RTS5104 Radiation therapy science 7

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 paediatric tumours, upper respiratory, upper digestive, endocrine, central nervous systems, and organs of special sense.

2. 2

   Design a range of radiation therapy treatment plans and critically analyse radiation therapy planning, treatment and verification techniques with reference to international standards, the evidence-base and personal reflections for the above tumour groups.

3. 3

   Evaluate with reference to the evidence-base and personal reflections acute and late radiation therapy side effects, analysing patient care and management strategies related to the above body systems.

4. 4

   Appraise the role of CT, MRI, PET and Ultrasound imaging for diagnosis, radiation therapy planning and treatment verification.

5. 5

   Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to critically evaluate images for radiation therapy patients.

6. 6

   Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to critically evaluate images for radiation therapy patients.

7. 7

   Demonstrate initiative, problem solving and decision making skills.

8. 8

   Act in a responsible, safe and ethical manner and apply these principles to practice.