Localisation for the delivery of palliative radiotherapy

Who should attend this course?

This Localisation for the delivery of palliative radiotherapy course is designed for oncological sciences practitioners who are interested in radiotherapy localisation of well defined lung, bone and other relevant tumours which require radiotherapy treatment.

A clinical placement in a radiotherapy localisation suite is required for this course.

You should be a qualified health care professional.

If you take this Localisation for the delivery of palliative radiotherapy course as part of a postgraduate award of a first degree or equivalent is required.

Course content

• Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the relevant anatomical areas and their relation to adjacent structures with particular reference to organs at risk (OARs).
• Imaging methods for diagnosis and radiotherapy localization.
• Management of lung, bone and other relevant tumours requiring palliative radiotherapy
• Quality, legal and ethical issues associated with role extension and practice
• Legislation and professional codes of conduct
• Treatment prescription and radiobiology including acute and late side-effects Appreciation of holistic management and palliative care
• Research relating to the localisation, planning and palliative treatment of lung, bone and other relevant tumours
• Methods of reflection
• Clinical reasoning and professional judgement
• Developing independent, creative thinkers- theories and practice.

The Localisation for the delivery of palliative radiotherapy course encourages you to take independent study, both as an addition and a combination of what you learn.

This broadens your knowledge and understanding of the subject.

In addition, the aims of this Localisation for the delivery of palliative radiotherapy course are to:

• Develop your knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of practice relating to the prescribing, planning and delivery of palliative radiotherapy.
• Develop the necessary clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance of independent localisation of tumours considered for palliative radiotherapy
• Extend your knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology and image appearances of the anatomical areas / systems considered for palliative radiotherapy.

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How does this course map the NHS KSF?

This Localisation for the delivery of palliative radiotherapy course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for:

• Core dimensions 1, 2, 4, 5
• Health and Well Being 6, 7
• Information and Knowledge 1, 2, 3

Assessment

The assessment is a combination of a portfolio and a written assignment.

Why choose this course?

How to apply

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Course fees

Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (30 credits)

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Contract funding for NHS staff

The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.

If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust&##39;s contract with our University.

Study routes

• Part Time