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Clinical practice in radiotherapy (10 cr)

Code: SX00EA67-3004

General information


Enrollment
02.05.2023 - 14.05.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2023 - 22.10.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
10 cr
Local portion
10 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of Rehabilitation and Examination
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Radiography and Radiotherapy
Teachers
Tuomas Vuokko
Veera Hartikainen
Teacher in charge
Tuomas Vuokko
Groups
SXM22K2
Radiografian ja sädehoidon tutkinto-ohjelma, monimuoto
Course
SX00EA67

Implementation has 23 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 184 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 11.09.2023 time 09:00 - 17:00
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MPB3026 Rtg-annossuunnittelutila
Tue 12.09.2023 time 09:00 - 17:00
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MPB3026 Rtg-annossuunnittelutila
Wed 13.09.2023 time 09:00 - 17:00
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MPB3026 Rtg-annossuunnittelutila
Mon 25.09.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Tue 26.09.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Wed 27.09.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Thu 28.09.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Fri 29.09.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Mon 02.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Tue 03.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Wed 04.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Thu 05.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Fri 06.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Mon 09.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Tue 10.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Wed 11.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Thu 12.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Fri 13.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Mon 16.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Tue 17.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Wed 18.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Thu 19.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Fri 20.10.2023 time 08:00 - 16:00
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Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The students
* are able to provide radiotherapy in collaboration with different professional groups
* are able to apply radiotherapy methods and equipment safely
* are able to begin working with a more experienced person using one type of radiotherapy equipment
* understand the importance of simulation and positioning in radiotherapy
* can interpret the dosage plan
* are able to support and guide cancer patients and their loved ones during a radiotherapy
period
* are able to record, when supervised, radiotherapy care provided
* know and understand the most commonly used fractionations and dosages in various cancers
* are able to describe, self-evaluate and develop their skills and learning
* are able to take patient safety into account

Content

Contents
Radiotherapy simulation, positioning and dosage planning
Interpretation of the dosage plan
Practicing dosage and radiotherapy positioning at the UAS 2 ECTS
Practical training in working life using one radiotherapy device 6 ECTS

Location and time

Learning sessions acc
Clinical placement of radiation therapy is mandatory for radiography students. Placement is being reserved in Jobiili.fi

Materials

Project work and articles.

Teaching methods

Radiation therapy practice 10 ects
Practice in radiation therapy department 6 ects
Project work 2 ects
Laboration practice at UAS 2 ects

Employer connections

Ohjattu harjoittelu on pakollinen radiografian ja sädehoidon tutkinto-ohjelmassa.

Exam schedules

Clinical placement in radiation therapy is reserved in Jobiili

Completion alternatives

Opintojaksoa ei voi suorittaa valinnaisesti.

Student workload

Laboration according to schedule.
Clinical placement 4 weeks, 6 ECTS.
Project work.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria
0–5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for advanced and expert level are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

It is mandatory to attend to laborations.
Clinical placement is evaluated acc / fail
Project work is evaluated acc /fail

Qualifications

Prerequisite studies:
Cancer patient in radiotherapy
Clinical practice in plain imaging examinations

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