Overview
Overview
Radiation therapists have an integral role in the treatment, care and management of patients undergoing radiation therapy treatment, primarily in treating cancer types.
They use a range of complex technologies and equipment to design, develop and deliver radiation therapy treatment.
This major sits within our Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiation Science).
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.