Oncology and Cancer Patient CareLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: RAD26RA09
Credits
3 op
Objective
The Student:
- have a basic understanding of cancer diseases, epidemiology and treatment methods
- have a good knowledge of cancer patient care and understand its special characteristics
- are familiar with the importance of safe and secure patient care
- are familiar with individual palliative and end-of-life care
- understand the importance of good patient and family counselling
- have an understanding of the role of the radiographer in cancer patient care
Content
Oncology
Safe and holistic care of the cancer patient in radiotherapy
Palliative care
Qualifications
Internship: Clinical Radiography 2
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)
Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed instructions for the written task. The student shows limited substance knowledge and are not familiar nor knowledge about other students' written work.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
Student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate views
Assessment criteria for written work
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance of his work, but the application is limited. Shows insufficient knowledge about other students' written work
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
Student shows in-depth knowledge and maturity in the subject
Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
Student has followed the instructions for the written work and master the substance. Shows good knowledge in the other participants' written work, ask relevant questions and have capacity to lead a seminar discussion. The written work and the possible opponentship shows excellent knowledge (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)