MRS255 Radiation Therapy Planning Principles (16)

This subject will introduce radiation therapy students to theoretical and practical applications of treatment planning. Students explore therapeutic dose behaviours in tissue using manual calculation methods, the role of immobilisation at simulation to optimise treatment planning, 3D planning system contouring, controls and 3D conformal radiation therapy planning.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

Two sessions

School

School of Dentistry and Health Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)

Assumed Knowledge



MRS121 Introduction to Medical Radiation Science, PHY115 Physics for Medical Radiation Science, BMS191 Human Bioscience 1,  BMS192 Human Bioscience 2.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe and apply understanding of practice in radiation therapy with specific reference to appropriate use of stabilisation devices, knowledge and application of treatment planning and dosimetry (MRPBA Domain 5C.1 and 3);
  • be able to describe, explain and implement professional practice through integrating anatomy, physiology and pathology, applying the principles of physics and instrumentation, utilising patient information management systems, determining appropriate procedures, and manage / manipulate 3D datasets (MRPBA Domain 5);
  • be able to describe and apply the principles of radiation safety and risk management (domain 4) with specific reference to safe radiation practice (MRPBA Domain 4); and
  • be able to explain and apply the principles of evidence based practice and professional learning with specific reference to critical and reflective thinking to resolve clinical challenges (MRPBA Domain 3).

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • SESSION 1:
  • MODULE 1: Simulation
  • MRI and PET
  • Target delineation
  • Contouring
  • Stabilisation
  • Mould room techniques, masks, electron cut-outs etc
  • MODULE 2: Calculations and dose generation
  • MODULE 3: Planning
  • CT planning
  • Radiation physics and biology including dose limits of sensitive organs
  • Plan development and critique
  • SESSION 2
  • MODULE 4: Development of radiation therapy treatment plans
  • Oncological emergencies
  • Digestive system
  • Genitourinary
  • Respiratory
  • Breast
  • Gynaecological

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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