BACHELOR OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (RADIOTHERAPY)

Course Content:

Cross Sectional Anatomy – Cranial NS
Care of the Cancer Patient – Skin Care
Linear Accelerators (Photons) – Common Cancers treated by each modality
Reproductive System
Common diseases encountered in the regions – Bone and Muscle
Linear Accelerator (X and e) – Common Cancers treated by each modality
Common diseases encountered in the regions – Cardiovascular System
Radiographic Anatomy – How to identify the different organs / structures on plain x-rays, CT scans / MRI and other
available imaging modalities
Common diseases encountered in the regions – Respiratory System and Digestive System
Cardiovascular System
Universal precautions and care of cancer patients – Laboratory investigations
Radiobiology / Molecular Oncology – Radiation effect at cellular level
Radiobiology / Molecular Oncology – Radiation effect on human tissue
Radiation effect on the foetus
Radiographic Anatomy – How to identify the different organs / structures on plain x-rays, CT scans / MRI and other
available imaging modalities
Biological modifiers (to include chemotherapy agents commonly used)
LET
Oncology and Epidemology (For each identified site the oncology and Epidemology, signs and sympotom, diagnosis
and general management must be covered) Breast
Oncology and Epidemology (For each identified site the oncology and Epidemology, signs and sympotom, diagnosis
and general management must be covered) Gynaeological
Oncology and Epidemology (For each identified site the oncology and Epidemology, signs and sympotom, diagnosis
and general management must be covered) Gastro-intestinal tract
Oncology and Epidemology (For each identified site the oncology and Epidemology, signs and sympotom, diagnosis
and general management must be covered) Liver
Oncology and Epidemology (For each identified site the oncology and Epidemology, signs and sympotom, diagnosis
and general management must be covered) Head & Neck
Oncology and Epidemology (For each identified site the oncology and Epidemology, signs and sympotom, diagnosis
and general management must be covered) - Prostate
Radiation effects on malignant cells & tissues- Fractionation an dits effects
Clinical Aspects Site Specific- Lung