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, and the associated safety considerations and standards relating to surgery, cytotoxic chemotherapy, medications used for supportive care, hormone therapy and other cancer management strategies.

6. 6

   Appraise the influence of social issues and cultural safety on the management of patients with cancer.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Evaluate the principles of interprofessional practice and apply these to radiation therapy practice.

10. 10

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

11. 11

    Describe the process of how 3D datasets are generated and evaluate the clinical use of 3D images for planning and verification.