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

   Critically analyse radiation therapy planning, treatment and verification techniques with reference to international standards, the evidence-base and personal reflections for paediatric tumours, upper respiratory, upper digestive, endocrine, central nervous systems, and organs of special sense.

3. 3

   Design a range of radiation therapy treatment plans for paediatric tumours, upper respiratory, upper digestive, endocrine, central nervous systems, and organs of special sense. 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, demonstrating the provision of intermediate and transitioning to competent level multi-disciplinary patient care, management, communication, cultural safety and professional skills for a range of patients.

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

   Evaluate brachytherapy principles, protocols, and techniques.

7. 7

   Demonstrate initiative, problem solving and decision making skills.

8. 8

   Demonstrate critical reflection on practice.