MRSC1201
Basic Radiation Therapy Methods IB
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
This course introduces the foundation clinical concepts, technologies and science that underpin Radiation Therapy. This course will review basic approaches to Radiation therapy simulation, planning, and treatment, and provide a platform for knowledge and skill building in subsequent radiation therapy courses. This course is mandatory and must be passed in order to progress in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy).
| Objectives | Students who successfully complete this course should be able to: 1. Describe the role of radiation therapy simulation, planning and treatment 2. Identify and describe the equipment used in radiation therapy in conventional and conformal RT 3. Describe and apply conventional approaches to radiation therapy including simulation data acquisition; plan design, plan evaluation and critique; dose calculation and treatment sheet development; treatment implementation and set-up and immobilisation of patients for treatment 4. Identify key radiological anatomy features in radiographs typically used in radiation therapy 5. Develop clinical decision making with regard to planning, treatment and patient care, including quality assurance protocols 6. Develop communication skills |
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| Content | 1. Role, function, and scope of Radiation Therapy practice within cancer care 2. Conventional radiation therapy clinical methods in simulation, treatment and planning 3. Conventional radiation therapy technologies in simulation, planning and treatment 4. Non-isocentric and isocentric planning and treatment 5. Overview of conformal technologies |
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| Replacing Course(s) | N/A | ||||||
| Transition | N/A | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | HUBS1105, HUBS1401, PHYS1200, HLSC1000 | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Case Study
Lecture Self Directed Learning Tutorial Workshop |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Experience Based Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Workshop: for 12 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for MRSC1201 |