Cancer patient in radiation therapyLaajuus (15 ECTS)

Objective

Student
- knows the most common cancers and their treatment
- is able to carry out radiation theraphy in co-operation with different professional groups
- is able to use radiation therapy methods and devices applying the principles of radiation safety
- understands the side-effects of radiation therapy and is able to support and guide the cancer patient and her/his next of kin during the radiation therapy period

Content

Most common types of cancer and their treatment
Planning, executing and evaluating external radiation therapy
Dose planning
Radiation safety and quality assurance
Support and guidance of cancer patient
Clinical placement (10 ECTS)

Qualifications

Patient safety and developing expertice in the medical use of radiation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Evaluating competences evaluation criteria novice/beginner, competent/intermediate level and expert are used

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - fail. See evaluation guide enclosed.