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    Overview

    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.

    About this paper

    Paper title Radiation Therapy Planning Concepts III
    Subject Radiation Therapy
    EFTS 0.1833
    Points 22 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (5 February 2024 - 31 May 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,657.40
    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
    Teaching staff

    Kate Chadwick

    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.
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    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

    Timetable

    Semester 1 (5 February 2024 - 31 May 2024)

    Location
    Wellington
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Moodle
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