UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

RTS4104 Radiation therapy principles and practice 1

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

RTS4104 Radiation therapy principles and practice 1 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 40%
and 2 other tasks

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.

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Requisites

Before RTS4104

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After RTS4104

No unit lists RTS4104 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Corequisite: Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Radiation Sciences (M2013, M2017, M20024)

Prerequisite: Bachelor of Radiation Science students must have completed 96 credit points in the course. Eligibility for enrolment into this unit will be based on the WAM for RAD1081, RAD1022 and RTS2101 and the top 30 ranked students, who have applied for the Master of Radiation Therapy, will be able to enrol.

Overview

This unit explores the use of radiation therapy to treat disease. The principles of patient centred, interdisciplinary and culturally safe cancer care are discussed alongside study of the fundamental concepts related to radiation therapy planning and dosimetry. A systems-based approach will be used to deliver anatomy, physiology, pathology and oncology of the; female reproductive, male reproductive systems and metastatic disease.

Simulated learning and an orientation to clinical practice allow students to apply their knowledge to clinical cases.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • iSAP - written evidence-based clinical action plan and reflective analysis (3,000 words)Competency hurdle
    40%
  • End of semester exam (2 hours and 10 mins)Competency hurdle
    40%
  • Professional portfolio (1,500 words)Competency hurdle
    20%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Identify and describe in detail; structural and sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and oncology related to the male and female reproductive systems

  2. 2

    Critically analyse radiation therapy planning and pre-treatment imaging techniques with reference to international standards and the evidence-base for the male and female reproductive systems.

  3. 3

    Critically analyse radiation therapy treatment and verification techniques with reference to international standards and the evidence-base for the male and female reproductive 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

    Analyse, apply and reflect on theories of human communication, empathy, occupational health and radiation safety of the working environment, within a professional standards and ethical/legal context

  6. 6

    Implement radiation therapy planning or treatment and patient management protocols across a range of patients and evaluate their efficacy at the level of a 'beginner/novice practitioner';

Workload and teaching

  • Practical activities1 hours
  • Tutorials48 hours
  • Lectures12 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

1 hour lecture, and two x 2 hour tutorials per week, and 7 hours of self-directed interaction with Moodle based tasks, readings and activities per week.

For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
John Ryan
Chief Examiners
Dr Kristie Matthews

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for RTS4104?

RTS4104 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is RTS4104 offered?

In 2022, RTS4104 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

Does RTS4104 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020202120222023