RTP5104 Advanced imaging for radiation therapy
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RTP5104 Advanced imaging for radiation therapy 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
- 4 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RTP5104
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After RTP5104
No unit lists RTP5104 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in a Postgraduate degree
Overview
This elective unit is designed to meet the needs of Radiation Therapists seeking to extend their understanding of the principles and application of imaging techniques in clinical practice. Techniques such as such as image fusion and registration, image guidance and adaptive radiation therapy will be studied with a requirement for the student to reflect on clinical practice. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the imaging equipment used in pre-treatment and treatment imaging processes and critically reflect on its application in clinical practice. Students will be able to critically evaluate a range of issues associated with on-treatment imaging, quality assurance and accuracy and reproducibility.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- iSAP case—Part A Clinical action plan-(2,500 words-20%) Part B Reflective analysis-(1,000 words,10%)Competency hurdle30%
- Evidence-based imaging protocol (2,500 words)Competency hurdle25%
- Oral Powerpoint case presentation (20 minutes)Competency hurdle20%
- Analysis of quality assurance in radiation therapy imaging (2,500 words)Competency hurdle25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically analyse image fusion and registration techniques and equipment reflecting on their application to clinical practice.
- 2
Evaluate contemporary approaches and convention related to volume delineation.
- 3
Describe in detail the techniques and equipment used for pre-treatment imaging and on-treatment imaging and matching.
- 4
Appraise and reflect on issues associated with the implementation multi-modality imaging in planning and treatment in your clinical centre.
- 5
Analyse the rationale for employing image matching and adaptive radiation therapy protocols.
- 6
Evaluate the role of quality assurance in relation pre-treatment and on-treatment imaging.
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Caroline Wright
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Caroline Wright
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RTP5104?
RTP5104 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is RTP5104 offered?
In 2021, RTP5104 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RTP5104 have an exam?
No. RTP5104 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.