The Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist (CSRT) Demonstration Project, following on the work of the Advanced Practice for Radiation Therapists (APRT) Development Project, aligns with Ontario’s cancer system priorities including the development of new innovative health care provider roles that contribute to effectiveness and efficiency of the existing system and ultimately improving health outcomes. Several phases of the Project were implemented and funded to pilot test 9 CSRT positions in 5 cancer centres in Ontario. Based on the success of the pilot projects, funding has been allocated for the next phase, the CSRT Sustainability Project, which will permanently integrate the CSRT role into Ontario’s cancer care system.
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