RTS5103 Radiation therapy science 6

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: loco-motor, lymphatic, and cardiovascular systems.

2. 2

   Critically analyse radiation therapy planning, treatment and verification techniques with reference to international standards, the evidence-base and personal reflections for: the loco-motor, lymphatic, and cardiovascular systems and demonstrate beginner level planning, treatment and verification procedures for a range of diagnoses.

3. 3

   Describe with reference to the evidence-based, acute and late radiation therapy side effects, analysing patient care and management strategies related to the above body systems, demonstrating the provision of beginner level multi-disciplinary patient care, management, communication and professional skills for a range of patients.

4. 4

   Describe conformal and complex approaches to radiation therapy treatment planning and evaluate the clinical application of complex techniques for a range of cancer diagnoses.

5. 5

   Describe in detail and apply the principles of radiation safety, quality management, occupational health and safety.

6. 6

   Appraise protocols, procedures and legal requirements used for incident reporting.

7. 7

   Appraise the imaging modalities used for treatment verification and demonstrate beginner-level image matching.

8. 8

   Analyse and synthesise the principles and clinical applications of plan evaluation tools, demonstrating beginner-level use of these.

9. 9

   Evaluate the rationale for the use of beam modification accessories.

10. 10

    Describe and discuss effective and respectful working collaborations with the multi-disciplinary team.