ESTRO 2024 - Abstract Book

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RTT - Education, training, advanced practice and role developments

ESTRO 2024

Tasks with less intervention from RTTs

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Same intervention from RTTs

Impact of technological evolution on RTTs’ roles

• Tasks with more intervention from RTTs

Conclusion:

RTTs develop a range of DS across their educational journey, starting before their bachelor’s degree and continuing throughout their professional career. However, DS development is compromised by a plethora of factors that must be addressed. In conclusion, it is crucial to keep improving RTTs’ digital training across all stages of their education (including CPD) to provide RTTs with the DS skills needed for current and future practice. These DS are vital to provide patients with the best possible care.

Keywords: Proficiency, Digitalisation, Skills

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