MEDN62321 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Michael Merchant Unit coordinator School of Medical Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <p>The unit will investigate all contemporary forms of radiotherapy in order for the student to develop a systematic understanding of each treatment modality. &nbsp;This will include brachytherapy and external beam (including photon and charged particle) therapies, with the benefits and disadvantages of each technique being discussed.&nbsp; For each modality, differing delivery techniques and planning approaches will be analysed to provide a comprehensive overview of clinical radiotherapy.&nbsp; The legislation relating to radiotherapy will be discussed, including an examination of how the legislation is practically implemented in the clinic and the relationship this has with patient safety and quality assurance.&nbsp; The challenges associated with radiotherapy, such as motion management, will also be highlighted and the state-of-the-art research being done to overcome these issues will be considered.&nbsp; The implementation of radiotherapy in the UK will also be explored in terms of the national agenda and the patient journey.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The unit will investigate all contemporary forms of radiotherapy in order for the student to develop a systematic understanding of each treatment modality. &nbsp;This will include brachytherapy and external beam (including photon and charged particle) therapies, with the benefits and disadvantages of each technique being discussed.&nbsp; For each modality, differing delivery techniques and planning approaches will be analysed to provide a comprehensive overview of clinical radiotherapy.&nbsp; The legislation relating to radiotherapy will be discussed, including an examination of how the legislation is practically implemented in the clinic and the relationship this has with patient safety and quality assurance.&nbsp; The challenges associated with radiotherapy, such as motion management, will also be highlighted and the state-of-the-art research being done to overcome these issues will be considered.&nbsp; The implementation of radiotherapy in the UK will also be explored in terms of the national agenda and the patient journey.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The unit aims to:</p> <div> <p>Provide students with critical insight into the technical principles underlying radiotherapy.</p><p>Provide students with critical insight into how current radiotherapy technologies and techniques fit into the history of radiotherapy development.</p><p>Provide the means to critically evaluate and contrast current treatment technologies and techniques.</p><p>Provide students with an understanding of the legislation governing radiotherapy, and the means to assess how this relates to clinical practice.</p><p>Provide students with an understanding of the patient pathway.</p><p>Provide an overview of the outstanding challenges in radiotherapy and how these are being addressed through research.</p></div> <p>&nbsp;</p> 0 Other 50% 3 Report 50% <p>PC based multiple choice examination</p> <p>Feedback given at the end of each session or unit</p><p>Written feedback provided within 15 working days for all assessments</p> N Tutorials 35 0 115