MRSC3200

Radiation Therapy Methods IIIA

Faculty of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences

20 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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 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
5. develop clinical reasoning skills in patient management, patient quality of life assessment, treatment evaluation, image and verification technologies/treatment assessment
6. communicate their understanding of professional practice skills both in written & oral form
7. critically appraise research literature through the use of structured critical appraisal approach to gather evidence to inform practice
8. use information technology skills to conduct a literature search using all major information technologies
9. develop and apply self learning skills
10. reflect on and evaluate personal & peer contribution to the learning process via formal self & peer assessment

Content

1. Radiation Therapy of the Thorax
2. Radiation Therapy of the Abdomen
3. Radiation Therapy of the Head & Neck
4. Radiation Therapy of the Brain
5. Dosing techniques and plan evaluation including visual assessment, statistical assessment, dose volume histogram assessment, biological models of dosing
6. Patient assessment with regard to quality of life, living with illness, and treatment toxicity criteria
7. Multi-modality imaging for oncology and radiation therapy

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

Nil.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

MRSC2250 Radiation Therapy Practice IIB
MRSC2270 Radiation Therapy Professional Practice IIB

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Case Study
Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology - COMPULSORY COURSE COMPONENT Description: This exam will allow you to demonstrate your clinical knowledge and understanding the content covered over the wks 1-3 semester. Students will be provided with an exam study guide prior to the exam that will assist study preparation. Course Objectives: This assessment item addresses objectives 1-6 The examination is a compulsory course component. In order to pass the course the student must attempt this assessment item. To pass this course the student must obtain a mark of over 50%.
Examination: Formal	Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology - COMPULSORY COURSE COMPONENT Description: This exam will allow you to demonstrate your clinical knowledge and understanding the content covered over the wks 8-13 semester. Students will be provided with an exam study guide prior to the exam that will assist study preparation. Course Objectives: This assessment item addresses objectives 1-6 The examination is a compulsory course component. In order to pass the course the student must attempt this assessment item. To pass this course the student must obtain a mark of over 50%.
Examination: Formal	Oncological Imaging Exam - COMPULSORY COURSE COMPONENT Description: This exam allows you to demonstrate your ability to interpret multi-modality images used in Radiation Oncology and Radiation Therapy Course Objectives: This assessment item addresses objectives 3-6 The examination is a compulsory course component. In order to pass the course the student must attempt this assessment item. To pass this course the student must obtain a mark of over 50%.
Labratory	Simulation Lab Participation Description: Students are required to demonstrate and apply knowledge of conformal simulation, planning and treatment techniques in simulation lab case studies. The students will be assessed against criteria relevant to each site studied during wks 1-3 and 8-13. Course Objectives: This assessment item addresses objectives 4-10
Presentations - Group	Group Trial Protocol Presentation - COMPULSORY COURSE COMPONENT Description: students work in small groups to deliver a presentation addressing the key aspects of specified RTOG or TROG clinical trials Course Objectives: This assessment item addresses objectives 6-10 In order to pass the course the student must attempt this assessment item.
Seminar	Hand and Neck Seminar Seminar Attendance - COMPULSORY COURSE COMPONENT Weight: Attendance will be assessed as Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory Students not meeting this attendance requirement, will not meet the compulsory course component requirements for the course and will be given a fail grade (FF) for the course. No opportunity for remediation in the tutorials will be permitted unless accompanied by the appropriate Adverse Circumstance documentation. Course Objectives: This assessment item addresses objectives 4-10
Tutorial	Tutorial Attendence - COMPULSORY COURSE COMPONENT Weight: Attendance will be assessed as Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory Description: The tutorials enhance the depth of learning of the content delivered in the weekly lectures. Tutorials will include practical sessions in the VERT laboratory and Simulation laboratory. These sessions will assist the student to develop problem solving skills and group work skills that are necessary for their professional life. Compulsory Course Component: The tutorials are a compulsory course component for this course, ie you must attend 80% of tutorials. Students not meeting these attendance rates, will not meet the compulsory course component requirements for the course and will be given a fail grade (FF) for the course. No opportunity for remediation in the tutorials will be permitted unless accompanied by the appropriate Adverse Circumstance documentation. Course Objectives: This assessment item addresses objectives 4-10

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 5 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Workshop: for 6 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	B Medical Radiation Science - 11018 - requirements for MRSC3200
Compulsory Program Component	Prior successful completion of HUBS1401, HUBS2103, MRSC2250, & MRSC2270, and concurrent enrolment in MRSC3220.

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