Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology)

The aim of the module is to provide you with the knowledge base to understand the processes involved in the development of cancer and the radiotherapy process from diagnosis through to treatment.

This module aims to provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and oncology of the cells and tissues, skeletal, haematological, lymphatic, endocrine and male and female reproductive systems.

You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and oncology for the alimentary, urinary, respiratory and central nervous systems and the special senses.

This module provides you with an opportunity to investigate the workings of the equipment you will be using in a radiotherapy department and the implications this has for the radiographer and patient.

This module will provide an introduction to core themes required before you enter a clinical department. Content includes study skills, lifelong learning, radiation protection and basic maths and physics.

This module aims to provide you with a foundation in relation to the NHS Values that were introduced in the first common module. This will offer you the necessary skills, knowledge and attributes required before you enter a clinical department.

You will further your knowledge of oncology and management of tumours arising in the breast, pelvis, skin, palliative tumours and benign conditions. This work based module will allow you the opportunity to apply this to your clinical practice.

This module is the first in a series combined to develop your clinical competence within radiotherapy practice. It is clinically based, requiring access by you to an agreed and formally accredited practice placement site.

You will gain a knowledge and understanding of radiation interactions and how they are displayed for radiotherapy. You will be able to independently produce clinically acceptable standard radiotherapy treatment plans and gain experience in dealing with planning decisions.

This module gives you the opportunity to understand the radiobiological issues that underpin radiotherapy so ensuring an informed practitioner. You will learn how they affect treatment choices and how they inter-react and can be used to give the best treatment.

This module allows you to develop critical understanding of research principles, processes and methods in health care settings. You will compare methods of research design and outcome and develop critical and evaluative skills in the research field.

You will gain an understanding of the psychological aspects of cancer. You will develop a understanding how psychology is affected by illness and in particular by cancer and the strategies that can be used to help patients and staff cope.

Building on previous modules you will study the oncology and radiotherapy management for Head and Neck, Thorax, Central Nervous System and Systemic tumours. You will be able to link theory to your practice on the topics taught.

This is a clinically based module, requiring access to an agreed and formally accredited practice placement. You will acquire a wide variety of skills but focus on the selection of actions to produce safe and accurate execution of radiotherapy techniques.

This final competence to practice module consolidates the knowledge and experience you have gained in all previous modules in preparation for your qualification with particular emphasis on adaptability and transferable skills.

This module will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of relevant policy affecting cancer services and in particular radiotherapy and individual practitioners.

The aim of the module is to provide you with an opportunity, under guidance, for you to follow an area largely of your own choosing. This allows you to develop greater knowledge and understanding of an area of personal interest.

An alternate to Research Exercise 1 the aim of the module is to provide you with an opportunity, under staff guidance, for you to undertake a small scale primary research project.