Clinical studies 2 (4 points)
(MED)
Leader: Ms Caroline Wright
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Summer 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Summer 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will be: 1. able to demonstrate appropriate professional assistnace in the delivery of the treatement and or simulation to a patient; (a) who requires a palliative intent using a single field, (b) receiving a single electron field, (c) being treated with parallel-oposed fields and (d) in which up to 4 fields are used or where MLCs or shielding is required; 2. In addition, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply: (a) simulation principles in the application of a treatment, (b) principles of landmarking, papation and tattooing pertinent to the particular treatment methods, (c) appropriate and professional interactions with patients and their families or carers, (d) prinicples of dose distribution calculations studied in RTS4020 Radiobiology and Dosimetry and 3. Students will also be able communicate an understanding of the cultural and religious responses to cancer and its treatment. (b
Assessment: Reflective case notes: 30% + Practical skills assessments: 30% + Dose distribution calculation exercises, quality assurance & verification procedures: 15% + Patient care study: 25%
Off-campus attendance requirements: Placement for 5 continuous weeks in a clinical Radiotherapy Department (4 weeks academic credit, 1 week professional credit).
Prerequisites: RTS4000, RTS4010, RTS4012
Corequisites: RTS4020, RTS4021
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