Prerequisites for Module
No prerequisites other than course entry requirments.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to begin to apply radiotherapy practice within a designated placement and to develop professional skills and attitudes.
The module will introduce the student to the treatment of single field and parallel opposed radiotherapy techniques.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Use appropriate clinical skills in the delivery of a range of single field and parallel opposed radiotherapy treatment techniques.
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Support the needs of the radiotherapy patient undergoing single field and parallel opposed radiotherapy treatment.
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Use safe working practices witin the radiotherapy setting.
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Communicate effectively with patients, carers and clinical staff members.
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Indicative Module Content
This practice-based module will include experiential learning involving supervised practice, professional discussion and reflective activities which involve linking theory with practice. This will include observation of clinical practice followed by supervised practice in the treatment of single field and parallel opposed radiotherapy treatments.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Placement - see mode of delivery
| 150 |
Mode of Delivery
This is a practice based module. Each student will undertake 35 hours per week in the nominated clinical imaging department for a period of 6 weeks, this will equate to approximately 210 contact hours.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4
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Placement is assessed using continuous clinical assessment and coursework. All elements must be passed.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BOMFORD, KUNKLER and SHERIFF (2003). Walter and Millers Textbook of Radiotherapy. 6th ed. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingtsone.
| | 2. | Additional texts as relevant and recommended by the particular clinical placement.
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