| CODE | RAD3341 | |||||||||
| TITLE | Enhanced Radiotherapy 1 | |||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | Not Applicable | |||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | |||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | 1. Communication skills. - Communication in the oncology setting. A detailed review of communication as part of the interpersonal skills and holistic approach to patient/client needs; - Communication skills. The process of communication, environment, emotional states; Models of communication. Communication models and perspectives; - Communication in practice. The radiographer-patient relationship; the use and role of communication skills to support vulnerable people; - Professional issues. Self-analysis and reflective practice; documentation; time management; legal and ethical issues; codes of conduct. 2. Biological therapies and indicators. - Principles of use and clinical applications of biologically based therapies and indicators in specific disease management to include immunotherapy and tumour markers. 3. Health promotion. - Health promotion initiatives and public engagement. Epidemiology and aetiology links with health promotion and the role of the health care professional. 4. Screening for Cancer. - Practical and ethical considerations in the screening for cancers with particular regard to breast cancer, cervical cancer and colo-rectal cancer. 5. On-treatment review and prescribing. - The specialist role of the radiographer. Study-unit Aims: - Provide students with an opportunity to develop their professional practice in relation to an holistic approach to cancer care; - Enable students to reflect on the factors that should be considered in the management of cancer using biological agents; - Enable students to discuss the role of health promotion and cancer screening. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate the acquisition of the core skills of communication and apply a range of appropriate skills within that process relevant to the specific needs of adult and paediatric patients with cancer; - Demonstrate a holistic approach to the treatment of cancer (adults and children) in analysing and evaluating available treatment methods. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe the principles of biological therapies and their application in the management of the disease; - Discuss the role of the health care professional in broader issues of health promotion and cancer screening; - Discuss the role of the radiographer in on-treatment review clinics. Identify common side effects of radiotherapy and advise on their treatment and discuss the role of the radiographer in prescribing, supplying and administering medicines under group protocols; - Evaluate applications such that they are able to make informed professional judgments in relation to each part of the radiotherapy process in which they are involved. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Brenna, J. (2004) Cancer in Context – A Practical Guide to Supportive Care. Oxford: Oxford University Press. - Board of the Faculty of Clinical Oncology, The Society and College of Radiographers, The Royal College of Nursing, Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, (2002) Breaking the Mould: Roles, Responsibilities and Skills Mix in Departments of Clinical Oncology. London: Royal College of Radiologists. - Burnard, P. (2006) Counselling Skills for Health Professionals. (4th Edition). London: Nelson Thornes. - Hanna L., Crosby T. & Macbeth. F. (editors) (2008) Practical Clinical Oncology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. - National Institute for Clinical Excellence, (2004) Guidance on Cancer Services. Improving Supportive and Palliative Care for Adults with Cancer. London: NICE. - Price, P., Sikora, K. & Illidge, T. (editors) (2008) Treatment of Cancer. (5th edition). London: Chapman & Hall Medical. - Symonds, P. et al (editors) (2012) Walter and Miller’s Textbook of Radiotherapy. (7th edition). Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. This list is not exhaustive. Students may also wish to use radiotherapy / oncology based journals. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Please note that a pass in each assessment component is obligatory for an overall pass to be awarded. | |||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Independent Study, Demonstrations & Lectures | |||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Jose Guilherme Couto Susan Mercieca Jonathan Loui Portelli Gerbert Van Dijk |
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