Image Guided Radiotherapy
Introduction
This module aims to develop a critical understanding of the role and importance of imaging throughout the radiotherapy process and to evaluate the impact of a range of imaging modalities on this process.
Who the course is aimed at
This module is aimed at Therapy Radiographers and health care professionals working in the radiotherapy and oncology field.
Benefits of taking the course to the individual, the organisation and the patient
The module focuses not only on the acquisition of knowledge, but also the development of academic, professional and transferable skills that can be applied in practice and used positively to enhance your service and your own career progression. There is a substantial focus on interacting with, and learning from, peers working in this field.
What you learn
- to demonstrate a critical understanding of the need for image guidance in the radiotherapy process
- to critically assess the role of relevant imaging modalities in the planning and delivery of radiotherapy
- to critically reflect on, and make judgements about, implications for working practice and the provision of a radiotherapy service
- to critically evaluate and make judgements about published evidence in the context of current and future approaches to image guidance
General areas covered
- Principles of IGRT in the radiotherapy process
- Consideration of imaging modalities in the radiotherapy process (including CT, MR, PET/SPECT, EPIDs, Ultrasound, Tomotherapy, real time tracking and gating, planar and volumetric imaging, 3D and 4D imaging)
- Practical applications of imaging within the radiotherapy process
- Site specific IGRT
Skills gained for the workplace, technical skills or academic skills
- Evidenced based practice
- Critical appraisal and analysis
- Developing and implementing action plans for IGRT protocols
Unique or interesting features
You will have regular online opportunities to discuss and share practice and ideas with others on the module and gain feedback from your tutor.
Professional recognition
Pending accreditation by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR)
To Study this distance learning module you will require access to a computer with:
- a reliable internet connection
- Microsoft or Apple Mac Supported Office Software
- the current version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
Fees and Funding for 2024/25
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £1,720 EU / International students: £1,720 - this is part-time study and therefore cannot provide sponsorship for Tier 4. |
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| How to apply |
To apply for a self-funded place, please complete and return the application form below: To apply for a Workforce Development / Workforce Transformation funding WDF/WTF funded place, please complete and return the relevant application form below: Further information and Workforce Development Funding / CPD Funding online application form |
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Entry requirements
- Relevant professional qualification
- Relevant work experience
- Relevant workplace opportunities and organisational support
- Reliable internet access
- If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill area
The above must be evidenced in your application form
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
This module is delivered via distance learning
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Provisional timetable
Module sites open for induction Monday 15th Jan 2024
Module starts Mon 22nd Jan 2024
Submission Date Thurs 19th April 2024
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Coursework
Successful completion of this module will earn you 30 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Rob Appleyard - R.M.Appleyard@shu.ac.uk