Section outline

  • Aim of the Unit: The aim of this unit is to provide essential knowledge about :
    Functional principles of the radiotherapy equipment

    This Unit covers: This unit is designed to cover:
    1. components of a radiotherapy and brachytherapy machine
    2. simulator and introduction on treatment planning systems
    3.clinical application and safety consideration

    Intended learning outcomes: At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
    1.Discuss components of a radiotherapy and brachytherapy machine
    2. discuss simulator and treatment planning systems
    3.discuss clinical application and safety consideration

    Learning resources

    Different types of resources will be avail to you, such as: Videos, files (ppt and pdf) and link to websites, other forms of guidance will be provided to enable you research more. You are requested to read carefully instructions under each E-tivity.

    Learning E-tivities

    In this unit you will interact with forum discussions, individual assignment, group work and 1 in addition the deadline for each E-tivity will be specified.