RTP5102 Current issues in radiation therapy and oncology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RTP5102 Current issues in radiation therapy and oncology is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RTP5102
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RTP5102
No unit lists RTP5102 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This foundation unit of the Master of Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice is designed to meet the needs of Radiation Therapists seeking to advance their understanding and extend their knowledge of current issues which impact on radiation therapy and oncology service delivery. Workforce issues related to radiation therapy and oncology service delivery will be studied and students will evaluate the factors that impact on resource management. Students will study government policy, quality assurance systems, standards, and novel initiatives in relation to radiation therapy and oncology. Issues associated with rural and regional radiation oncology service delivery and cultural and demographic factors that affect utilisation of radiation oncology services will also be discussed.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Evidence-based business case (3,000 words)25%
- Structured oral presentation (Individual) (20 minutes)20%
- Critical reflection on the presentation (1,000 words)10%
- Journal article (3,000 words)25%
- Moodle discussion board posting (1,000 words)10%
- Reflective evidence-based responses (2 x 500 words each)10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Analyse and synthesise the impact of a range of factors on radiation oncology service delivery with respect to your local context
- 2
Critically evaluate current and future workforce issues with respect to your local context, reflecting on your professional experience
- 3
Appraise the impact of cultural and other demographic factors on cancer control and radiation therapy utilisation
- 4
Discuss government initiatives and policies in relation radiation oncology service delivery
- 5
Evaluate national and international radiation therapy and oncology standards and reflect on your experience of implementation of standards in your clinical centre
- 6
Explain quality assurance requirements in radiation therapy, reflecting on the impact of implementation of these on radiation therapy service delivery
- 7
Appraise the barriers and enables to regional and rural radiation oncology service delivery
- 8
Evaluate current and future factors impacting on resource management in radiation therapy service delivery with respect to your local context.
Workload and teaching
Off-campus: 12 hours per week of direct engagement in the learning materials and 12 hours of self-directed study for 12 weeks.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Caroline Wright
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Caroline Wright
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RTP5102?
RTP5102 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RTP5102 offered?
In 2021, RTP5102 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RTP5102 have an exam?
No. RTP5102 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.