Radiation therapy and oncologyLaajuus (7 cr)

Objective

Student
knows the most common types of cancer and their treatments
understands the planning and implementation of radiotherapy
can explain the acute and late side effects of radiotherapy at different doses can describe the acute and late side effects of radiotherapy at different doses
understands the importance of support and guidance for patients with cancer
knows the importance of nutrition in the treatment of cancer patients
understands how radiotherapy equipment works
knows the most common radiotherapy techniques and their role in patient care
understands the importance of radiation safety and quality management in radiotherapy
understands the pathogenesis of cancer
understands the use of artificial intelligence applications in the planning and implementation of radiotherapy

Content

Safety in radiotherapy
Radiotherapy device and radiotherapy techniques
Stages of radiotherapy planning and implementation
Side effects of radiation therapy
Patient guidance and encountering in radiotherapy
oncology
psychology
Dose planning and layout laboratories

Qualifications

Safe usage of medical radiation 5 ECTS, Computed tomography examinations 5 ECTS