This is a level 7, 10 credit module which is part of the pre-registration MSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology Programme, and will use and develop further the knowledge, understanding and skills of master’s learners established in the first three semesters of study. It will enable the learner to appreciate and appraise advanced practice topics, technologies and techniques used in radiotherapy; whilst interpreting and evaluating the data and information transfer processes and the clinical consequences of errors within the radiotherapy information pathway within a clinical department. Current and evidence-based radiotherapy technologies and techniques will be studied and critiqued, leaning heavily on the roles of on-treatment verification and the typical treatment planning/delivery roles of the therapeutic radiographer in clinical practice.
The module is delivered using lectures, e-lectures, practical sessions and group seminars. Tutorial support will be given to learners to discuss the concepts and characteristics of the latest technologies and techniques in radiotherapy, all of this will be undertaken safe environment. Opportunities will be afforded to discuss answers to online formative assessments. More able learners will be encouraged to offer peer support in these sessions with tutor support.
There are two elements of assessment, consisting of written assignments, which enable learners to demonstrate critical appraisal and academic writing skills at level 7.