Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | BRACHYTHERAPY AND SPECIALIST TECHNIQUES | ||
Code | PHYS857 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr CD Lee Physics C.D.Lee@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 10 |
Aims |
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The module aims that the students will develop an understanding of the science and clinical application of brachytherapy and unsealed source therapy. This aim is to make the students aware of brachytherapy and unsealed source therapy planning, dose calculation and dose measurement. The students should develop a thorough understanding and new and emerging techniques and clinical advances in brachytherapy and unsealed source therapy. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) A knowledge of the recommended method of high dose rate source calibration in terms of air kerma including an understanding of the QA processes associated with brachytherapy treatment machines and planning systems |
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(LO2) A detailed knowledge of the legislation involved with brachytherapy and unsealed source therapy and a knowledge of emerging technological advances brachytherapy. |
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(LO3) A critical understanding of methods used for radiation dose calculation, their relative strengths and weaknesses and the need for independent dose checking |
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(LO4) A deep understanding of current clinical brachytherapy and unsealed source therapy techniques for common tumour sites |
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(LO5) Practical skills to produce clinically relevant plans using commercial software and to perform independent dose checks. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills |
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(S2) Communication skills |
Syllabus |
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Basics of radioactivity: concepts, definitions and units of activity, half-life and average life. Radioactive decay. Characteristics of ideal brachytherapy sources and sources in current use including their design and construction dose calculations using Traditional and TG43 dosimetry - manual and computer calculation principles of afterloading brachytherapy dosimetry systems for intracavitary and interstitial treatments for common treatment sites radiobiological considerations brachytherapy treatment planning systems safe practice and radiation hazards; radiation protection and national legislation unsealed source therapy including dosimetry of unsealed sources QA in brachytherapy. There will be a one hour formative class test at the end of the module. There is a laboratory session using sources that are typically used in the clinical environment |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
15 |
4 |
6 |
25 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 75 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 100 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Examination There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end semester 2 | 0 | 70 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :mid semester 2 approx 4 weeks after t | 0 | 30 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |