Should Clinical Education be Integrated into the Postgraduate Radiography Training Programmes?

O Bwanga

doi:10.4038/seajme.v14i2.250

Abstract

The South-East Asian Journal of Medical Education (SEAJME) is the culmination of the SEARAME's vision to bring together medical educationists in the region to promote collaborative efforts toward uplifting the standards of medical education in the region and beyond through dissemination of knowledge. This journal will be the ideal platform to disseminate research findings and stimulate discussion among experts in the field. Open access policy of the journal will facilitate this ideal.From November 2019, The South-East Asian Journal of Medical Education (SEAJME) is indexed in EuroPub

Highlights

Radiography plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of diseases and injuries in medicine
Undergraduate training focuses on general radiography and a basic understanding of different imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine (NM), mammography, and ultrasonography (US)
It should be stressed that clinical educators are key players in the implementation of the curriculum; teaching students and assessing their progress (Steinert, 2014; Harden & Laidlaw, 2017). This means that the success or failure of the radiography clinical education programme largely depends on clinical educators

Summary

Introduction

Radiography plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of diseases and injuries in medicine. Some radiographers undertake postgraduate specialised training in medical imaging after their undergraduate qualification and gaining some experience. At this level, radiographers take on advanced practice and consultancy roles in their respective specialities. It should be stressed that clinical educators are key players in the implementation of the curriculum; teaching students and assessing their progress (Steinert, 2014; Harden & Laidlaw, 2017). This means that the success or failure of the radiography clinical education programme largely depends on clinical educators. “How can radiographers pursuing postgraduate radiography studies be supported to acquire the appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competence needed for clinical education”?

Role of Designated Radiographers in Education and Training

Problem with Radiography Education System

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Conclusion