RDTH 245 - Clinical Externship IV

TREATMENT OBJECTIVES

1. Set up room and position the patient according to the prescription in the treatment chart.
2. Explain common treatment procedures to patients.
3. Direct patients to appropriately disrobe and drape patients appropriately to maintain dignity.
4. Correctly and safely position the patient’s treatment area over the appropriate part of the treatment table.
5. Operate all modes and functions of the treatment machine pendant, setting appropriate field size, gantry rotation and collimator rotation in a reasonable and safe manner.
6. Operate all modes on the treatment machine console.
7. Demonstrate complete familiarity with the treatment chart.
8. Observe and assist in all treatment procedures taking place in your assigned area.
9. Independently set up all treatment fields using the correct parameters, accessories, and alignment devices.
10. Independently take weekly port films, review the port films and submit them for physician approval.
11. Record dose data in treatment chart, correctly totaling appropriate data.
12. Practice appropriate radiation safety and patient care at all times.
13. Complete a set number of competencies.
14. Operate within the radiation therapy scope of practice.
15. Demonstrate values and attitudes congruent with the profession’s standards and ethics.
16. Formulate priorities in daily clinical practice.
17. Apply concepts of teamwork.
18. Adapt to changing clinical situations.
19. Use critical thinking for accurate treatment delivery.
20. Demonstrate the principles of radiation protection.
21. Design, compare, contrast and implement treatment plans.
22. Demonstrate appropriate and effective communication.
23. Demonstrate safe, ethical and legal practices.
24. Apply appropriate safety, transfer and immobilization principles.
25. Demonstrate appropriate interaction with patients, patients’ family and friends.
26. Document all aspects of patient care and management in the appropriate record.
27. Document knowledge of the institution’s procedures in response to emergencies, disasters and accidents.
28. Evaluate outcomes to continually improve radiation therapy services.

SIMULATION OBJECTIVES:

1. Independently perform common simulation procedures, under the direct supervision of a radiation therapist or other qualified professional.
2. Direct patients to dressing rooms and explaining clothing needs to be removed while maintaining patient dignity.
3. Prepare the room for simulation and have the required material ready for each particular procedure and physician (contrast, catheters, gloves, syringes, etc.).
4. Safely operate all modes and functions on the simulator pendant.
5. Safely operate all modes and functions on the simulator console.
6. Demonstrate complete familiarity with the treatment chart.
7. Prepare room and position the patient according to the physician’s instructions.
8. Practice appropriate patient care and radiation safety techniques at all times.

DOSIMETRY/ BRACHYTHERAPY AND MOLD ROOM OBJECTIVES:

1. Complete all assignments listed on the dosimetry project. Refer to Dosimetry Project.
2. Manually OR digitally cut a set of blocks.
3. Produce an electron cutout.
4. Produce a tissue compensator or beam-modifying device.
5. Produce a patient immobilization device.
6. Participate/observe in Brachytherapy procedures as appropriate

• Radiation therapy treatment procedures
• Radiation therapy simulation procedures
• Radiation therapy dosimetry, mold room and treatment planning procedures
• Proton therapy procedures
• Brachytherapy procedures

 
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