A review of educational philosophies as applied to radiation safety training at medical institutions.

Lawrence T Dauer; Jean St Germain

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A review of educational philosophies as applied to radiation safety training at medical institutions.

May 24, 2006

Dauer LT, St Germain J. Health Phys. 2006;90(5 Suppl):S67-72.

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The authors examine several educational philosophies used in radiation safety training and discuss a learner-centered approach they believe will result in improved learning and safer care.

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