Postgraduate - Area of study Medical radiations and radiation therapy

Medical radiations and radiation therapy as taught at Monash offer courses to facilitate entry into the radiation therapy profession as well as post-graduate course work and research programs for qualified practitioners. Students are prepared for effective and ethical professional practice in radiation therapy and to pursue careers in radiation therapy, research and management. Students are also actively encouraged to engage in a process of lifelong learning and contribute to the development of radiation therapy as a research-based profession.

Topics covered include:

• applications of radiation therapy,
• the use of imaging in radiation therapy; including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and medical ultrasound
• anatomy, pathophysiology, oncology
• radiation therapy physics, equipment and quality assurance
• radiation biology and radiation safety
• health ethics, medical law and psychology
• professional skills, including communication and cultural competence and reflective practice
• clinical practice
• patient care and management
• research and evidence based practice.