MRSC2200
Radiation Therapy Methods IIA
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course consolidates conventional radiation therapy approaches and introduces 3 dimensional and conformal approaches to radiation therapy. Patient assessment for oncology treatment is reviewed. Students will begin to develop clinical reasoning skills to manage patients/clients, and professional practice and procedures.
| Objectives | Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. describe the epidemiology, etiology and natural history of oncological related illnesses 2. compare & contrast the mainstream treatments used in oncology 3. describe the process of diagnosis and staging in oncology 4. describe and apply conventional radiation therapy including simulation data acquisition; plan design, plan evaluation and critique; dose calculation and treatment sheet development; and treatment implementation 5. describe and apply 3 dimensional conformal radiation therapy including simulation data acquisition; plan design, plan evaluation and critique; dose calculation and treatment sheet development;, and treatment implementation 6. describe the process and equipment required for, and and rationalise the use for, intensity modulated radiation therapy 7. develop clinical reasoning skills in patient management, patient quality of life assessment, treatment evaluation, and imaging/treatment assessment 8. use information technology skills to acquire up to date research based evidence, critically appraise research literature through the use of structured critical appraisal approach, and further develop written and presentation skills 9. develop and apply self learning skills, and reflect on and evaluate personal & peer contribution to the learning process via formal self & peer assessment |
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| Content | 1. Issues in Oncology 2. Review of Conventional Radiation Therapy approaches 3. Isocentric Treatment & Planning Methods and Application 4. 3 Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy 5. Introduction to Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy 6. ICRU Report 50 and Report 62 - Prescribing, Reporting and Recording External Beam Therapy 7. Dosing techniques and plan evaluation including visual assessment, statistical assessment, and dose volume histogram assessment 8. Shielding & Templates: Construction & Use 9. Patient assessment with regard to quality of life, living with illness, and treatment toxicity criteria |
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| Replacing Course(s) | N/A | ||||||||
| Transition | Nil | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | MRSC1200 Radiation Therapy Methods IB MRSC1220 Radiation Therapy Professional Practice 1B |
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| Modes of Delivery | Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Case Study
Lecture Self Directed Learning Student Projects Tutorial |
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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 Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for MRSC2200 |