RTS5102 · Radiation therapy science 5

Overview

This unit covers advanced medical radiations physics with a specific focus on image formation and instrumentation. You will gain an in-depth conceptual understanding of the instrumentation used for each of the diagnostic imaging modalities. You will undertake a critical review of the physical properties responsible for image formation. You will acquire an appreciation of the Image Registration process and the importance of combination imaging in radiation therapy. You will gain an in-depth knowledge in the underlying theory and corresponding advancements in clinical radiation therapy instrumentation and the use of artificial intelligence in radiation therapy. You will apply this knowledge in a critical review of complex radiation therapy techniques.

Areas of study: Radiation therapy

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the instrumentation and equipment used in Computed Tomography, Emission Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Sonography, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy, Image-Guided Radiation Therapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Brachytherapy;
2. Explain the principles of image formation in Computed Tomography, Emission Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Sonography, reflecting on their applications in radiation therapy;
3. Analyse Image Registration and the advantages gained from combination imaging;
4. Discuss hazards, safety requirements and environmental sustainability considerations in relation to the imaging modalities and complex radiation therapy techniques covered in this unit;
5. Evaluate the role of artificial intelligence in radiation therapy.

Workload

8 hours of online synchronous tutorials via zoom per semester, proposed schedule of four 2-hour online Tutorials across the semester. --------------------------------------------- For the weeks with a Tutorial: 2 hours of Tutorials, 4 hours of directed, structured learning through interactive online learning packages and tutor moderated discussion forums per week, and 5-6 hours of self-directed study per week. For the weeks without a Tutorial: 6 hours of directed and structured learning through interactive online learning packages and tutor moderated discussion forums per week, and 5-6 hours of self-directed study per week. Total per week = 12 hours

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