Clinical practice in radiotherapy (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Prerequisites

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

Teaching methods

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

Location and time

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

Learning materials and recommended literature

Project work and articles.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Opintojaksoa ei voi suorittaa valinnaisesti.

Internship and working life connections

Ohjattu harjoittelu on pakollinen radiografian ja sädehoidon tutkinto-ohjelmassa.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Clinical placement in radiation therapy is reserved in Jobiili

Student workload

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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

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.