Professional Accreditation

Question 1

How does a person become an accredited Radiation Therapist?

Answer 1

Completion of an accredited 3 year undergraduate program followed by a national development program

Completion of an accredited 4 year programme

Completion of a 2 year Masters degree (Radiation Therapy)

Question 2

What is AHPRA?

Answer 2

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Regulates all registered health practitioners in conjunction with relevant boards

14 boards with several professions not covered by registration

Question 3

What is MRPBA?

Answer 3

Medical Radiation Practice Board Australia

regulates and provides accreditation/registration for Australia’s radiation practitioners and students.

Develops:
standards, codes and guidelines for the profession.

Also handles complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings

Question 4

What is ASMIRT?

Answer 4

Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapist

was previously known as AIR (Australian Institute of Radiography)

It is the peak body that represents Radiation Therapists and Medical Imaging peronnel

Question 5

What does a Radiation Therapist do?

Answer 5

Patient support, Simulation RT, Treatment RT, Dosimetrist, patient advocate, physcologist,

Question 6

What are the 5 domains for the pofessional capabilities for medical radiation practice?

Answer 6

Domain 1: Professional and ethical conduct
Domain 2: Communication and collaboration
Domain 3: Evidence-based practice and professional learning
Domain 4: Radiation safety and risk management
Domain 5: Practice in medical radiation science