Radiation therapy and oncologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Objectives:
The radiography student
knows the most common cancer types and the methods of treating them
understands the various steps in planning and implementing radiotherapy
can explain the acute and late side effects of radiotherapy using different dosages
understands the importance of providing support and guidance to a cancer patient
knows the importance of nutrition in the treatment of a cancer patient
understands the principle of operation of radiotherapy equipment
is familiar with the most common radiotherapy techniques and their importance in the treatment of the patient
understands the importance of radiation safety and quality control in radiotherapy

Content

Contents:
safety in radiotherapy
radiotherapy equipment and techniques
process of planning and implementing radiotherapy
side effects of radiotherapy
guiding and interacting with the patient in radiotherapy
introduction to oncology

Qualifications

Safe usage of medical radiation, 5 credits
Computed tomography, 5 credits

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced level are applied.