TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation of RTT education – Is it fit for the present: A report on the ESTRO radiation therapist workshop
AU - Campbell, Mikki
AU - Leong, Aidan
AU - Scherer, Philipp
N1 - Scherer: University Clinic for Radiotherapy and RadioOncology of the PMU at the County Hospital Salzburg, Austria
PY - 2024/6
Y1 - 2024/6
N2 - Education is key in preparing healthcare professionals for the current and future needs of the clinical environment. Hence, ESTRO facilitated a workshop, with a track focusing on radiation therapists' (RTT) education and whether it is fit for the current demands of RTTs. An international group of participants with academic and clinical backgrounds discussed the current situation in their respective working environments, evaluated the challenges in RTT education, and highlighted opportunities and possible solutions to meet current and future needs. Key outcomes highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration between clinical and academic staff.
AB - Education is key in preparing healthcare professionals for the current and future needs of the clinical environment. Hence, ESTRO facilitated a workshop, with a track focusing on radiation therapists' (RTT) education and whether it is fit for the current demands of RTTs. An international group of participants with academic and clinical backgrounds discussed the current situation in their respective working environments, evaluated the challenges in RTT education, and highlighted opportunities and possible solutions to meet current and future needs. Key outcomes highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration between clinical and academic staff.
U2 - 10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100246
DO - 10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100246
M3 - Short comment / notes
C2 - 38585174
SN - 2405-6324
VL - 30
SP - 100246
JO - Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
JF - Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
M1 - 100246
ER -