Potential Implications of Advanced Practice Radiography on the Canadian Healthcare System from Technologists Perspectives

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Advanced practice in healthcare has emerged as a meaningful way to optimize resources and improve the patient experience. Published studies from other countries have shown that the advancement of the radiographer’s role has been successful in a variety of healthcare systems. While the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists developed a framework for the advanced practice of technologists, formal training and certification for an advanced radiographer role has yet to be introduced within the Canadian healthcare system. Despite this, many technologists currently perform delegated tasks beyond the scope of their described role. Understanding more about these delegated tasks can shed light on potential implications of a formal advanced practice radiographer role in Canada. When interviewed, many technologists find that on-site training for performing these procedures is sufficient and they were able to observe improved patient care in the department. In conclusion, this paper is written to reiterate the evidence supporting the development of an Advanced Practice role for Radiological Technologists, as well as present the perspective of technologists who perform procedures outside of a conventional technologist role.  

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2019-09-12

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Talla, M., Nakum, B., & Abdul-Jalil, S. (2019). Potential Implications of Advanced Practice Radiography on the Canadian Healthcare System from Technologists Perspectives. MICH: The Student Journal of the Michener Institute of Education, 1(1). Retrieved from https://journals.publicknowledgeproject.org/michener-student/index.php/michener-student/article/view/186

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2019)

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