MRSC3260
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course explores modern clinical approaches in radiation therapy. 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. This course is mandatory and must be passed in order to progress in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy).
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students 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 for specific tumours
3. Describe the process of patient management, diagnosis and decision making in oncology
4. Compare and contrast, and describe and apply, 3D conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT) and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Arc Therapy (VMAT) approaches to radiation therapy
5. Develop clinical reasoning and reflective thinking skills with regard to safe, ethical and effective patient management; patient quality of life assessment; technology assessment and implementation
6. Communicate their understanding of professional practice issues both in written & oral form
7. Critically appraise research literature through the use of structured critical appraisal approach to gather evidence to inform decision making and practice
8. Collaborate with others to inform their learning and development, and reflect on and evaluate personal & peer contribution to the learning process
Content
The following topics are covered:
- Epidemiology, aetiology and natural history of oncological related illnesses
- Process of patient management, diagnosis and decision making in oncology
- Comparison of 3D-CRT, IMRT & VMAT approached to radiation therapy, including immobolization, simulation, planning and treatment
- Specific methodological focus on Radiation Therapy and oncology of the head, neck and the brain
- Dosing techniques and plan evaluation including visual, statistical, and dose volume histogram assessments
- Patient assessment with regard to quality of life, living with illness and treatment toxicity criteria
- Application of clinical reasoning and reflective practice in patient management, with emphasis on eithical considerations is also required
Requisite
Students must be concurrently enrolled in MRSC3270, have successfully completed MRSC3205 & MRSC3220, and be active in the B MRS (Honours) (Radiation Therapy) [40010] program to enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
MRSC3205, MRSC3220
Assessment items
Formal Examination: Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 50% - Must obtain 50% in this assessment item to pass the course.
Quiz: Online Quizzes
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Portfolio: Evidence and Experienced Based Portfolio
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 6
- Week 6
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 7
- Weeks 7-12
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 7
- Weeks 7-12
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 11
- Week 11
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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