RTS5101 Radiation therapy science 4
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RTS5101 Radiation therapy science 4 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs RTS4101, RTS4102, RTS4103 and RTS5110 and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RTS5101
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After RTS5101
4 units list RTS5101 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following course codes: 3889, M6004
Overview
This unit is designed to provide students with knowledge of the Australian health care system, medico-legal, ethical issues, and psychology as related to the practice of radiation therapy. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of health care regulation. Medico-legal and ethical principles relating to the practice of radiation therapy will be studied. Students 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. Students will be able to analyse and describe the cause, nature, presentation and course of psychological responses in people with cancer. Whilst studying these topics, students will be encouraged to critically reflect, analyse and synthesise relevant information from the literature and reflect on their clinical experiences to further develop and build their skills of critical analysis.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes) (50%) (hurdle)ExamCompetency hurdle50%
- Two written word assignments (2,000 words each) (50%) (hurdle)AssignmentCompetency hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Appraise medico-legal principles and reflect on their application to clinical practice, describing the Australian health care system and its regulation;
- 2
Evaluate the laws relating to assault and negligence and relate these to radiation therapy practice;
- 3
Analyse and reflect on ethical theories, including principles-based ethics, and how they relate to the practice of radiation therapy;
- 4
Critically appraise the legal and ethical issues related to dealing with patients with special needs;
- 5
Analyse the cause and nature of psychological/psychiatric responses in cancer patients;
- 6
Examine coping mechanisms and adjustment disorders in radiation oncology patients in a culturally competent manner.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Caroline Wright
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Nabita Singh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RTS5101?
You need RTS4101, RTS4102, RTS4103 and RTS5110 before you enrol; and RTS5102 and RTS5103 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after RTS5101?
RTS5101 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including RTS5102, RTS5103, RTS5104 and RTS5120. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is RTS5101 offered?
In 2020, RTS5101 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does RTS5101 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.