Table 3 Summary of actions to use strengths to maximise opportunities and minimise threats

Existing structures and training

(1) To systematically review previous recommendations and their impact & implementation (engaging individuals with experience from previous programmes)

RP training needs assessment & E&T model(s) development

(1) To use MEDRAPET as a basis to formulate and implement a European standard for mandatory E&T IN RP courses and certification (face to face and online learning) based on consensus to meet the needs of the various professional groups

(2) To combine experience and learnings from European radiation protection courses & state of the art research with training needs analysis to produce accredited online education programmes (including high quality authentic simulation) accessible to clinicians and researchers alike. Trainer needs to be addressed; including continuous education for the trainers

(1) To use the recent SRAs in order to promote the inclusion of RP and RAM in all clinical research involving radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation oncology

(2) To align the SRA for RP and RAM in the medical field with the EURATOM community

E&T dissemination/

harmonisation/

accreditation

(1) To encourage collaboration between regulators, higher education institutes and professional societies to ensure existing regulations (EURATOM) regarding education and training are implemented in member states and follow a consistent standard

(2) To promote professional exchange between member states with different standards of RP

(3) To use existing networks and collaborations to create a European-level accreditation / endorsement of E&T in RP, supported by regulators

(1) To develop strategies bringing together national authorities, educational institutions, professional societies, safety campaigns and manufacturers to create awareness for the need of harmonisation of procedures involving RAM

(2) To use existing EU guidance documents on E&T in RP and RAM as a tool to engage/empower national professional societies of health professionals to achieve implementation of LLL programs in RP and RAM

(3) To disseminate the outputs of E&T in RP and RAM elements of EU projects to all relevant stakeholders

(4) To increase the cooperation between EURAMED and the existing European networks related to RP, as a strategy to create awareness amongst the stakeholders for the importance of RP and RAM

Financial Supports

(1) To allocate part of the financial support of the E&T in RP and RAM projects to promote and disseminate the results amongst the health professionals’ communities