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The directory is the outcome of a survey undertaken during HENRE I to evaluate the nature of Radiographic Education across the European Union. Twenty two countries and forty seven institutions participated in the survey. Details of the participating institutions can be found in Table 1. The survey was developed by a group of experienced educators, representative of the population of radiography educators across Europe:
The directory comprises information on the following: Educational Institute Background i.e. Type, Qualification, scope of practice Profile of staff contributing to first cycle programmes Teaching, Learning and Assessment methods Curriculum content for first cycle qualification The directory will be of interest to:
The directory is an Excel database which can be accessed by clicking on the links within the text. Educational Institute Background 1.1 Qualification and Scope of Practice In this section, data was collected to provide the reader with an overview of the types of institution that provide first post radiographer education. The range of practice that is undertaken by first post radiographers is diverse and the information contained in the directory does not represent the full picture across Europe. The survey does not differentiate between those schools that provided joint programmes in radiotherapy and radiography. Where programmes allow newly qualified radiographers to practice in the specialist modalities e.g. Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound, Nuclear medicine the level and scope of practice was not indicated. Therefore we were unable to differentiate between those radiographers who practised un-supervised in these specialist areas from, those who practised under the supervision of more senior staff e.g. radiologists. Further information can be obtained from the Institutions. Table 2 shows the data in table form. European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)
The survey collected data from
institutions on whether the programme ofstudy
could be measured against the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. The purpose of the ECTS is
to facilitate student mobility
and international curriculum development [1]
Table 3 displays this information. Not all institutions use ECTS credits to measure their programme outcomes. 1.3 Professional background and profile of staff contributing to first cycle programmes The purpose of collecting this data was to identify the background and range of professionals who contribute to radiography programmes and the profile of full time teaching staff who were employed to teach on first cycle programmes. Institutions were asked to specify in the academic setting:
SeeTable 4 for the results. 1.4 Structure of Academic and Clinical components of first cycle programmes
1.5 Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods All first cycle programmes use a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods. The survey was able to capture this range and diversity thus providing programme planners with information on currents trends in teaching, learning and assessment and the opportunity for consultation and collaboration. This information can be linked to the work completed by sub-group two. For each of the performance Indicators, participants were asked to indicate the level of knowledge and skills a newly qualified radiographer would possess after completing a first cycle programme of study at their Institution. Three levels were identified: . E - Essential To view the results for each topic area click on the table reference under each heading. Within each table there is a separate table for sub- category and its related performance indicators. There are also charts which give an overview of all the responses in each sub-category.
2.2 Anatomical, Physiological and Pathological Principles Table 9
2.3 Imaging Techniques Table 10
2.4 Professional skills Table 11
Conclusion The directory has recorded data collected over a period of two years. It is appreciated that some of the information may not be current. However the data provides a comprehensive picture of the nature of radiography education across Europe for those countries and Institutions who participated in the survey. The sub-group members would like to thank all those who participated in the survey and we would welcome your comments on the content and format. To access the Information in the Directory click on the links in the guide above. Some of the tables have multiple pages - look for the tabs at the foot of each page, some of the pages are large and you may need to scroll around the page to view all of the table. Tables and charts can be printed. Use your browser buttons to return to this page. |
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