Overview
Overview
Radiation therapists play an integral role in the treatment, care and management of patients undergoing radiation therapy treatment, primarily in treating a range of cancer types. Graduates must balance a genuine interest in patients and their welfare with the technical requirements necessary to undertake radiation therapy procedures. Radiation therapy increasingly incorporates high end imaging technologies as integral requirements of patient treatment.
This major sits within the degree Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science). To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science).
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
What you'll learn
- apply discipline knowledge to undertake radiation therapy procedures in a safe and effective manner; develop clinical practices using evidence-based research
- think critically and reflectively about factors for safe and effective patient outcome delivery including clinical information, physical parameters, and patient, equipment and environmental conditions
- apply an inquiring approach to the management of patients and the assessment of radiation therapy procedure requirements and outcomes through identification, access, evaluation and synthesis of information from credible sources
- communicate effectively and appropriately with different workplace, healthcare and patient groups, taking into account age, health condition and socio-cultural background
- use equipment/instrumentation knowledge and available clinical information to assess the radiation therapy procedure required to appropriately address the clinical challenge/question, recognising the advantages and limitations of available equipment/instrumentation to provide a safe and effective patient outcome
- assess and critically evaluate information independently to remain informed and advance practice
- demonstrate cognisance of current international standards and practices within the profession and apply these clinically
- manage patient care in a manner that promotes respect for individuals, is socio-culturally sensitive and ethically appropriate
- work effectively, ethically and cognisant of medico-legal boundaries within the interprofessional healthcare team; take responsibility for own actions.