Radiotherapy breast localisation
Who should attend this course?
This Radiotherapy breast localisation course is designed for oncological sciences practitioners who are interested in radiotherapy localisation to the breast.
A clinical placement in a radiotherapy localisation suite is required for this course.
You should be a qualified radiographer.
If you take this course as part of a postgraduate award a first degree or equivalent is required.
Course content
The aim of the Radiotherapy breast localisation course is to:
- Develop your knowledge and understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of practice relating to the prescribing, planning and delivery of radiotherapy to primary breast tumours
- Develop the necessary clinical and evaluative skills for the competent performance of independent breast localization
- Extend your knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology of the breast and related structures, and their image appearance
Topics include:
- Anatomy Physiology and Pathology of the breast including study of the lymphatic system
- Imaging methods and diagnosis and management of breast cancer
- Quality, legal and ethical issues associated with role extension and practice
- Decision-making skills
- Legislation and professional codes of conduct
- Radiotherapy techniques
- Localisation, planning and dosimetry of primary breast tumours
- Treatment prescription and radiobiology including acute and late side-effects
- Appreciation of long term and holistic management including palliative care
- Research relating to the localisation, planning and treatment of breast tumours
- Methods of reflection
- Clinical reasoning and professional judgement
- Developing independent, creative thinkers: theories and practice
The 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.
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How does this course map the NHS KSF?
This Radiotherapy breast localisation course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for:
- Core Dimensions 1, 2, 4 and 5
- Health and Well Being 6 and 7
- Information and Knowledge 1 and 2
Assessment
The assessment is a combination of a portfolio and a written assignment.
Why choose this course?
How to apply
Apply for the Radiotherapy breast localisation course
Entry requirements...
This course is open to all qualified radiographer who are oncological sciences practitioners and are interested in radiotherapy localisation to the breast.
Applicants must hold a first degree or equivalent.
Course fees
Credit level for this course: Postgraduate level 7 (15 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's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time