Ultrasound Continuous Professional Development Programme: Perceptions of Radiographers

Authors

  • Everistus Obinna Abonyi
  • Julius Amechi Agbo UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, ENUGU CAMPUS
  • Chigwara Paulina Chikeme Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
  • Sobechukwu Warric Iwene Onwuzu Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
  • Benedicta Uloma Nwogu Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
  • Beatrice Ukamaka Maduka Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
  • Angel-Mary Chukwunyelu Anakwue Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
  • Regina Chukwuka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2025.63.1.819

Abstract

Background. A continuous professional development (CPD) programme is an important tool for the improvement of knowledge, skills and practices of any profession. The ultrasound CPD programme by the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) is geared towards updating the knowledge and skills of radiographers in the field of ultrasonography. The paucity of data on the perceptions of radiographers towards ultrasound CPD necessitated this study. 

Method. This cross-sectional survey study involved radiographers (n=111) who attended the ultrasound CPD programme organised by the Enugu Zonal office of the RRBN between January 2018 and January 2023. 

Results. The study shows positive perceptions among radiographers towards the RRBN organised ultrasound CPD programme as participants agreed to have gained more knowledge and skills (mean = 4.11 ± 1.06) and that CPD is important for their career development (mean = 4.23 ± 1.09). Most of the participants agreed that the contents of the ultrasound CPD programmes were adequate (mean = 4.34 ± 0.99), including the time allocated to each CPD course. However, the time allocated to practical (hands-on) experience was inadequate (mean = 1.08 ± 1.19). 

Conclusion. The participants perceived the ultrasound CPD activities offered by RRBN positively. They indicated improved skill and having a competitive edge over their peers as major motivating factors for engaging in the ultrasound CPD programme. But financial resources, time and remoteness from CPD venues were cited as major barrier to participation. 

Author Biography

Everistus Obinna Abonyi

Department of Medical Radiography and Radiological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

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Published

2025-05-30

Issue

Vol. 63 No. 1 (2025)

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