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RTP5102 · Current issues in radiation therapy and oncology
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 5Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This foundation unit of the Master of Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice is designed to meet the needs of Radiation Therapists seeking to advance their understanding and extend their knowledge of current issues which impact on radiation therapy and oncology service delivery. Workforce issues related to radiation therapy and oncology service delivery will be studied and you will evaluate the factors that impact on resource management. You will study government policy, quality assurance systems, standards, and novel initiatives in relation to radiation therapy and oncology. Issues associated with rural and regional radiation oncology service delivery and cultural and demographic factors that affect utilisation of radiation oncology services will also be discussed.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching is all online (ONLINE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moodle discussion board posting (1,000 words) | Exercise | 10% | — |
| 2 | Reflective evidence-based responses (2 x 500 words each) | Exercise | 10% | — |
| 3 | Structured oral presentation (Individual) (20 minutes) | Presentation | 20% | — |
| 4 | Critical reflection on the presentation (1,000 words) | Written | 10% | — |
| 5 | Evidence-based business case (3,000 words) | Artefact | 25% | — |
| 6 | Journal article (3,000 words) | Written | 25% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and synthesise the impact of a range of factors on radiation oncology service delivery with respect to your local context
- Critically evaluate current and future workforce issues with respect to your local context, reflecting on your professional experience
- Appraise the impact of cultural and other demographic factors on cancer control and radiation therapy utilisation
- Discuss government initiatives and policies in relation radiation oncology service delivery
- Evaluate national and international radiation therapy and oncology standards and reflect on your experience of implementation of standards in your clinical centre
- Explain quality assurance requirements in radiation therapy, reflecting on the impact of implementation of these on radiation therapy service delivery
- Appraise the barriers and enables to regional and rural radiation oncology service delivery
- Evaluate current and future factors impacting on resource management in radiation therapy service delivery with respect to your local context.
Workload
Off-campus: 12 hours per week of direct engagement in the learning materials and 12 hours of self-directed study for 12 weeks.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 6 hours |
| Tutorials | 6 hours |
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