The Legal Framework for Academic Professional Development for Radiographers in Higher Education
Abstract
Technology has changed the world of radiography, setting the request for development and promotion of radiography occupation. This article focuses on key factors of education for radiologic technologist / radiographer. The important role of EFRS in promoting and developing advanced educational standards and qualifications for radiographers is elaborated. Harmonization and development of radiographer’s profession following technological development considers cooperation among educational institutions, employers and professional bodies, within the framework of European and national legislation. Society should provide the conditions for further education. Obtaining a master's and / or doctoral degree, and integration in teaching and research activities, helps transform radiographers into leadership roles within their departments.
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Legal sources:
Act on Academic and Professional Titles and Academic Degree (Official Gazette, 107/07, 118/12).
Act on Croatian Qualification Framework (Official Gazette, 22/13, 41/16, 64/18).
Act on Health Professions, Official Gazette of the Republic of Croatia (Official Gazette 87/09).
Act on Scientific Activity and Higher Education (Official Gazette, 123/03, 198/03, 105/04, 174/04, 02/07, 46/07, 45/09, 63/11, 94/13, 139/13, 101/14, 60/15, 131/17).
Croatia Qualifications Framework, Government of the Republic of Croatia (2009).
Directive 2005/36/EC of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications.
Health Care Act (Official Gazette, 150/08, 71/10, 139/10, 22/11, 84/11, 154/11, 12/12, 35/12, 70/12, 144/12, 82/13, 159/13, 22/14, 154/14, 70/16, 131/17).
The Bologna Declaration of 19 June 1999. Joint Declaration of the European Ministers of Education.
The European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (EQF) (2008) European Commission Luxembourg.
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