Clinical Experience 1 RADT 7101

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Comply with BC Cancer / PHSA policies and procedures for safe and professional conduct including applicable Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct by practicing within personal scope of competence, maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, and upholding the dignity, privacy, and autonomy of all patients.
• Demonstrate professional practice that aligns with the provincial scope of practice and adheres to all relevant federal and provincial legislation and regulations.
• Provide care in a culturally safe manner.
• Ensure ongoing informed consent to procedures.
• Demonstrate the attributes of a health care professional necessary to relate to patients and staff in a courteous and responsible manner.
• Apply knowledge of the natural history of neoplastic disease to the use of radiation therapy as a treatment modality.
• Apply knowledge of treatment planning to assist in the proper use of immobilization devices and accurate positioning of patient.
• Participate in a variety of radiation therapy techniques for planning and treatment.
• Perform competently in positioning and problem solving for the assigned techniques.
• Recognize the purpose and objective of CT planning for various sites.
• Perform quality control procedures on treatment and planning units as part of the quality assurance program in radiation therapy.
• Provide patients and family members with support and information within scope of knowledge and experience.
• Recognize the need to provide patients and family members with comfort and support where appropriate.
• Participate as an effective member of the radiation therapy team.
• Monitor their own learning needs in order to seek out further practice or assistance.
• Seek and respond professionally to feedback from others.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2026