Established by: Board of undergraduate education, 2022-09-07
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The course is conducted in project form. Through self-studies, tutorials, interviews, and participation in the various stages involved in radiotherapy do a risk analysis of the radiotherapy chain. The risk analysis includes risk analysis of information and workflows and data analysis of the calibration of a linear accelerator. The work will be based in the existing organization in radiation oncology department. Students are expected to identify the various information sources, information interpreters and existing control mechanisms. This information is compiled in a structured manner and analyzed. The course includes a number of lectures that provide an introduction to risk analysis tool that is frequently used in the sector. Emphasis is placed on Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Action Error Analysis (AEA). The goal is to assess the relevance and adequacies of the control mechanisms implemented today and suggest additions.
The course comprises two modules 1. Risk analysis, 5 credits 2. Final Report, 2.5 credits
Expected learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding:
In detail, explain the risk analysis tools that can be applied to the radiation treatment workflow.
Outline the existing control mechanisms in the radiation treatment workflow.
Skills and Abilities
Analyze and critically review control mechanisms in selected parts of the radiotherapy workflow based on risk analysis.
Demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge and experience in planning, implementing and presenting orally and in writing a project according to a given project model and within given financial and time frames.
Demonstrate ability for teamwork and collaboration with other students as well as relevant professional groups within health care.
Judgement and approach
Show ability to acquire, integrate and critically evaluate sources of information.
Required Knowledge
University: Radiation dosimetry 15 ECTS, Physics of X-rays 7.5ECTS, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 7.5 ECTS, Applied Dosimetry 5 ECTS, and Radiotherapy 5 ECTS or corresponding. The two last courses can be studied in parallel with this course. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Form of instruction
The teaching is campus-based and the work is mainly carried out in project form according to an established project model with recurring reports. A number of lectures are given as an introduction to risk analysis. Supervision is given jointly by a licensed hospital physicist and a teacher from radio physics. The language of instruction is Swedish or English.
Examination modes
Module 1: Risk analysis 5 credits.
The module is examined by a written report and project plan with the grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Module2: Final report 2.5 credits.
The module is examined by an oral presentation with the grades Fail (U) or Pass (G).
On the whole course the grades Fail (U) or Pass (G) are set. To pass the course it requires that all examinations and obligatory tasks are approved.
Students who received a passing grade on an examination may not retake the examination.
Students who do not pass the regular examination renewed examination in accordance with the Umeå University Regulations for tests and examinations at the undergraduate and graduate level (FS 1.1-574-22) could be arranged. The first re-test is offered not later than two months after the first examination. When the ordinary examination takes place in May or June, d a first retesting opportunity is given within three months after the first examination. In addition, at least another re-test within one year of regular examination is offered.
In cases where the exam can not be repeated under the current rules for retesting the exam should instead be replaced with another task. The scope and content of such task should not be disproportionate to the missed exam.
A student who has passed two tests for a course or part of a course without a passing result, has the right to have another examiner appointed, unless there are special reasons against it (HF ch. 6 § 22). The request for a new examiner is made to the head of the Department of Radiation Sciences. For more information, see Rules for grades and examinations at basic and advanced level, dnr: FS 1.1-574-22.
In cases where the exam cannot be repeated according to the current rules for re-exams, it must instead be replaced with another task. The extent and content of such information must be in reasonable proportion to the missed exam.
Other regulations
In the event that the course expires or major changes are introduced, the students are assured at least three occasions of examination (including regular examination) as prescribed in the syllabus to the course that the student originally registered in over a period of a maximum of two years from the previous syllabus expired.
