This Protected Study Time (PST) Charter has been written specifically
for all grades of radiographic professionals working in Scotland and is
in response to the need to re-invigorate the campaign for PST in light
of the legislative requirements from the regulatory body (Health
Professions Council) as stated in article 19,4 of the Health Professions
Order 2001.

Joint document with Royal College of Nursing, General Chiropractic Council, General Osteopathic Council, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, NHS Alliance, The Royal College of Radiologists and Society and College of Radiographers Officer: Maria Murray

This code replaces the Statements for Professional Conduct published in 2004. It outlines the principles required of a professional working in imaging or radiotherapy. It provides advice and guidance and requires staff to use their professional judgement to apply the principles to the various situations in which they practice and in their personal lives in order to maintain the widest public trust and confidence in the profession.

This document contains information, advice and guidance on the general principles of good practice in seeking consent from patients prior to examinations and treatment undertaken by the radiography workforce in clinical imaging and radiotherapy departments. It has been informed by current available evidence.

Recent years have seen enormous advances in the approach taken to Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This document builds on the existing policy of The Society and College of Radiographers and sets out clearly the definition of CPD, the professional

The healthcare environment and the health care workforce have seen major reconfiguration in recent years and this change continues apace. This strategy provides guidance for institutions developing educational and professional development initiatives for radiographers, taking the Scottish perspective into account.

Radiography for forensic purposes is a complex area of practice for the diagnostic radiographer and The Society and College of Radiographers is pleased to provide this guidance and advice document written with the Association of Forensic Radiographers. Radiographers involved in providing forensic services and their managers and employers will find this document invaluable.