Bachelor of Health Sciences in Radiotherapy

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Utilization of advanced radiation therapy and oncology for treatment delivery.
• Application of optimal treatment planning and patient immobilisation techniques.
• Demonstration of competence in advanced scientific knowledge and skills.
• Interrogation and solving of simple and complex technology problems within the context of radiation therapy and oncology.
• Establishment, development, and utilization of new protocols and methods to maintain equipment and prevent faults/errors.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Correct operation of treatment machines for optimal treatment planning.
• Adequate use of patient positioning devices according to department protocols for patient immobilisation.
• Performance of planning procedures based on anatomical, pathological, and clinical data obtained through imaging techniques like CT, MRI, PET, and Ultrasound.
• Conducting computerized treatment plans (2D and 3D) to ensure radiation doses do not exceed tolerance levels of normal tissue.
• Competent application of radiation protection protocols/standards to minimize radiation dose to patients, radiation workers, and the public.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Application of advanced knowledge of research theories, designs, and methodologies throughout the research process.
• Development of a research proposal meeting department, faculty, and university standards.
• Conducting a research study within the field of radiation therapy and oncology adhering to research and ethics principles.
• Compilation and presentation of research findings in appropriate written format according to set standards and ethical requirements.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Application of advanced knowledge, skills, and attitudes in managing radiation therapy and oncology departments.
• Application of ethics, human rights, and medical law principles in providing services conforming to relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Application of advanced management functions and entrepreneurship skills in public health institutions and private enterprises.
• Adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines regulating healthcare professionals in the radiation therapy and oncology context.
• Effective application of quality assurance in improving and maintaining service quality.
• Description of entrepreneurial principles related to managing or owning a private practice in radiation therapy and oncology.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Demonstration and description of informed knowledge of current and historical socio-political issues and their impact.
• Active involvement in community-based projects meeting qualification standards.
• Demonstration of personal growth through acquisition of advanced understanding, insight, and observational skills.
• Development of personal attributes in alignment with relevant laws and guidelines of the world of work.

Integrated Assessment:

• Open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable assessment practices.
• Integration of assessment practices into the qualification.
• Alignment of learning outcomes with teaching methods and assessments.
• Integration of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values assessment.
• Use of practical contexts, simulations, case studies, role-plays, and other similar strategies.
• Use of a variety of appropriate assessment methods.
• Provision of formative feedback to learners for improvement.
• Assessment of theoretical and practical components together.
• Continuous assessment through portfolios, simulations, workplace assessments, written assignments, case studies, peer group projects, oral presentations, competency assessment of clinical skills, and face-to-face contact.
• Evaluation of Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria throughout the qualification.