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Title: | Education models used across Europe to train therapeutic radiographers/radiotherapists : a cross-case study |
Authors: | Couto, Jose Guilherme McFadden, Sonyia L. McClure, Patricia Bezzina, Paul Hughes, Ciara M. |
Keywords: | Radiotherapy -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Europe Radiotherapy -- Study and teaching (Graduate) -- Europe Radiotherapy -- Study and teaching (Continuing education) -- Europe Radiotherapy -- Standards -- Europe |
Issue Date: | 2022 |
Publisher: | Ulster University |
Citation: | Couto, J. G., McFadden, S., McClure, P., Bezzina, P., & Hughes, C. (2022). Education models used across Europe to train Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiotherapists: a cross-case study. In 8th International conference on Higher Education Advances, Valencia, Spain. 1125-1133. |
Abstract: | Interviews with radiotherapy (RT) stakeholders were completed across four European countries to identify the educational models used across Europe and how they affect competencies of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiotherapists (TR/RTTs). The stakeholders identified the following educational models: • Programmes below European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level 6 (EQF4 or EQF5) • RT-only BSc programmes (EQF6) • Multiple-specialism BSc programmes (EQF6) • RT-only apprenticeships (EQF6) • Multiple-specialism BSc followed by an MSc (EQF6→EQF7) • Integrated masters (EQF7) • RT-only pre-registration MSc (EQF7) • ‘Common trunk’ model (EQF6 or EQF7) Each educational model has its set of advantages and disadvantages, but most models can be used to achieve the same essential competencies of TR/RTTs. Some models showed weaknesses in their ability to develop adequate RT competencies (low EQF level, low RT-specific content). Regulating the standards of practice at national level ensures that essential competencies are developed across all course programmes, improving the care to RT patients. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/105828 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacHScRad |
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