UnitLevel 4Postgraduate

RTS4105 Radiation therapy principles and practice 2

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

RTS4105 Radiation therapy principles and practice 2 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 7 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 50%
and 1 other task

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.

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Requisites

Before RTS4105

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After RTS4105

1 unit list RTS4105 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Bachelor of Radiation Science students must have completed 120 credit points in the course including RTS4104.

Corequisites: M2013, M2017

Overview

This unit builds on the knowledge studies gain in RTS4104 and 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; integumentary system, lower respiratory, lower digestive, urinary and renal systems. Simulated learning allows students to apply their knowledge to clinical cases.

Offerings in 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Simulated and professional learning workbooks (4,000 words)Competency hurdle
    50%
  • End of semester open book exam (150 mins)Competency hurdle
    50%

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 integumentary system, lower respiratory, lower digestive, urinary and renal systems

  2. 2

    Critically analyse radiation therapy planning and pre-treatment imaging techniques with reference to international standards and the evidence-base for the integumentary system, lower respiratory, lower digestive, urinary and renal systems

  3. 3

    Critically analyse radiation therapy treatment and verification techniques with reference to international standards and the evidence-base for the integumentary system, lower respiratory, lower digestive, urinary and renal 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

  • Tutorials48 hours
  • Workshops2 hours
  • Lectures12 hours

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

Learning resources

Required resources

See Moodle for details about required resources.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
John Ryan
Unit Coordinators
John Ryan

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for RTS4105?

RTS4105 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after RTS4105?

RTS4105 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including RTS5110. Those lead on to 7 units in all.

When is RTS4105 offered?

In 2023, RTS4105 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does RTS4105 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.

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
202020212022202320242025