Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Radiation Therapy 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

RADI1186

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

RADI1186

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2023

Course Coordinator: Katherine Metzger

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3399

Course Coordinator Email: katherine.metzger2@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Concurrent Study

You should undertake following course/s 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

This course will introduce you to fundamental underpinning concepts essential for radiation therapy practice. You will develop knowledge and skills in routine techniques and patient care in radiation therapy. You will begin to build fundamental practical skills required of a Radiation Therapist 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BP321 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (aligned to the Accreditation Standards of the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia):

Standard 1

  • Use clinical information management systems appropriately (1.b)
  • Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment (1.c)
  • Implement techniques for patient/client stabilisation and reproducibility of procedures and outcomes (1.f)

Standard 1C

  • Use equipment and perform techniques to ensure reproducibility of the patient’s position for radiation therapy  (1C.a)
  • Perform localisation and pre-treatment imaging (1C.b)
  • Perform treatment planning (1C.c)

Standard 2

  • Practise in an ethical and professional manner, consistent with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements (2.a)
  • Provide each patient/client with dignity and care (2.b)

Standard 3

  • Communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with the patient/client and their family or carers (3.a)

Standard 5

  • Perform and provide safe radiation practice (5.a)
  • Protect and enhance patient/client safety (5.b)


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

  1. Describe and explain foundational elements of the radiation therapy pathway at simulation, dosimetry and treatment. 
  2. Outline the general principles and practices of radiation therapy patient care. 
  3. Recall technological principles, physics concepts and instrumentation that supports radiation therapy practice.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will participate in a range of learning activities including lectures, tutorials and computer based laboratory classes. Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) tutorials, will be utilised to supplement this learning. 

This course is supported by the Learning Management System (LMS), where the teaching schedule, lecture and lab resources and other relevant material to encourage self-directed learning, will be available.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Quiz 
Weighting 20%  
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3 

Assessment Task 2: Dosimetry Assessment
Weighting 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 3

Assessment Task 3: Skills Assessment
Weighting 25% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3 

Assessment Task 4: Mind Map
Weighting 25% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 3 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.