Program Overview

Professional/Short Course Brachytherapy Principles and Clinical Applications

The Professional/Short course Brachytherapy Principles and Clinical Applications is a 15 credit level 7 module.

Accreditations and Partnerships

No specific accreditations or partnerships are mentioned for this course.

About

On successful completion of this module, students will gain:

• Knowledge and understanding of brachytherapy principles and applications in modern radiotherapy clinical practice.
• Intellectual skills to critically appraise existing knowledge, evaluate current working practices, and analyze complex situations.
• Subject, Professional and Practice skills to critically evaluate the role of brachytherapy, discuss medico-legal and ethical implications, and demonstrate transferable skills.

Entry Requirements

Students must have relevant experience within the Oncology field.

Careers/Further Study

This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards.

Structure

Content

The module syllabus covers:

• General principles of brachytherapy
• History of brachytherapy and sources and afterloaders
• Radiobiology in brachytherapy
• Radiation protection issues in brachytherapy
• Physics planning, optimization, and use of Dose Volume Histograms (DVHs)
• Clinical applications of brachytherapy
• Psychological issues in brachytherapy
• National guidelines and standards for brachytherapy in the UK
• Service management and development in brachytherapy

Learning and Teaching

A variety of approaches are used, including lectures, discussions, seminars, and presentations, with student-centered learning guided by work-based learning and online discussions.

Assessment

A 2,500-word reflective assignment.

Prices and Dates

Supplementary fee information is available, and funding may be available to support learning.

Features

Study Facilities

The College of Health, Science, and Society has an excellent reputation for teaching and facilities.