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Overview

Demonstration of safe and efficient practice in the application of radiation therapy techniques. Communication, teamwork, self management, quality assurance, patient care, reflective practice.

About this paper

Paper title Radiation Therapy Practice II
Subject Radiation Therapy
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (5 January 2026 - 12 June 2026) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $5,079.50
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BRT
Notes
Candidates require a clinical placement to have been arranged before enrolling in this paper.
Contact
rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff
Melissa Pitchford
Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
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 do the following across three domains - CT/sim, planning and treatment:

  • Apply knowledge and demonstrate safe practice in the workplace
  • Recognise patient needs and/or significant changes in patients' condition
  • Demonstrate appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a healthcare team
  • Demonstrate appropriate self-management techniques
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify problems in the clinical setting
  • Develop an increasing awareness of quality assurance
  • Demonstrate reflective practice

Overview

Demonstration of safe and efficient practice in the application of radiation therapy techniques. Communication, teamwork, self management, quality assurance, patient care, reflective practice.

About this paper

Paper title Radiation Therapy Practice II
Subject Radiation Therapy
EFTS 0.5
Points 60 points
Teaching period 1st Non standard period (11 January 2027 - 11 June 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BRT
Notes
Candidates require a clinical placement to have been arranged before enrolling in this paper.
Contact
rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff
Melissa Pitchford
Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
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 do the following across three domains - CT/sim, planning and treatment:

  • Apply knowledge and demonstrate safe practice in the workplace
  • Recognise patient needs and/or significant changes in patients' condition
  • Demonstrate appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a healthcare team
  • Demonstrate appropriate self-management techniques
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify problems in the clinical setting
  • Develop an increasing awareness of quality assurance
  • Demonstrate reflective practice
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