Units
Clinical Radiotherapy 4
Unit code: CSB066
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
Experience in clinical departments is vital to developing clinical competence and this unit is designed to build on the experience gained in previous units to further develop students’ clinical and interpersonal skills. Continuing commitment to reflective practice will empower students to move towards autonomous learning. After completion of this unit students should be able to assist with the full range of clinical procedures and have clear ideas about how to organise their clinical learning in relation to their future personal and professional development.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
| 2013 Summer | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
An opportunity to participate in patient treatment and planning procedures in the clinical environment, is essential to development of skills for radiation therapy students.
Aims
The periods of clinical experience in this unit will enable you to gain experience in routine radiotherapy techniques and procedures.
Objectives
1. Perform routine radiotherapy planning and treatment techniques and assist with specialised / advanced techniques.
2. Demonstrate professional behaviours
3.. Demonstrate interpersonal and communications skills required in clinical practice.
4. Demonstrate appropriate skills in patient care.
5 Critically reflect on the rationale and outcomes of the procedures you have participated in and report on this performance.
Content
· CT simulation - simulation of routine procedures.
· Dosimetry for routine techniques.
· Treatment of routine procedures.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Supervised clinical experience attachment over a period of 4 to 5 weeks in an approved clinical department on a full-time basis.
Assessment
In order to gain a grade 4-7 for this unit, you will be required to demonstrate a satisfactory level of achievement in each item of assessment and a mark of at least 60% overall.
Maintenance, verification and submission by the due date of the required records for this clinical placement with your Clinical Practice Guide folder.
Return of your personal radiation monitor and name badge by the due date.Ongoing feedback is provided to students throughout their clinical placement.
Assessment name:
Report
Description:
A report that describes and crtically evaluates a routine radiation therapy treatment technique.
Relates to objectives:
1, 4 and 5.
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End Clinical Block
Assessment name:
Demonstration
Description:
Practical skills assessment.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Weight:
60%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End clinical Block
Assessment name:
Reflective Journal
Description:
A reflection and critical evaluation of the students experiences and learning throughout the clinical placement.
Relates to objectives:
4 and 5.
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End Clinical Block
Assessment name:
Workbook
Description:
(Formative) - Submission of Clinical Practice Records of Clinical Experience. A record of rostered hours and examinations/procedures carried out as an assistant or supervised performer and verified by the supervisor must be submitted within one week of completion of the clinical period, along with the radiation badge. Failure to submit will result in an un-finalised result until submitted.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End Clinical Block
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
1. QUT Clinical Practice Record Book.
2. Dobbs, J., Barrett, A., Barrett A, Dobbs J, Morris S, Roques T (2009). Practical Radiotherapy Planning. 4th Ed. Hodder Arnold.
Risk assessment statement
The out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit relate to the operation of equipment in the clinical situation. You will receive instructions on safety issues and be provided with a radiation badge to assess radiation exposure during the placement. Infection control techniques and precautions should be observed to avoid exposure to harmful agents.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 24-Sep-2012
