MRS256 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.

Availability

Year-long Period 1 (31)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MRS256. 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

One session

School

School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy).
Not available to students who have successfully completed MRS255.

Assumed Knowledge

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

Subject Relationships

MRS255 Replaced by MRS256.

Incompatible Subjects

MRS255

Learning Outcomes

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

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • MODULE 1: Simulation
  • MRI and PET;
  • Target delineation;
  • Contouring;
  • Stabilisation; and
  • 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; and
  • Plan development and critique.
  • MODULE 4: Development of radiation therapy treatment plans
  • Oncological emergencies;
  • Digestive system;
  • Genitourinary;
  • Respiratory;
  • Breast; and
  • Gynaecological.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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