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1
Q

To enter radiation therapy you need what?

A

An accredited degree and an SPP

2
Q

What is AHPRA?

A

Australian health practitioner regulation agency

Regulates all registered health practitioners in conjunction with 14 relevant boards

3
Q

What is MRPBA

A

Medical radiation practice board of Australia

Information on students and staff
Professional capabilities

4
Q

5 Domains of practice?

A

Professional and ethical conduct

Professional communication and collaboration

Evidence based practice and professional learning

Radiation safety and risk management

Practice in medical radiation science

5
Q

What is a Queensland health licence?

A

Have to apply for a licence which incurs a fee

6
Q

What is a radiation health statement of competency?

A

Chief radiation therapist signs off that your competent

7
Q

What is ASMIRT?

A

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

8
Q

What does a radiation therapist do?

A

Patient support

Sim RT treatment RT

9
Q

What are stabilisation devices?

A
Breast board
Wing board
Shelf boards
Mouth bites
Vac bag
10
Q

What are mouth bites used for?

A

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

11
Q

What is descriptive writing?

A

Telling a story