ORTAP Draft Levels of Practice Definitions: Dec. 2004 RADIATION THERAPISTS Requires entry-to-practice diploma or degree and possibly additional structured education for specific focussed areas of practice such as leadership skills, research methodology, technical/applications upgrading etc. RADIATION THERAPY EXPANDED ROLES (EXPERT PRACTITIONER)
"The progression or growth of the radiation therapy role from that of entry-level (that are required for registration in the profession), falling within the boundaries of the education, theory and practice of the original scope of practice. This growth results from the strengthening of skills through continuous learning, training and on the job experience that accompanies increasing levels of mastery of therapy practice and continuous professional evolution. The practitioners may work in a specific area of expert clinical practice and are involved in delivering specialist care to patients. They are involved in staff development, demonstrate team leadership and contribute to the evidence base and service improvement. Examples include dosimetry and areas of technological progression such as CT Sim, IMRT etc. ADVANCED PRACTICE ROLES (ADVANCED PRACTITIONER)
"An advanced professional role that requires post degree/diploma educational preparation in combination with clinical skills acquisition to fulfill the requirements of the job." Elements of the role may be outside the established scope of therapy practice and may overlap current areas of responsibility of another health care professional. These areas of responsibility may, or may not include controlled acts. Examples include breast review roles, autonomous simulation (without physician sign off), new patient and follow up clinics.
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