Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop practical and professional skills in radiation therapy treatment and planning to an intermediate level. Clinical skills development in external beam radiation therapy treatment and planning to a level of thorough knowledge and understanding of the technical skills of treatment and planning; patient care and communication; safety; professional behaviour; team working; self motivation, self-directed learning, quality assurance and legal and ethical issues, quality assurance, resource utilisation; national protocols published on safety and quality in health care.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an intermediate 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 including management of side effects with appropriate pharmaceuticals, and role within team.
- Use reflection to assess own performances and departmental practices 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 Care (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 attempt more complex pre-treatment and treatment procedures with assistance, produce and evaluate 3D conformal, IMRT and electron treatment plans of standard abdomen, chest, breast, head and neck, demonstrate intermediate beginner 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 an intermediate level.