Professional Challenges: Shaping our Professional Future Session

PC 21 - Advancing practice in radiography: challenges, education and innovation

March 7, 16:00 - 17:30 CET

5 min
Chairpersons' introduction
15 min
What are the challenges to progress advance practice?
  1. To learn about the systemic, educational and regulatory barriers to implementing advanced practice in radiography.
  2. To appreciate the differences in scope and development of advanced roles across European countries.
  3. To understand the importance of institutional support and stakeholder engagement in advancing radiographic practice.
15 min
Training radiography students in an interprofessional environment for person-centred care
  1. To learn how interprofessional education fosters collaborative competencies in radiography students.
  2. To appreciate the role of clinical placements and simulation in preparing students for patient-centred practice.
  3. To understand the benefits and challenges of implementing interprofessional learning environments in radiography curricula.
15 min
Advanced clinical skills in radiography: driving autonomy and responsibility
  1. To learn which clinical skills can support advanced roles in radiographic practice.
  2. To appreciate how radiographers can contribute to clinical decision-making and patient pathways.
  3. To understand the implications of expanded responsibilities on education, certification and patient safety.
15 min
Leading the change: how radiographers can shape the future of advanced practice
  1. To learn about leadership models and strategies relevant to radiographers in advanced practice roles.
  2. To appreciate the role of professional organisations and policy advocacy in enabling practice progression.
  3. To understand how radiographers can lead service innovation and promote quality improvement in clinical settings.
25 min
Panel discussion: What does the future hold for advanced radiographic practice in Europe?