Course overview
In this course, students will develop intermediate practical and professional skills in radiation therapy. Clinical skills development in external beam radiation therapy treatment and planning, with the main emphasis on the development of more complex technical skills of treatment and planning, patient care and communication, safety, professional behaviour, team working, self directed learning and clinical reasoning, including observing and reporting medically urgent findings; applied information management; national protocols published on safety and quality in health care.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of scope of clinical skills and practice underpinning Radiation Therapy including principles, clinical application, procedures, participation with other health care members, information management, confidentiality, scope of practice and role within team.
- Use reflection to assess own performances against professional standards and suggest modifications for further practice.
- Apply problem solving skills in the clinical setting to maintain quality outcomes for the clinical site and the patient, as per Standard 1 of the National Safety and Quality in Health Service Standards (NSQHS).
- Act ethically, professionally and in a safe manner by adhering to relevant codes of conduct, radiation safety guidelines and legislation, University of South Australia's clinical policies and the National Safety and Quality in Health (NSQHS) standards (where applicable to clinical practice).
- Operate effectively as a responsible practitioner to perform simple, standard external beam radiation therapy treatment and planning procedures with minimal assistance and assist in more complex pre-treatment and treatment procedures, with assistance, and demonstrate beginning level computer planning skills and knowledge.
- Fulfil duty of care and communicate and act with respect to individuals, carers, and colleagues in clinical practice at a beginning level.
- Apply a knowledge of clinical information management systems in the clinical setting.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 40111
Section CL01
Size 20
Available 11
Class number 40108
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 11
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