Survey of Educators' Preparedness to Respond to Active Shooter Incidents.

Purpose: To examine the preparedness of medical imaging and radiation therapy educators to handle and respond to an active shooter event and their confidence to control their classrooms and protect their students.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional research design and a mixed-methods approach, the authors surveyed 366 educators from radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry programs accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, documenting their preparedness to respond and their confidence to control their classrooms and protect their students during an active shooter event.

Results: Most (166, 45.