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Course Details

The module is designed to enable practitioners to advance their knowledge and understanding of a range of imaging modalities and their use in the management of cancer. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the most up to date equipment and imaging techniques and be able to reflect on them with respect to their own clinical practice experience. 

The module encourages an inquiry-based approach, enabling students to critically review evidence, contemporary practice and research relevant to the topic area. The learning outcomes will be achieved through a blend of electronic and distance learning, drawing on the student's professional knowledge and experience.  With ongoing guidance and formative feedback from the module leader designed to foster knowledge, understanding and skills development and prepare students for successful assessment. 

Topics will include: 
Contemporary issues in imaging practice as they apply to: 
Cancer diagnosis and staging; 
Tumour localisation; 
Treatment verification; 
Treatment delivery. 
 
Developments in Imaging modalities utilised in the above processes including: 
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) including MRI safety  
Computerised Tomography (CT) 
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) 
Ultrasound 
On−Board Imaging (OBI) 
Tomotherapy 
 
The exact content will be dictated by the most recently available peer reviewed research and literature. 
 
 Learning Outcomes

The aims of this module are to enable students to: 

• Advance their knowledge and understanding to facilitate an enhanced critical awareness of the role that imaging plays in the diagnosis, staging and management of cancer. 
• Critically discuss recent research and literature regarding contemporary imaging in the diagnosis, staging and management of cancer from an evidence based perspective. 

Assessment
Coursework 1, 100% 

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HMAROPMSC: MSc Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice