Advanced Practitioner Advisory Panel

The term "advanced practice" means circumstances in which a Diagnostic Radiographer or Radiation Therapist performs a clinical practice, duty or task on a regular basis that is beyond the established core practice boundaries of their profession. In doing so the Advanced Practitioner demonstrates clinical leadership and a high level of knowledge, skills, ability and personal attributes, as well as professional autonomy and responsibility. These are applied to a specific, delegated clinical role in order to provide optimum service quality and patient care.

The Board is also establishing an Inter-professional Practice Advisory Team (IPAT) with representation from across the medical radiation professions.
The purpose of IPAT is to:

•  Identify opportunities to apply new models of advanced practice;
•  Strategise around the concept of advanced clinical practice;
•  Create a framework for advanced practice standards and guidelines;
•  Consider professional indemnity issues related to advanced practice; and
•  Consult with Australian universities about advanced practice education.