Motion Management in Radiotherapy (Level 7)

Program Overview

This online module in Motion Management in Radiotherapy equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand and manage motion during radiotherapy treatments. It covers various anatomical sites and includes critical analysis of motion management strategies and their impact on treatment planning and delivery. Students will develop critical thinking, image interpretation, and evidence-based practice skills.

Program Outline

Outline:

This module provides students with knowledge and skills relevant to motion management in radiotherapy from pre-treatment localisation, treatment planning, imaging and verification processes in cancer patients’ pathways. Students will be required to develop a critical awareness in the impact of motion during radiotherapy treatments to various anatomical sites.

Assessment:

4000 word critical review

Careers:

The module content reflects the benchmark statements outlining the skills and knowledge required for proficiency in Therapeutic Radiography.

Other:

Available as a standalone module: Yes Typical intake(s): Semester 2 Entry requirements: A degree or appropriate professional qualification in Therapeutic Radiography. Evidence of undertaking learning at level 6. Assessment/submission date: TBC

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge and Understanding:

• Critically review different types of motion encountered in radiotherapy and their relative impacts on treatment planning and delivery.
• Enhance knowledge of motion management in radiotherapy and its role in current cancer management.
• Critically analyse and discuss the applications of motion management in radiotherapy to various anatomical sites (Head and Neck, Breast, Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis).
Intellectual skills:
• Critical evaluation of contemporary literature relevant to professional practice.
Practical Skills:
• Develop image interpretation skills appropriate for current radiation therapy practice.
• Critical appraisal of motion management strategies in relation to the localisation, planning, treatment delivery and verification processes.
Transferable skills:
• Critically reflect on practice using research evidence to ensure evidence based approach to the professional role.