Course Title: Radiation Therapy Technology 3

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Radiation Therapy Technology 3

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2355

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

ONPS2355

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020

ONPS2406

Bundoora Campus

Postgraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2011

Course Coordinator: A/Prof Moshi Geso

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7991

Course Coordinator Email: moshi.geso@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 201.08.008

Course Coordinator Availability: Appointments arranged via email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses

Successful completion of:

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.

For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.

Required Concurrent Study

You should undertake the following courses at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. 


Course Description

You will build upon your existing knowledge of the technological principles and physics concepts of Radiation Therapy to explore advanced imaging modalities and planning technologies applied in clinical Radiation Therapy. These include x-ray Computed Tomography (CT) and portal imaging, as well as advanced planning algorithms and simulation techniques. You will learn current technological developments and state-of-the-art instrumentation, with a particular emphasis placed on the expanding role of digital image processing and visualisation technology in treatment planning. The latest developments in the field of radiation therapy will be learned, including advances in brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, tomotherapy and volumetric arc therapy.  Treatment planning algorithms, radiobiological models, quality assurance and in vivo dosimetry will also be studied in the context of these technologies.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BP148 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (aligned to the Accreditation Standards of the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia):

Standard 1.5 Practice in medical radiation sciences

1.5b. Apply principles of medical radiation physics and instrumentation
 


On successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Explain the instrumentation, technological principles and physics concepts of advanced radiation therapy as applied to planning, delivery and quality assurance techniques using discipline specific terminology
  2. Formulate strategies to solve clinical problems using knowledge of the technological principles and physics concepts of Radiation Therapy
  3. Evaluate the use of imaging and image guidance for radiation therapy planning and treatment delivery
  4. Assess new and emerging instrumentation and techniques in radiation therapy within a clinical context
  5.  Describe radiation safety measures through application of knowledge and practical skills


Overview of Learning Activities

You will learn through a range of activities including lectures, problem-based learning activities, online learning materials and self-directed study.  This course is supported by RMIT's online Learning Management System (LMS).
 

You will undertake the equivalent of three hours per week in lectures and three hours per week undertaking problem-based learning activities.  In addition you are expected to spend a minimum of four hours per week in independent study.
 


Overview of Learning Resources

You will be expected to make use of RMIT's online Learning Management System (LMS).  This resource provides a range of materials aimed at supporting your learning and you are encouraged to actively use this site and the material it contains.  You are also expected to conduct a significant level of self-directed learning to reinforce learned concepts.  There is the expectation that you will access appropriate peer-reviewed literature via the RMIT library.  The Medical Radiations Subject Guide (URL: http://rmit.libguides.com/medical-radiations) provides useful references.  A detailed course schedule will be available via myRMIT.  Any changes to this schedule due to unforeseen circumstances will be posted on the course LMS.


Overview of Assessment

This course has no hurdle requirements.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Tests

Weighting 25%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 2: Assignments

Weighting 25%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Assessment Task 3: Examination

Weighting 50%

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5