Clinical practice in radiotherapy (10 ECTS)

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

Laboratory teaching according to the schedule. Clinical placement according to the group's schedule.
Clinical placement of radiation therapy is mandatory for radiography students.

Materials

Theoretical study material
Literature and articles related to the project assignment
The project is instructed in Moodle.

Teaching methods

Radiation therapy practice 10 ects includes:
Internship in radiation therapy department 6 ects
Project work 2 ects
Laboration practice at UAS 2 ects

Employer connections

Part of the radiotherapy practice is done as clinical training in radiation therapy department (6 ects).
Clinical placement is booked at jobiili.fi

Completion alternatives

The course cannot be completed alternatively.

Student workload

Training at school according to the schedule
Clinical placement 6 ECTS = 4 weeks
Project work 2 ECTS = 54 hours of student's work

Further information

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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