Clinical studies 4 (4 points)
(MED)
Leader: Ms Caroline Wright
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate appropriate professional assistance in the delivery of the treatment and or simuleation to a patient: 1. who is having breast or chest wall radiation; 2. with either lung or oesophagus cancer; 3. with either gynaecological or testical cancer; 4. with a sarcoma (extremities). In addition students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply: 1. simulation principles; 2. principles in landmarking, palpation and tattoing pertinent to the particular treatment methods; 3. appropriate professional interactions with patients and their families or carers; 4. methods of analysing distribution studied in RTS5000 Radiation Therapy Planning and Treatment 2 and 5. quality control and verification of the treatment delivered to the patient. Students will also be able to communicate an understanding of the role of imaging modalities of radiation therapy as well as the roles of allied health professions involved in the care of radiation therapy patients.
Assessment: Reflective case notes: 20% + Practical skills assessment: 40% + Dose distribution calculation exercises: 10% + Two assignments: 30%
Off-campus attendance requirements: Placement for 14 continuous weeks in a clinical Radiotherapy Department (5 weeks academic credit, 9 weeks professional credit).
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all units in year 1 of the course
Corequisites: RTS5000
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