Study Guide
Study Guide
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Curricula starting in 2022 and earlier
Savonia's new Study Guide (curriculum starting in 2023 and after) can be found here.
| Basis of Education | Competence Standards | Structure of Studies | Development of Expertise | Methods and implementation | Course Table |
Course Description
| Code | 4 TRANSUU1 |
| Name | Internship1: Developing Radioterapy Dose Planing |
| Credits | 5 ects |
| Objectives | The student - implements the dose planning process for external radiotherapy treatment - takes CT and MRI planning scans to provide data for radiotherapy dose calculations - implements the most common dose plans - masters the basics of dose planning and is able to assess the dose plans taking account of optimisation - uses Treatment Planning Systems and understands their importance for holistic care in radiotherapy - follows the principles of radiation protection by taking both patient and work safety into account - finds evidence-based information on radiotherapy and treatment planning - is able to assess his or her own professional skills and competence in the radiotherapy process |
| Content | CT and MRI planning and dose planning for external radiotherapy, PLE |
| Requirements | Internship in the radiotherapy departments of central and university hospitals, recording a radiotherapy patient’s care pathway in writing, writing down the starting level and objectives in a blog, assessment of one’s own skills and learning. A written dose planning assessment assignment required for alternative internship. Separate instructions. |
| Grading Scale | Passed (S) - 0 |
| Course material | Internship instructions |
| Prerequisites | Internship: Radiotherapy 5 cr |
| Other Considerations | |
| Contact | Jäntti Aija |
We reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum due to the need to update the content being studied.