Radiation Therapy Residency

Abstract

This capstone residency subject consolidates learning (knowledge and skills) across the entire degree into practice based capabilities. The subject formalises the learning, development and assessment of MRPBA defined capabilities as the minimum standards for general registration with AHPRA. The residency is underpinned by professional practice of radiation therapy in the … For more content click the Read More button below.

This capstone residency subject consolidates learning (knowledge and skills) across the entire degree into practice based capabilities. The subject formalises the learning, development and assessment of MRPBA defined capabilities as the minimum standards for general registration with AHPRA. The residency is underpinned by professional practice of radiation therapy in the clinical setting. Students further hone their clinical skills to demonstrate work ready capabilities with appropriate professional and ethical conduct to care and advocacy for their patients. Students refine existing communication skills, demonstrating cultural sensitivity with both staff and patients within a range of contexts, enabling safe working environments. Students apply their decision making skills and critical thinking in general practice of medical radiation science, practice in Radiation Therapy specifically, and demonstrate required radiation safety and risk management capability.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: CLINICAL INTERNSHIP: Clinical block; Reflection;Professionalism;Global citizenship, ethics and law;Sustainability, social and environmental justice;Radiation safety;Quality assurance;Patient care and communication;WHS;Technical competence; andReflective practice.

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy).

Pre-requisite

Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy 1

OR

Principles and Practice Radiation Therapy 1

AND

Radiation Therapy Planning Principles

OR

Radiation Therapy Planning Principles

AND

Human Bioscience 2

OR

Human Anatomy and Physiology 2

AND

Imaging Pathology

OR

Imaging Pathology

AND

Human Bioscience 1

Professional Fundamentals

Introductory Medical Radiation Science

Health Psychology

Indigenous Australian Health

Sectional Anatomy

Principles and Practice Radiation Therapy 2

Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy 3

Radiation Therapy Technology

Radiation Biology, Protection and Dosimetry

General Physics

Physics for Medical Radiation Science

Pharmacology for Medical Radiation Science

Non-ionising Imaging Techniques

Computed Tomography

Incompatible

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 1200 hours Details Internship year with approved clinical practice sites in radiation therapy to meet AHPRA MRPBA registration requirements. Students undertake 2 blocks of clinical placement to complete 1200 hours fitting in with standard radiotherapy department staff rostering of 9 day fortnights, at approved clinical sites mapped with … For more content click the Read More button below.