Cancer patient in radiation therapyLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student
- knows the most common cancers and their treatment
- is able to carry out radiation theraphy in co-operation with different professional groups
- 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
- understands the operation principles and usage of radiation therapy equipment
- understands radiation safety and quality assurance in radiation therapy

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
Equipment in radiation therapy

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
Safe usage of medical radiation

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See a separate framework for evaluation.
Evaluating competences evaluation criteria novice/beginner, competent/intermediate level and expert are used

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved - fail. See evaluation guide enclosed.