Application of radiation therapy calculations. Ability to produce and critique radiation therapy computer plans. Applied anatomy and imaging. Application of radiobiology to the clinical setting.
| Paper title | Radiation Therapy Planning Concepts III |
|---|---|
| Paper code | RADT315 |
| Subject | Radiation Therapy |
| EFTS | 0.1833 |
| Points | 22 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (6 February 2023 - 2 June 2023) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,612.31 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- RADT 215 and RADT 216
- Limited to
- BRT
- Contact
- rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- View more information on the Department of Radiation Therapy's website
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
- Barrett, A., Dobbs, J., Morris, S. & Roquest, T. (2009). Practical Radiotherapy Planning. (4th Edition).
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship,
Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy,
Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge and application of calculations used in radiation therapy
- Knowledge and performance of principles and concepts of computer planning and the ability to critically analyse standard radiation therapy technique computer plans
- Consolidation of imaging and anatomy relevant to radiation therapy
- Application of radiobiology to the clinical setting
- Demonstrate an understanding of IMRT and VMAT planning
