RTS5120 - Radiation therapy science and practice 2 - 2017

This unit is a period of professional clinical experience undertaken in the workplace to enable students to develop competency. Students will practice under the supervision of qualified staff, and a clinical workbook will be provided to enable students to document their professional and technical development.

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Apply their knowledge to the practice of Medical Radiations;
2. Demonstrate initiative, problem solving and decision making skills;
3. Act in a responsible, safe and ethical manner and apply these principles to practice;
4. Complete specified tasks and procedures within appropriate time frames;
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients, carers and members of the health care team;
6. Incorporate the evidence based paradigm into their practice;
7. Recognise the limitations of their knowledge and experience and seek advice when required;
8. Practice their profession at the level of the competent practitioner.

44 weeks of continuous clinical placement.

Hurdle:

• Pass each end-of-semester final clinical skills assessment and portfolio submission
• Pass the end of year clinical moderation in planning, treatment and professional reflection.

44 weeks of continuous clinical placement.

See also Unit timetable information

Dr Caroline Wright

Radiation therapy

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