Understanding inherent requirements in Australian medical radiation science education: A document analysis of scope, structure, and professional alignment.
Inherent requirements are essential characteristics that enable students to achieve required professional capabilities. This study explores the availability and structure of medical radiation science inherent requirements, and their alignment with professional standards, across Australian tertiary i...
| Publicado en: | Radiography Vol. 31; no. 5 |
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| Formato: | research Journal Article |
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W B Saunders
Aug2025
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