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2.0 General School Information2.1 Overview of Discipline of Radiation TherapyMedicine is a School within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Radiation Therapy is a disciplinewithin the School of Medicine, along with the disciplines of Occupational Therapy, HumanHealth and Disease, Human Nutrition and Dietetics and Physiotherapy. The BSc. in RadiationTherapy is a four-year honours degree course, which commenced in Trinity College in 1993.This honours degree gives the broad academic base on which to develop the clinical skills ofradiation therapy. Evaluation, analysis and decision-making are important skills for aradiation therapist and this programme equips students with these core skills. Research inradiation therapy is paramount as a practitioner and upon qualification; graduates will becompetent at undertaking research in this field.There are both theoretical and clinical components to this programme, with clinicalplacement in all four years. Integration between academic studies and clinical placement issupported by a continuing close liaison between academic and clinical radiation therapists.The Discipline of Radiation Therapy aims to provide leadership in radiation therapyeducation, practice and research at local, national and international levels. We stronglysupport the principle of equal access, and encourage all students and staff to achieve theirfull potential within an open, liberal and facilitative environment. The ethos of the Disciplineis one that sees quality in delivery of radiation therapy care to patients as the primary focus.The Discipline of Radiation Therapy delivers a high quality undergraduate programme withan up to date curriculum which is informed and underpinned by evidence-based radiationtherapy practice.The Discipline of Radiation Therapy uses a multi-professional, collaborative approach in theeducation of all undergraduate students. Radiation Therapists, Physicists, RadiationOncologists, Psychologists and Radiobiologists, in collaboration with our colleagues fromSpeech and Language Therapy, Human Nutrition and Dietetics and Dental Science deliveraspects of our programme to ensure that our focus in providing graduates with a holisticapproach to radiation therapy care is met.9

The curriculum is strategically planned to demonstrate integration of theory and practice, toachieve the learning outcomes of the programme. This programme is also in line with theBologna Declaration (1999). All modules are in line with the European Higher EducationArea framework and have been attributed appropriate ECTs for the number of estimatedstudent input hours.All modules on the undergraduate degree programme are inter-linked and are integrated toinform the student in the practice of radiation therapy. Throughout the four years, themodules are delivered at different levels, as outlined in Bloom’s Taxonomy of EducationalObjectives (1956). The levels are arranged hierarchically so that the learning outcomes atany given level incorporate those of the level below. Upon completion of thisundergraduate programme, the student would be expected to demonstrate evidence ofcritical analysis, synthesis and evaluation.Please note that the Psychology and Communication I and II modules are based on Fink’sTaxonomy of Significant Learning (2003), which is non-hierarchical in design and emphasisesthe human dimension, empathy building and caring attributes, as well as knowledge andapplication.Our graduates will be fully prepared both for entry into the profession of radiation therapyand the underpinning of their practice with lifelong learning.2.2 Teaching Philosophy: Discipline of Radiation TherapyThe teaching philosophy of the Discipline of Radiation therapy incorporates the conceptsand principles of andragogy (adult learning) as well as those of holism, dignity, equality andindividuality. The student-lecturer interaction is viewed as one of partnership andcollegiality, with faculty as facilitators of student education and learning. The undergraduateprogramme encourages the development of competent, confident, knowledgeable,reflective and critical practitioners who are prepared to accept professional accountabilitywithin the field of radiation therapy.We believe that student learning is enhanced by the active participation of the student inthe teaching and learning process. Teaching staff of the Discipline of Radiation Therapycreate, facilitate and guide learning opportunities for undergraduate students within a10

positive and non-threatening learning environment. This enables students to developknowledge, attitudes, values and skills necessary to assist patients and their familiesthrough the radiation therapy process.Continuous assessment, with timely feedback (in line with College policy) is usedthroughout the programme, to help students to develop and achieve their potential.The undergraduate curriculum offered by the Discipline of Radiation Therapy provides abalance between lectures, tutorials, practical work, self-directed learning and small groupinteractions. Such teaching and learning methods facilitate personal and professionaldevelopment within the students’ cognitive, effective and psychomotor domains.Throughout the programme you will be invited to provide constructive feedback to themodule co-ordinators. Engaging in this process allows for staff to learn from yourexperiences and provides an opportunity to enhance the quality of the programme3.2.3 Discipline websiteThe Discipline website can be accessed 4 Student RepresentationStudent representatives are appointed following Students’ Union elections and will act asyour representative for the academic year. There will be one student representative peryear.2.5 Departmental MeetingsA full Departmental Meeting will be held once each semester. This consists of all Disciplinestaff and elected student representatives. If there is an issue you would like raised at thislevel, please ask your student representative to place the item on the agenda with uality-assurance/evaluation.php11

