title: An Australian model for professional standards.
abstract: This article describes the qualitative research methodologies used to develop entry-level standards documents for the four medical radiations science professions in Australia. This Australian model features a mix of complementary research tools to validate the range and level of the professional standards. In addition to methodology, this article also describes the beneficial role played by these standards and the possibility of using the development method in other countries.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medical Radiation Technology, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Cowell
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rinks
authors.forename: I F
authors.initials: IF
authors.lastname: Egan
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Dowd
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation / Q000592:standards; D001315:Australia; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004995:Ethics, Professional; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009683:Nuclear Medicine; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000592:standards; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D011859:Radiography; D011878:Radiotherapy; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D014463:Ultrasonography