RTS5110 Radiation therapy science and practice 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
RTS5110 Radiation therapy science and practice 1 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Summer A and Summer B at Clayton. It needs (RTS4101, RTS4103 and RTS4102); or (RTS4103, RTS4101 and RTS4106) and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Summer B
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RTS5110
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After RTS5110
3 units list RTS5110 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M6004
Overview
This unit consists of online theory related to radiation therapy practice and an 8 week clinical placement, allowing you to develop technical and professional skills in radiation therapy imaging, planning, treatment, digital health systems and patient care. This unit will provide you with the opportunity to develop beginner level knowledge and skills related to interprofessional collaboration, cultural safety and a holistic view of patient care. You will analyse and apply the principles of radiation therapy planning, including the use of artificial intelligence, through simulated online radiation therapy planning curriculum activities at a beginner level. You will continue to develop knowledge and apply the principles of safe practice to treatment, communication and patient care online and in the workplace.
Summer A Offering: (prerequisite RTS4102) 4 weeks simulated learning and pre-clinical activities undertaken prior to an 8 week clinical placement commencing in January.
Summer B Offering: (Prerequisite RTS4106) commence 8 weeks of clinical placement in January and will be exempt from pre-clinical simulated learning activities.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | Immers blk |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | Immers blk |
Assessment
- Professional Portfolio (5,000 words) (Pass/Fail)PortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- Multimedia communication (1,500 words or equivalent) (Pass/Fail)PresentationCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Communicate clearly and effectively in oral, written and electronic formats in the working and learning environments.
- 2
Design and implement strategies for critical self-reflection, evaluation and improvement of own professional development.
- 3
Apply the principles of anatomy, pathophysiology and radiation oncology in the radiation therapy clinical environment.
- 4
Evaluate the digital health systems, electronic patient records and artificial intelligence in planning and treatment.
- 5
Safely engage in the practice of radiation therapy pre-planning, planning, treatment and patient care at beginner level.
- 6
Evaluate the principles of holistic patient care, and integrate concepts of cultural diversity, empathy and interprofessional care.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials8 hours
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
8 hours of online tutorial sessions 2 x 1-hour sessions per week) during the first 4 weeks of the unit
10 hours self-directed study per week.
Total = 12 hours per week.
You will be required to complete 8 weeks of full time clinical placement.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Kylie Auld
- Unit Coordinators
- Kylie Auld
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RTS5110?
You need (RTS4101, RTS4103 and RTS4102); or (RTS4103, RTS4101 and RTS4106) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after RTS5110?
RTS5110 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including RTS5101, RTS5102 and RTS5103. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is RTS5110 offered?
In 2026, RTS5110 runs in Summer A and Summer B at Clayton.
How much work is RTS5110?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does RTS5110 have an exam?
No. RTS5110 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.