Scope of Practice

The Scope of Practice is designed to assist the Qualified Medical Dosimetrist in defining his or her roles in the technical services that they provide in patient care. The document also defines the Qualified Medical Dosimetrist, provides a statement of basic responsibility of the Qualified Medical Dosimetrist, and addresses education, certification, continuing education, and maintenance of certification. Included are statements on supervision by and of the Qualified Medical Dosimetrist. This document stresses that it is essential that the Qualified Medical Dosimetrist be an active participant in the collaborative, team approach to patient care and that effective communication with the radiation oncology team is essential for providing quality patient care.

In addition the Scope of Practice is designed to educate professionals in the fields of health care, education, other communities of interest and the general public regarding the expectations of the Qualified Medical Dosimetrist. The document can be used by individual facilities to develop job descriptions and practice parameters.

Click here to download a PDF of the Scope of Practice (Revised October 2012)