Course content includes: 

The course is designed to enable practitioners to advance their knowledge and understanding of a range of imaging modalities and their use in the management of cancer. Students will gain a knowledge and understanding of the most up to date equipment and imaging techniques and be able to reflect on them with respect to their own clinical practice experience.    

The learning outcomes will be achieved through online based learning, drawing on the student's professional knowledge and experience.  

Topics will include:  

Contemporary issues in imaging practice as they apply to: 

Cancer diagnosis and staging; 

Tumour localisation 

Treatment verification 

Treatment delivery.  

Developments in Imaging modalities utilised in the above processes including:  

Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI), Computerised Tomography (CT), Positron Emission Tomography(PET), Ultrasound (US) On−Board Imaging KV, MV, CBCT, Surface guided(OBI), Tomotherapy and the MRLinac for example 

The exact content will be dictated by the most recently available peer reviewed research and literature.  

Canvas will be used to facilitate the students' study and communication between the students and the tutors throughout the module.  

Resources and links will be provided on Canvas but students will be required to seek additional resources to enhance their learning. Throughout, the learner is encouraged to undertake independent study both to supplement their learning and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject.