Radiation therapy science 4

This unit will provide you with knowledge of the Australian health care system and the role of the national health care quality and safety standards. You will also gain in-depth knowledge of health care regulation and medico-legal and ethical principles relating to the practice of radiation therapy. You will gain in-depth knowledge on the psychological theories relating to responses to a cancer diagnosis, coping, the effects of treatment, grief and death and dying and you will be able to analyse and describe the cause, nature, presentation and course of psychological responses in people with cancer. Whilst studying these topics, you will be encouraged to critically reflect, analyse and synthesise relevant information from the literature and reflect on your clinical experiences to further develop and build your skills of critical analysis.