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MRSC2250

Radiation Therapy Methods IIB

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course further explores conformal radiation therapy approaches, and introduces intensity modulated approaches. The oncology assessment and radiation therapy of major disease sites is covered so that students 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 different modalities of oncology treatment
3. describe the process of patient management, diagnosis and decision making in oncology
4. describe and apply conventional approaches to 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 conformal approaches to radiation therapy, therapy including simulation data acquisition; plan design, plan evaluation and critique; dose calculation and treatment sheet development;, and treatment implementation
6. develop clinical reasoning skills in patient management, patient quality of life assessment, treatment evaluation, and imaging/treatment assessment
7. communicate their understanding of professional practice skills both in written & oral form
8. critically appraise research literature through the use of structured critical appraisal approach to gather evidence to inform practice
9. use information technology skills to conduct a literature search using all major information technologies
10. develop and apply self learning skills
11. reflect on and evaluate personal & peer contribution to the learning process via formal self & peer assessment
Content 1. Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology of the pelvic organs
2. Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology of the breast
3. Dosing techniques and plan evaluation including visual assessment, statistical assessment, dose volume histogram assessment, biological models of dosing
4. ICRU Report 50 and Report 62 - Prescribing, Reporting and Recording External Beam Therapy
5. Quality of Life, Patient assessment with regard to quality of life, living with illness, and treatment toxicity criteria
6. Multi-modality imaging for radiation oncology and radiation therapy
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition Nil.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge MRSC2200 Radiation Therapy Methods IIA
MRSC2220 Radiation Therapy Professional Practice IIA
Modes of Delivery Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Case Study
Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class Oncological Imaging exam.
Examination: Formal Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology exam.
Other: (please specify) Essential Criteria:
To pass this course a student must:
1. Obtain a mark of over 50% or above

and

2. gain a minimum mark of 40% in both the Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology sections of the exam, and

3. gain a minimum of 40% in the Oncological Imaging exam.

Students must pass this course to progress to MRSC3200 and MRSC3220.
Other: (please specify) Conference Poster Project.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Compulsory Program Component Must have completed MRSC2200, MRSC2220 and be concurrently enrolled in MRSC2270.
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for MRSC2250