Radiation Therapy Professional Entry Practice 2

Course overview

Course learning outcomes

• Demonstrate an advanced 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 and new technologies and procedures.
• Use reflection to critically assess their own abilities in their final clinical placement, and reflect on personal styles and preferences for work and the scope of practice of the radiation therapy professional.
• 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 Service (NSQHS) standards (where applicable to clinical practice).
• Operate effectively as an autonomous responsible practitioner to perform simple and complex external beam radiation therapy treatment and simulation procedures, produce and evaluate complex treatment plans (Incorporating multi-modality imaging of standard techniques), and demonstrate computer planning skills and knowledge to the standard of an entry level practitioner.
• Fulfil duty of care and communicate and act with respect to individuals, carers, and colleagues in clinical practice at a professional entry level.
• Identify ongoing professional learning needs and opportunities and create a continuing professional development plan.