Executive Officer, via email, one week in advance of the meeting: items raised after thistime period will not be discussed at the meeting. Issues with specific modules should firstbe raised with the module coordinator. It is the responsibility of the studentrepresentatives to consult with those they are representing prior to the meeting, andafterwards to feed back details of the meeting to them.Departmental meetings will be held via Microsoft Teams and the link to join will bedistributed closer to the date. The dates for the meetings are as follows:12 Monday 16th November 2020 2-3pm Monday 9th March 2021 12-1pm

3.0 Programme Overview3.1 Programme AimsThe aim of this programme is to educate undergraduate students in all aspects of radiationtherapy to produce competent reflective practitioners. A crucial component within theprofession is the ability to think critically, examine practice, problem solve and decisionmake. The approach taken to encourage active learning throughout the programme instilsthese abilities as well as fostering lifelong learning.3.2 Programme Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of the programme you will be able to: Participate fully in and demonstrate competence in all aspects of localisation,verification, treatment set-up and delivery at the level of a graduate radiationtherapist. Integrate fully as a member of the radiation therapy team and demonstrate aprofessional attitude in all aspects of patient care. Critically evaluate and incorporate evidence-based medicine into the practice ofradiation therapy. Reflect on your own professional and personal development, being cognisant of theimportance of life-long learning.3.3 Progression through the ProgrammeProgression through the programme is in line with College regulations.Full details can be found in the College Calendar using the link below:https://www.tcd.ie/calendar/13

3.4 Programme structureThe course will be delivered in eight semesters over four years. The mode of delivery andassessment method is topic dependent and details are provided in the appendices. Theoverall structure of the course is given below. The credit value of a module reflects thecontact hours, independent study, and preparation for tutorials or workshops andassessment. The credit value is assigned a European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) value. Asa rule of thumb 5 ECTS 100-120 hours of student effort (this may include lectures, tutorials,labs, practicals, e-tivites and self-directed learning). For more information on ECTS seeAppendix 4.3.4.1 Important Information on COVID-19 Restrictions and Modes of Teaching and LearningIn order to offer taught programmes in line with government health and safety advice,teaching and learning in Semester 1 for your programme will follow a blended model thatcombines online and in-person elements to be attended on campus. This blended model willinclude offering online lectures for larger class groupings, as well as in-person classes forsmaller groups: the differing modes of teaching and learning for particular modules aredetermined by your home School. Information on the modes of teaching and learning inSemester 2 will be available closer to the time.Trinity will be as flexible as possible in facilitating late arrivals due to travel restrictions, visadelays, and other challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. If you expect to arrivelater than 28th September, please alert your course coordinator as early as possible.For those students not currently in Ireland, according to current Government health andsafety guidelines, please note that these students are expected to allow for a 14-day periodof restricted movement after arrival and prior to commencement of their studies, andtherefore should factor this into their travel plans.For those students currently on the island of Ireland, we remind you of the IrishGovernment’s advice that all non-essential overseas travel should be avoided. If you dotravel overseas, you are expected to restrict your movements for 14 days immediately fromyour return, during which time you will not be permitted to come to any Trinity campus.14

Therefore, as you are required to be available to attend College from the beginning of thenew teaching year on 28 September, please ensure you do not return from travel overseasany later than 13 September.3.5 Programme awardThis full-time four-year programme of honour standard leads to a degree of Bachelor inScience in Radiation Therapy (B.Sc. (Ther. Rad.)) and is at a National Framework ofQualifications Level 8.The final degree award is based on performance in both Sophister years, with eachSophister year contributing 50 per cent to the calculation of the overall degree result forthe current SS class. For the current JS class, your JS year contributes 30 per cent to thecalculation of yout overall degree result in line with changes mandated by the University’sTrinity Education Project. Course work submitted during the Sophister years will be alsoreviewed by the nominated external examiners, prior to the Court of Examiners. Theexternal examiners for 2020/2021 are:Prof. Peter Hoskins,Dr. Joanna Kazmierska,Consultant Clinical Oncologist,Consultant Radiation OncologistMount Vernon Cancer Centre,Greater Poland Cancer Centre,UKPoznan, PolandAssistant Professor Colleen DickieAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Radiation OncologyUniversity of Toronto, Canada15

3.6 Junior FreshThe modules of the Junior Fresh year and their associated credit values s*1From Molecules toCellsBYU1110110Ass. Prof JohnRochford (Dr)Compensatory2Chemistry for LifeSciencesCHU11L0110Asst. ProfRobert Baker(Dr)Compensatory3Anatomy IANU1100315Asst. ProfDenis Barry(Dr)Non-compensatory4Physics for RadiationTherapy 1RTU110055Asst. ProfGerardMenezes (Dr)Non- compensatory5Physics for RadiationTherapy 2RTU110065Asst. ProfGerardMenezes (Dr)Non- compensatory6Principles andPractice of CancerCare IRTU110025Asst. ProfMaeveKearneyNon- compensatory7Psychology andCommunication IRTU11035Asst. ProfAnitaO’Donovan(Dr)Non-

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