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    Overview

    Application of radiation therapy calculations, principles and concepts of planning for critiquing standard techniques, applied imaging and anatomy, effects of radiation on biological systems.

    About this paper

    Paper title Radiation Therapy Planning Concepts II
    Subject Radiation Therapy
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (8 July 2024 - 8 November 2024) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,356.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    RADT 124
    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).
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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
    • Demonstrate knowledge and application of principles and concepts of computer planning for critiquing standard techniques
    • Demonstrate an understanding of imaging and anatomy relevant to computer planning
    • Discuss the effects of radiation on biological systems

    Timetable

    Semester 2 (8 July 2024 - 8 November 2024)

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