Reflective Writing

Question 1

To enter radiation therapy you need what?

Answer 1

An accredited degree and an SPP

Question 2

What is AHPRA?

Answer 2

Australian health practitioner regulation agency

Regulates all registered health practitioners in conjunction with 14 relevant boards

Question 3

What is MRPBA

Answer 3

Medical radiation practice board of Australia

Information on students and staff
Professional capabilities

Question 4

5 Domains of practice?

Answer 4

Professional and ethical conduct

Professional communication and collaboration

Evidence based practice and professional learning

Radiation safety and risk management

Practice in medical radiation science

Question 5

What is a Queensland health licence?

Answer 5

Have to apply for a licence which incurs a fee

Question 6

What is a radiation health statement of competency?

Answer 6

Chief radiation therapist signs off that your competent

Question 7

What is ASMIRT?

Answer 7

Australian society of medical imaging and radiation therapist

Peak body represents us
Look after undergraduate programs

Non-compulsory body but if you don’t need insurance policy

Question 8

What does a radiation therapist do?

Answer 8

Patient support

Sim RT treatment RT

Question 9

What are stabilisation devices?

Answer 9

Breast board
Wing board
Shelf boards
Mouth bites
Vac bag

Question 10

What are mouth bites used for?

Answer 10

Localise jaw or tongue
Move in or out of treatment field
Generally use a mask

Question 11

What is descriptive writing?

Answer 11

Telling a story