RTS5022

Clinical studies 5 ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Caroline Wright

Offered:
Clayton SA-02 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Summer 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit facilitates student involvement in treatment or simulation of a patient for head and neck cancer, and a patient for primary brain tumour. The unit facilitates student involvement in the treatment or simulation of a patient for prostate cancer, and a patient for a haematological disease. Finally the unit addresses the impact that asymmetric jaws or MLCs have on clinical practice.

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate appropriate professional assistance in the delivery of the treatment and or simulation to a patient with: 1. head and neck cancer; 2. a primary brain tumour; 3. prostate cancer; 4. haematological disease. In addition students will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply; 1. simulation principles in the application of a treatment; 2. principles of landmarking, palpation and tattooing pertinent to the particular treatment methods; 3. dosimetric and quality assurance procedures in relation to the cancers being treated; 8. appropriate and professional interactions with patients and their families or carers. Students will also be able to communicate an understanding of the role of asymmetric jaws and MLC in radiation therapy practice.

Assessment: Reflective case notes (20%) + Practical skills assessment (50%) + 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: RTS5000, RTS5010

Corequisites: RTS5020