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Course Details

The aims of this module are to enable students to develop the knowledge, understanding, clinical and evaluative skills required to support the competent performance of enhanced, advanced or consultant roles within a defined area of radiotherapy practice.   

This module is designed around a work-based learning model. Students will integrate theory and practice by critically reflecting on current issues in enhanced, advanced or consultant level therapeutic radiography in their workplace. They will evaluate research evidence to inform diagnosis and patient management decisions while considering the broader professional aspects of enhanced, advanced or consultant practice. Ongoing guidance from the module leader supports students in becoming reflective, autonomous practitioners.  

 
The module includes supervised clinical practice to develop clinical reasoning and justification skills. Students will also complete independent study to complement their workplace learning. 

The module uses an inquiry-based learning approach, where students will explore topics relevant to their specialty by gathering and critically evaluating evidence. This will help solidify their knowledge and ensure safe practice. This module runs over 3 semesters to allow sufficient time for clinical skills to be developed. Formative activities and supportive feedback are integrated throughout to help students develop the skills required for successful completion of the module. 

 
 
Students will have access to various resources through the virtual learning environment (VLE) and are expected to conduct additional independent research to supplement their learning. 

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Successful students will typically: 

• Identify, critically analyse and address key issues or areas for development in relation to their own clinical scope of practice. 

• Critically reflect on and evaluate their own practice to demonstrate the clinical reasoning, justification and decision-making skills related to their chosen area of practice. 

Intellectual\Practical\Transferable Skills 

Successful students will typically: 

• Demonstrate clinical expertise based on the knowledge and understanding required for a radiotherapy clinical specialist role, critically reflecting on their own practice. 

• Critically reflect on the key political drivers/agenda and other external influences which may impact on the key issues identified and future practice. 

Assessment 

Coursework 1, 100% 
 
This module facilities a choice of assessment. In discussion with the module leader students can chose their assessment method to suit their learning style 
 
Example of assessment can include but are not limited to: 
A critically reflective commentary 
A case study 
A poster presentation suitable for a conference, with supporting professional discussion 
A narrated PowerPoint or MS Teams presentation, with subsequent questioning 
 
All options are to allow students to describe and evaluate their learning across the module showing how the learning outcomes have been achieved. 
 
Coursework – Portfolio of evidence (Pass/Fail) 
 
The portfolio will typically evidence the development of practical skills and normally includes: 
 
−Reflective log 
−Case studies 
−Record of clinical experience 
 
Both elements must be passed. 

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HMAROPMSC: MSc Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice