Abstract
In this subject students explore the principles of physics that underpin radiation therapy and instrumentation. They develop their understanding of the links between clinical practice and the instrumentation used in radiation oncology including considerations of radiation safety, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, dosimetry and planning systems.
Syllabus
Radiation safety;Statutory and regulatory requirements for receipt, handling, management and disposal of radiation;Instrumentation; linear accelerators, superficial, orthovoltage, brachytherapy, gamma knife, cyber-knife, proton therapy, tomo-therapy;Physics;Quality Assurance;Dosimetry; andPlanning systems.
Assumed knowledge
MRS121 Introductory Medical Radiation Science and PHY115 Physics of Medical Radiation Science
Enrolment restrictions
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)