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  • Medical Imaging Education
  • Radiography Training Standards
  • Global Health Workforce Development

Background:

  • Radiography education requires continuous enhancement due to evolving clinical practices and technology.
  • Previous global surveys in 2012 and EFRS surveys highlighted the need for updated radiography curriculum data.
  • Ensuring radiographers possess essential knowledge and skills necessitates robust, adaptable educational frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate current similarities and differences in radiography training curricula worldwide.
  • To update global data on radiography education following previous international surveys.
  • To analyze pre-registration radiography programs, including skill development and clinical placements.

Main Methods:

  • An online questionnaire was distributed internationally via social media and professional networks.
  • The survey collected data on program type, level, duration, pre-clinical skills, and clinical placements.
  • Data analysis involved descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic analysis for open-ended questions.

Main Results:

  • Responses from 79 individuals across 28 countries detailed 121 distinct pre-registration programs.
  • Diagnostic radiography programs were most common, with many offering specializations.
  • Significant variation was observed in clinical placement hours across different radiography specializations.

Conclusions:

  • Global radiography programs exhibit considerable heterogeneity in structure, content, and training.
  • This variation impacts the mutual recognition of qualifications and international radiographer mobility.
  • Future research should explore the pandemic's influence on pre-clinical/clinical training and simulation use.