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Course overview
FdSc Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice is specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge and training to enable you to fully undertake a range of clinical procedures, under supervision and within agreed limits of responsibility. Graduation in this degree leads to qualification as an Assistant Practitioner in Radiotherapy and Oncology. This course is entirely work based. The theoretical element is delivered in a distance-learning format using computer and paper-based material backed up by email and telephone support.

Although you will be expected to operate as an independent learner, you will enjoy peer support through web-based networks and study days, plus the assistance of radiotherapy staff. The focus of this course is on providing you with high-quality clinical education, requiring that most of your time is spent in a clinical environment. The theoretical element necessarily includes a wide range of disciplines including physics, radiotherapy equipment and radiation safety, anatomy, physiology, and pathology. In addition to the range of necessary technical skills you will also be required to provide supportive care to clients and their families. Your abilities in this area will be developed in modules such as applied sociology and psychology of health and disease.

When you graduate you will be able to:
display an awareness of common
oncological conditions and their
diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring
undertake prescribed radiotherapy
procedures
communicate effectively with clients or
patients, visitors, relatives, and the interprofessional
team.
This is a demanding course of study but one that will enable you, on completion, make a real, positive contribution in the lives of people with serious disease.
Year one core modules:
Principles for Practice (level 1)
Introduction to Radiographic Practice (level 1)
Introduction to Radiographic Science (level 1)
Radiotherapy Practice 1 – Direct/Parallel Opposed Fields (level 1)
Year two core modules
Applied Radiotherapy Science
Radiotherapy Practice 2 – Breast, Thorax and Pelvis (level 2)
Radiotherapy Practice 3 – Kilovoltage, Electrons and Emergency Radiotherapy (level 2)
Radiotherapy Practice 4 – Head, Neck and CNS (level 2)
Extended Associate Practice (level 3)
Associated careers

Assistant Practitioners work under the direct supervision of Radiographers; contributing to the care and treatment of patients suffering from cancer.

Graduates are eligible to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Therapeutic) to enable practice as a Radiographer and HPC registration. Career progression is available in management, education, research and other specialist roles.
Assessment

Assessments are designed to encourage integration of theory and practice, including:
Critical review, Clinical Assessment & Appraisal, Evaluative Log Book/Clinical competence, Patient journey, Patient studies, Practice report , Portfolio/CPD plan, Reflective diary, Worksheet.
Professional recognition

Graduates will be awarded the FdSc Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice enabling them to work under supervision within defined local protocols. This qualification is not currently registerable with HPC, but graduates are encouraged to sign the Society of Radiographers voluntary register for Assistant Practitioners.

Graduates will be eligible to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Therapeutic) which leads to HPC registratio

Year one modules
• principles of radiation oncology 1 and 2 • principles of anatomy and image interpretation • radiotherapy physics and equipment 1 • clinical education • using knowledge and evidence to support study and practice • introduction to interprofessional practice

Year two modules
• principles of radiation oncology 3 and 4 • radiotherapy physics and equipment 2 • clinical education • competence for practice 1 • developing collaborative practice • using and evaluating evidence to inform practice

Year three modules
• preparation for practice • accuracy and reproducibility • clinical education • competence for practice 2 • capable collaborative working • generating and evaluating evidence for practice

Course content

Year one modules
• radiotherapy and oncology 1, 2 and 3 • physics and equipment 1 • professional practice issues • clinical education

Year two modules
• radiotherapy and oncology 4 • physics and equipment for radiotherapy 2 • 3D planning and treatment • specialised techniques and advances in cancer therapy • professional practice issues • clinical education

The Bachelor’s degree programmes in Health Information Administration, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Physical Therapy and Radiologic Sciences take a minimum of four years to complete. The first two years are devoted to basic sciences and English and some introductory courses in the chosen profession. Years Three and Four are dedicated to professional studies, and include, didactic and laboratory-based classes taught in the department in conjunction with clinical experiences provided by Ministry of Health hospitals.

All Year One students take a common Year One programme of English, basic science courses and an Introduction to the Professions course, designed to assist them in making an informed choice about which department they would like to join in Year Two. The allocation of students to departments is made at the end of Year One based on their preference, academic performance in the first year and the availability of places in each department