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 TRSÄKEE1 |
| Name | Internship 3: Developing Radiotherapy |
| Credits | 5 ects |
| Objectives | The student - is familiar with the needed pharmaceuticals and used radiation sensitisers and their effects on the patient - masters the use of radiotherapy treatment machines and gives external radiotherapy in a team taking different treatment methods into account - masters the implementation of internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy) and is able to work in a team taking the role of a student - implements image-guided radiotherapy - takes CT and MRI planning scans for radiotherapy - masters the basics of dose planning and is able to assess the plan considering the patient’s nursing care - masters radiotherapy treatment data recording - uses radiotherapy information systems and understands their importance for holistic patient care - follows the principles of radiation protection by taking patient and work safety into account - performs technical quality assurance measurements actively and explains the importance of the results for radiotherapy - finds evidence-based information on radiotherapy and patient guidance and counselling - develops his or her skills and competence in radiotherapy - is able to assess his or her own professional skills and competence in the radiotherapy process |
| Content | Holistic implementation of demanding radiotherapy treatments in external and internal radiotherapy, special features of radiotherapy, radiotherapy CT and MRI planning, development of radiotherapy, PLE |
| Requirements | Internship in the radiotherapy departments of central and university hospitals, writing down the starting level and objectives in a blog, assessment of one’s own learning and skills. A written evidence-based assignment required for alternative internship. Separate instructions. |
| Grading Scale | Passed (S) - 0 |
| Course material | Internship instructions |
| Prerequisites | Internship: Radiotherapy 10 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.