- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Examines the characteristics of a health care professional and how to incorporate these characteristics into clinical performance. Also examines the legal-ethical issues of informed consent to medical procedures and apply this knowledge into practice. Provides an introduction to the basic concepts of radiobiology. Relates the natural history of malignancy to the application of different treatment modalities to provide patients with the best possible treatment outcomes. Studies the role of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy as primary treatment modalities and as adjuvant therapies. Examines host and tumour related factors that affect prognosis. Examines radiation safety for both the general public and for occupationally exposed personnel. Studies the application of the ALARA principle for radiation safety and recommendations of the ICRP. Examines legislation by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and compliance with these regulations within the practice of radiation therapy.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand the importance of ethical and professional behaviour towards patients and their family members and towards other members of the health care team.
- Recognize the code of ethics as defined by the CAMRT national professional association.
- Understand the legal and ethical implications of informed consent to medical procedures.
- Describe the basic biological effects on cells by ionizing radiation.
- Provide rationale for primary & adjuvant therapies used to eradicate malignant disease.
- Define the factors that affect treatment results.
- Relate the ALARA principle of radiation protection to daily practice to ensure public, patient and occupational safety.
- Understand the guidelines and regulations of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission & how they are implemented in daily practice.
Effective as of Winter 2014
Related Programs
Radiation Therapy & Safety (RADT 6102) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Radiation Therapy
Bachelor of Science Full-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.