RTS4102 Radiation therapy science 2

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe in detail the principles related to cancer biology, the molecular basis of cancer, familial cancers, and the metastatic and systemic effects of cancer.

2. 2

   Identify and describe in detail; structural and sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and oncology related to: male and female reproductive, integumentary, lower digestive, urinary and renal, and lower respiratory systems.

3. 3

   Critically analyse radiation therapy planning, treatment and verification techniques with reference to international standards and the evidence-base for the male and female reproductive, integumentary, lower digestive, urinary and renal, and lower respiratory systems.

4. 4

   Describe with reference to the evidence-base, acute and late radiation therapy side effects, analysing patient care and management strategies related to the above body systems.

5. 5

   Evaluate the role of surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and other management strategies used to treat malignancies.

6. 6

   Appraise the influence of socio-cultural factors on patient attitudes and responses to radiation therapy.

7. 7

   Describe and apply the principles of radiation safety, quality management, occupational health and safety and organisational policy related to radiation therapy practice.

8. 8

   Analyse and synthesis communication principles and techniques related to radiation therapy practice.

9. 9

   Evaluate the principles of multidisciplinary team working and apply these to radiation therapy practice.

10. 10

    Describe the process of reflective practice and demonstrate critical reflection on experience.