This is a level 7, 20 credit module which is part of the pre-registration Masters programme in Therapeutic Radiography & Oncology. This module will introduce the learner to the role of the Therapeutic Radiographer in the management of rare cancers including glioblastoma, pituitary adenoma, myeloprolifferative malignancy and palliation of for example bone metastases and spinal cord compression.
A blended teaching approach will be used which including independent study, case study based tutorials, lectures, modified problem based learning (PBL), practicals at the Human Anatomy Resource Centre (HARC), as well as planning and treatment simulation using the Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy (VERT), Eclipse and Aria Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System. Workshops with service users (radiotherapy patients and carers), Clinical Educators, Specialist Radiotherapy Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) will highlight diversity, inter-professional working, psychosocial and communication issues in patient management.
Alternating academic and clinical blocks will allow learners to develop and consolidate academic underpinning knowledge through observation and practice. Scheduled academic advisor meetings will be used to help learners develop action plans for their personal, academic and clinical development.
The module assessment comprises three components:
Unseen Electronic Examination ; pass = 50%, clinical assessment (PARE; pass = compeptence) and written Case Study assignment; pass = 50% with a focus on critical appraisal of the complex issues relating to the management of rare cancers and palliation drawing on clinical trials and the current literature.