Radiographer advanced practice in computed tomography coronary angiography: Making it happen

Following the programme of training and development, participating radiographers have been shown to undertake CTCA examinations to the required standard, providing a safe, effective and patient focused experience, with no detriment to patient care or radiation dose received. Evidence of service enhancement which allows radiologists to undertake other work, has also been established. This paper describes the steps in the design of this new service and how advanced practice role development has been established and assessed at our institute.