RTS4105 · Radiation therapy principles and practice 2

Overview

This unit builds on the knowledge studies gain in RTS4104 and explores the use of radiation therapy to treat disease. The principles of patient centred, interdisciplinary and culturally safe cancer care are discussed alongside study of the fundamental concepts related to radiation therapy planning and dosimetry. A systems-based approach will be used to deliver anatomy, physiology, pathology and oncology of the; integumentary system, lower respiratory, lower digestive, urinary and renal systems. Simulated learning allows you to apply your knowledge to clinical cases.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and describe in detail; structural and sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and oncology related to the integumentary system, lower respiratory, lower digestive, urinary and renal systems
2. Critically analyse radiation therapy planning and pre-treatment imaging techniques with reference to international standards and the evidence-base for the integumentary system, lower respiratory, lower digestive, urinary and renal systems
3. Critically analyse radiation therapy treatment and verification techniques with reference to international standards and the evidence-base for the integumentary system, lower respiratory, lower digestive, urinary and renal systems.
4. Describe with reference to the evidence-base, acute and late radiation therapy side effects, analysing patient care and management strategies related to the above body systems
5. Analyse, apply and reflect on theories of human communication, empathy, occupational health and radiation safety of the working environment, within a professional standards and ethical/legal context
6. Implement radiation therapy planning or treatment and patient management protocols across a range of patients and evaluate their efficacy at the level of a 'beginner/novice practitioner';

Workload

1 hour lecture, two x 2 hour tutorials per week, 2 hour interprofessional learning activity, 7 hours of self-directed interaction with Moodle based tasks, readings and activities per week.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.