Advanced Radiobiology for Radiation Therapy

Overview

This module will be delivered by RMIT University. The purpose of this module is to review principles of radiobiology in relation to advanced applications of radiation therapy. By the end of this module you will be able to explain the key factors that contribute to DNA damage and cell death. You will also be able to discuss the main components of cell survival curves and their role in treatment fractionation. You will be able to describe the 5Rs of radiobiology and their influence over clinical decision making.

Course content

You will be able to synthesise the principles of radiobiology as they relate to advanced radiation therapy techniques with fractionation and biological modelling. This module will enable you to identify the currents trends in translational research in radiation therapy relating to radiobiology and discuss the future trends for technology and research.

Ideal for

Radiation Therapists

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Outcome

This module will enable you to identify the currents trends in translational research in radiation therapy relating to radiobiology and discuss the future trends for technology and research.

Pre-requisites

All qualified Radiation Therapists are eligible for admission

Materials supplied

All relevant course materials are included.

Materials to bring

Pen/pencil and notebook.

Award

Participants will be awarded an RMIT Certificate of Completion

Additional notes

Please note: enrolment on a module does not provide access to any University based resources, such as library and journal access. Open access and online resources have been embedded into the modules where possible; however peer reviewed journal articles are often suggested as recommended reading.

The fees are AUD$500 per module, and no refund is available after the module has commenced. You will receive access to ‘Stile’ and the module once your registration has been processed.

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Available course dates

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