion, J., Vealé, B., and Comello, B. (2011). U.S. technologists’ radiation exposure perceptions and practices. Radiologic Technology, 82(4), 311-320.
Lewis, C., & Vealé, B. (2010) Patient simulation as an active learning tool in medical education. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 41(4), 196-200.
Johnston, J., Comello, R. J., Veale’, B. L., & Killion, J. B. (2010). Radiation exposure dose trends and radiation dose reduction strategies in medical imaging. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. 41(3) 137-144.
Vealé, B. & Watts, L. (2010. Moving labs to student-centered learning. Women in Higher Education, 19(4), 19.
Ballinger, J., Comello, R., Vealé, B. (2008). Stressors that negatively affect the health of radiology professionals. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences 39(1), pp. 11-15.
Vealé, B. & Watts, L. (2007). Multiple intelligence theory. Journal of the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences. 12(1)
VanValkenburg, J., Veale, B., Caldwell, S., Lampignano, J., & Hairfield, K. (2000) Educational programs in radiologic technology, Radiologic Technology, 71 (6).
Presentations
Presentations
March 23, 2021
Cassling Webinars
“Digital Radiography – What You Don’t Know May Hurt You and Othersâ€
March 13, 2021
Allied Health Education Center
“Where Do I Go from Here?
February 26, 2021
2nd Annual Biophysics and Quantitative Biology Virtual Conference and Workshop
Midwestern state University
Virtual Meeting
“Standardizing Radiographic Imaging Termsâ€
February 12, 2021
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology Annual Meeting
Virtual Meeting
“Ethics and the Radiographerâ€
August 18, 2019
South Texas Associated Radiographers
South Padre Island, Texas
“Osteogenesis Imperfectaâ€
“Radiography and Terrorismâ€
“Critical Findings on Plain Abdominal Imagesâ€
“Ethics for the Radiographerâ€
April 6, 2019
Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting
“I Need to Talk to Youâ€
“Osteogenesis Imperfectaâ€
March 29 -30, 2019
Oklahoma Society of Radiologic Technologists
“I Need to Talk to Youâ€
“Osteogenesis Imperfectaâ€
February 8, 2019
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Annual Meeting
“I Need to Talk to You: Crucial Conversations
August 18, 2018
South Texas Associated Radiographers
South Padre Island, Texas
“Informatics: What You Should Know)
“What to Look for on a Chest Radiographâ€
“Radiography and Terrorismâ€
June 21, 2018
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Annual Meeting
“Develop a Case Study: Tell Your Storyâ€
June 14, 2018
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
LiveWebinar
“Quality Management in Digital Imagingâ€
April 5-6, 2018
Oklahoma Society of Radiologic Technologists
“Digital Updateâ€
“Radiography and Terrorismâ€
February 24, 2018
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
LiveWebinar
“Patient Safety and Digital Imagingâ€
February 3, 2018
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
“Radiography and Terrorism – Bomb Blast Injuriesâ€
October 14, 2017
Midwestern State University
Flower Mound and Weatherford Campuses
“Radiography and Terrorism: Dealing with Victimsâ€
April 7, 2017
Oklahoma Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
“Critical Findings on Plain Abdominal Imagesâ€
April 6, 2017
Oklahoma Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
“Patient Safety and Digital Imagingâ€
February 24, 2017
South Texas Associated Radiographers
San Antonio, Texas
“Critical Findings on Plain Abdominal Imagesâ€
“Radiography and Terrorism: Dealing with Victimsâ€
“What to Look for on a Chest Radiographâ€
February 8, 2017
Midwestern State University
College of Health Science and Human Services Interdisciplinary Education
“An Exercise in Patient Care for New Nursing and Radiology Studentsâ€
September 23, 2016
Texas Society of Allied Health Professionals Annual Conference
“The HESI Admission Assessment and Radiography Exit Examination as Predictors for Student Success†(with Jeff Killion)
August 19, 2016
South Texas Associated Radiographers
South Padre Island, Texas
“Blunt Force and Penetrating Traumaâ€
“Radiographic Evidence of Parasitic Diseaseâ€
April 19, 2016
El Centro Community College
Dallas, Texas
“Bachelor of Science Program at Midwestern State Universityâ€
April 1, 2016
Oklahoma State Society of Radiologic Technologists
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
“Radiographic Evidence of Blunt Force and Penetrating Traumaâ€
June 25, 2015
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico
“Writing for Novicesâ€
March 26, 2015
Oklahoma State Society of Radiologic Technologists
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
“Radiography of Parasitic Diseasesâ€
February 6, 2015
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
“Designing an Exemplary Online Courseâ€
July 20, 2013
Midwestern State University Presents
Temple VA Hospital Continuing Education Seminar
“Analyzing Exposure Indicesâ€
February 7, 2013
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
“Faster, Wiser, More Effective Ways to Grade Papersâ€
April 27, 2012
North Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Spring Fling Conference
Ft. Worth, Texas
“Radiographic Evidence of Blunt Force and Penetrating Traumaâ€
March 3, 2012
Midwestern State University Presents
Temple VA Hospital Continuing Education Seminar
“Radiographic Evidence of Blunt Force and Penetrating Traumaâ€
“Radiography of Parasitic Diseasesâ€
March 11, 2011
Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists
Annual Meeting
“Ethics for the Radiographerâ€
“Quality Management for Digital Radiographyâ€
August 6, 2010
Brookhaven College CI, Administrator, and Educator Meeting
Representative of ASRT for Curriculum Review Project
Brook haven College, Farmers Branch Texas
April 10, 2010
Midwestern State University Presents
Temple VA Hospital Continuing Education Seminar
"Ethics for the Radiographer:
"Digital Imaging: Choosing the Correct Technique"
November, 19, 2009
Teaching and Learning Resource Center, Midwestern State University
"Using Graded Discussion boards in Hybrid and Online Only Courses
October, 17, 2009
Annual Clinical Instructor's Meeting, Midwestern State University
"Overcoming Clinical Education's Biggest Obstacles"
February 6, 2009
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Picture Archiving and communication Systems: The Electronic File"
February 8, 2008
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Keeping Up with Technology in the Classroom".
December 1, 2007
Brookhaven College Radiology
1st Annual Brookhaven Radiology Club Seminar
"Patient Safety and Digital Imaging: What You Don't Remember Can Hurt You and Others"
June 23, 2007
Midwestern State University Presents
Temple VA Hospital Continuing Education Seminar
"Digital Imaging – Implications for Patient Safety"
April 14, 2007
North Texas Radiologic Technologist Society
Spring Fling Meeting
"Digital Implications in Imaging"
January 29, 2007
Boise State University, Department of Radiologic Sciences
Technologist Workshop
"Digital Radiography Applications
January 30, 2007
Boise State University, Department of Radiologic Sciences
Technologist and Educator Workshop
"Principles of Digital Radiography"
February 1, 2006
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Annual Issues Forum: Currency and Relevance of the Radiography Curriculum"
February 2 – 4, 2005
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Annual Issues Forum: Technology Explosion: Providing the Skills that Meet the Needs of Tomorrow's Patients"
"Teaching Digital Imaging"
"Molecular and Cellular Response to Irradiation"
June 25, 2005
Midwestern State University Presents
Temple VA Hospital Continuing Education Seminar
"Digital Imaging – How'd They Do That?"
October 15-16, 2004
Midwestern State University Radiologic Sciences
Annual CI Meeting
"Teaching Digital Imaging"
February 4, 2004
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Transitioning from Traditional Radiography to "Cyber-radiography"
February 5, 2004
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology
Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Transition from Student to Technologist"
February 6, 2004
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Medical Malpractice for the Student Radiographer"
"Medical Malpractice for the Radiographer"
January 21, 2003
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Workshop – Active Learning in the Clinical Setting"
January 30, 2003
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Teaching Imaging – Making it Fun"
January 29, 2003
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Risk/Benefit Analysis of Programmatic Issues"
October 4, 2003
Texas Society of Allied Health Professions Fall Conference, Lubbock, TX, October 4, 2002
"Put Prevention into Practice on the Web-The effectiveness of Internet delivery of employee health programs"
June 26, 2002
Temple, Texas Veterans Administration Hospital, Continuing Education Seminar
"Solving Radiation Protection and Imaging Problems"
March 29, 2001
Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists, San Antonio, Texas
"Continuous Quality Improvement – Why Me?"
February 8, 2001
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Dual Role of the Clinical Educator"
October 20, 2000
Midwestern State University Clinical Instructor Meeting
"Staff Tech and Clinical Instructor: Managing Both Roles"
February 3, 2000
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada
"You've Got the Power, PowerPoint® for the Educator"
February 4, 2000
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Continuous Quality Improvement – Why Me?"
February 5, 1999
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Videotape Evaluation of the Radiologic Science Student in the Laboratory Setting"
February 5, 1999
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Innovation in Radiologic Science Curriculum and Delivery Systems: Distance Education
February 6, 1998
Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Las Vegas, Nevada
"Radiography of the Difficult Patient"
June 28, 1997
Northeast Seminars, Chicago, Illinois
"Radiography of the Difficult Patient"
June 29, 1997
Northeast Seminars, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"Radiography of the Difficult Patient"
April 19, 1996
Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas
"Radiography of the Difficult Patient"
February 25, 1995
Northwest Area Meeting of Radiologic Technologists, Amarillo, Texas
"Radiography of the Difficult Patient"
October 10, 1994
Chesapeake X-Ray Society of Radiologic Technologists, Greenville, South Carolina
"Basic Radiographic Skills - Day Two"
February 5, 1993
Northwest Area Counselor's Meeting, Amarillo, Texas
"Image Quality"
Poster Presentations
Radiation Exposure Dose Trends and Radiation Dose Reduction Strategies in Medical Imaging
April 9, 2012 – Midwestern State University Scholarship Colloquium
Recruitment and Retention of Students in a Distance Education Program
March 28, 2001 – Midwestern State University, College of Heath Sciences, Health Fair
November 7, 1997 - Second Biennial Health Education Symposium - Air Force School of Health Care Sciences, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls TX
March 26, 1998 - 6th Annual UT Southwestern Allied Health Research Forum- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Book Proposal Reviews
Adaptive Radiography, Delmar Cengage Learning, March, 2010
2008 Pocket Guide to Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Elsevier, Karen Baer, Editorial Assistant.
Huda, H. (2006) RT x-ray physics review. Lippincott Williams, & Wilkins, Debbie Passan, Editorial Assistant.
Book Reviews
Dowd, S., Tilson, E., & Carlton, R. (1998) Quality Management Review. Albany: Delmar Thomson Learning.
Bushong, S. (1992) Magnetic Resonance Imaging. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc.
Books
Carter, C., & Vealé, B. (2018). Digital Radiography and PACS. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby. Third edition.
Vealé, B. (2017). Proximal femur and pelvic girdle. In K.L. Bontrager and J.P. Lampignano (Eds.), Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy (pp.261-287). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby.
Scholarly Publications
Scholarly Publications, Non-Refereed
Vealé, B. (2019). Future research and replication studies. Radiologic Technology, 90(4), 415-416.
Clark, K.R, & Vealé, B. L. (2018). Strategies to enhance data collection and analysis in qualitative research. Radiologic Technology, 89(5), 60-63.Vealé, B. & Moore, Q. (2016) Writing a methods section. Radiologic Technology,
Truluck, C. A. (2015, March/April). Writing for publication: Enhancing your scientific writing skills. Journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, 86(3), 329-330
Sanders, V., &Vealé, B. (2011). Systemic breast disease and inflammatory breast lesions. Directed Reading. eRadImaging.
Vealé, B., Ludwig, R. (2015, January/February). The philosophy of the editorial review board. Journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, 86(3), 329-330.
Vealé, B., Showalter, V., & Sortor, M. (1996, Spring). Radiologic sciences at Midwestern State University. Wichita Falls Medicine.