Radiation Therapy Studies 3

Course aim

To further provide students with Radiation Therapy specific theory and knowledge of common treatment sites.

Course content

Treatment for brain malignancies including stereotactic radiation therapy and stereotactic radiation surgery; adjuvant treatment: complementary medicine and chemotherapy principles; superficial x-ray planning (landmarks, measurements and calculations for a superficial x-ray treatment); superficial x-ray and electron cut-outs; skin cancer management; prevention and care of radiation injury; anatomical image matching for treatment verification; rationale and technique for radiation therapy treatment to brain, skin, lung, oesophagus and gastro-intestinal tract malignancies; use, risk and contra-indications of contrast media; radiobiological effect of radiation on tumour cells and normal tissue; treatment of non-malignant conditions, patients with disabilities including those who are hearing and sight impaired, or unconscious; teamwork; scope of practice. National protocols published on safety and quality in health care; MRPBA professional capabilities.

Textbook(s)

Bridge, P & Tipper DJ 2017, CT Anatomy for Radiotherapy, 2nd, M & K Publishing, Keswick

Hoskin, P (Ed), 2019, Radiotherapy in Practice: External Beam Therapy, 3rd, Oxford University Press, Oxford

Washington CM, Leaver DT, Trad M. 2021, Washington and Leaver¿s Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 5th, Elsevier

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
PHYS 2006	Physics for Medical Radiation 200
RADY 3029	Radiation Therapy Studies 2
RADY 2008	Human Anatomy 201 (Gross and Sectional)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	5 x 1 hour x 6 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 6 weeks
Practical	4 x 1.5 hours x 6 weeks
Seminar	1 hour x 4 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Examination, Learning log/Journal, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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