RTS4105 Radiation therapy principles and practice 2

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';