Course Title: Specialised Radiation Therapy 1

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Specialised Radiation Therapy 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

RADI1207

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2023

Course Coordinator: Giulia McCorkell

Course Coordinator Phone: 9925 5104

Course Coordinator Email: giulia.mccorkell2@rmit.edu.au


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

To work as a radiation therapist requires a detailed knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, physics, radiobiology, radiation therapy technique and supportive care. Within radiation therapy there are niche sub specialisations, which some may work within. This course is designed to further develop your knowledge of radiation therapy specialisations and emerging technologies. At this level you are expected to engage and appraise the literature to support your learning.


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

  • Understand and apply the different methods of imaging and treatment (1.c)
  • Assess the patient’s/client’s capacity to receive care (1.e)
  • Deliver patient/client care (1.g)
  • Apply knowledge of safe and effective use of medicines (1.h)

Standard 2

  • Provide each patient/client with dignity and care (2.b)

Standard 4

  • Resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice (4.a)

Standard 5

  • Perform and provide safe radiation practice (5.a)


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

  1. Critically evaluate a range of specialised equipment, treatment techniques and radiation therapist role requirements.
  2. Appraise the impact of practice specialisations and novel technologies on patient care, radiation therapist role development, quality management and departmental resources.
  3. Appraise the underpinning theory and application of advanced planning, IGRT and treatment delivery that supports radiation therapy specialisation and innovation.
  4. Present findings in an appropriate format supported by a wide range of critically appraised literature


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

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: Journal Article Appraisal Presentation 
Weighting 20% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-4 

Assessment Task 2: Oral Assessments 
Weighting 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-4 

Assessment Task 3: Rapid Systematic Literature Review 
Weighting 50% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-4 

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.