Clinical studies 3 (4 points)
(MED)
Leader: Ms Caroline Wright
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate an advanced beginner capacity to deliver the treatment and or simulation to a patient: 1. who requires a palliative intent using a single field; 2. receiving a single electron field; 3. being treated with parallel-opposed fields; 4. in which up to 4 fields are used or where MLCs or shielding is required. In addition, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply: 5. simulation principles in the application of a treatment; 6. principles of landmarking, palpation and tattooing pertinent to the particular treatment methods; 7. appropriate and profession interactions with patients and their families or carers; 8. principles of dose distribution calculations studied in RTS 4020 Radiobiology and Dosimetry Metastasis and mechanisms of spread throughout the body students will also be able to communicate an understanding of the medical management of cancer; and 9. role of the radiation therapist in managing the side effects of cancer treatment.
Assessment: Reflective case notes: 20% + Practical skills assessment: 35% + Dose distribution calculation exercises, quality assurance and verification procedures: 15% + Two assignments: 30%
Off-campus attendance requirements: Placement for 5 continuous weeks in a clinical Radiotherapy Department (4 weeks academic credit, 1 week professional credit).
Prerequisites: RTS4020, RTS4021, RTS4022
Corequisites: RTS4023, RTS4024
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