Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice - Treatment Planning (Online P.Grad. Certificate/ P.Grad. Diploma)

1 year part-time
45 Places

Overview

The Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice programme has two separate strands- this is the Treatment Planning Strand.

This online education programme aims to develop your knowledge and skills in the field of radiation therapy treatment planning.

It is aimed at Radiation Therapy professionals that:
•    Are seeking to expand their career into advanced techniques, treatment planning or/and research.
•    Wish to work in an advanced role in their department in treatment planning
•    Wish to update their knowledge on current evidence based practice.

ENTRY ROUTES
There are two entry routes for this course:
1.    Postgraduate Certificate
2.    Postgraduate Diploma
Both these entry routes may lead to an MSc.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

The postgraduate certificate consists of three online modules completed over one academic year:
•    Imaging for advanced radiotherapy practice (10 ECTs)
•    Delineation for radiotherapy planning (10 ECTs)
•    Specialist Radiation Therapy Techniques (10ECTs)
On successful completion of this Certificate, you may choose to register to complete three additional modules towards the award of a postgraduate diploma.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

The postgraduate diploma consists of six online modules completed over one academic year:
•    Imaging for advanced radiotherapy practice (10 ECTs)
•    Delineation for radiotherapy planning (10 ECTs)
•    Specialist Radiation Therapy Techniques (10 ECTs)
•    Research Methods (10 ECTs)
•    Treatment Planning for Modulated Techniques (10 ECTs)
•    Proton Therapy Planning and Delivery (10 ECTs)
On successful completion of this Diploma, you may choose to register for an MSc top up year and complete a Research Dissertation module towards the award of a MSc.

Career Opportunities 

Graduates of the course are able to expand their career into advanced techniques, treatment planning or/and research, as well as work in an advanced role in their department.

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Postgraduate Study in Advanced Radiotherapy Practice

In this video Dr. Anita O'Donovan speaks about the online postgraduate certificate and diploma in Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice - Clinical Practice and the online postgraduate certificate and diploma in Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice - Treatment Planning.

Course Details

Number of Places

45 Places

Next Intake

September 2023

Course Director

Ms. Sarah Barrett

Closing Date

31st July 2023

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Admission Requirements

Applications will be accepted from those who:

  • Hold an honours primary degree in Radiation Therapy, Medical Physics, Medicine or a related discipline; or otherwise satisfy the selection panel that they have the ability to complete and benefit from the course.
  • Evidence of relevant professional experience.
  • Have access to radiation therapy planning software for the duration of the course.
  • Have a fluent command of the English language. Students whose first language is not English must meet the University's English language requirements.

 

Course Fees

Click here for a full list of postgraduate fees

Get in Touch

barrets7@tcd.ie

Register Your Interest

Register your interest in postgraduate study at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin.

As Ireland’s leading university, we offer a wide range of postgraduate programmes at masters, diploma and certificate level.

Trinity is an international university steeped in history, with a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation.

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Testimonials


"This is a well-designed course that allowed me the possibility of advancing my studies whilst maintaining my current job. Despite being delivered fully online, the lecturers are accessible, supportive and have a wealth of academic knowledge and clinical expertise. The weekly sessions were a great opportunity to engage with fellow students worldwide and were helpful in gaining new insights and different perspectives on the subject matter. The course content is carefully chosen, relevant and challenges you to critically evaluate your current practice and adopt an evidence-based approach. It requires your time and commitment, but I highly recommend this program to advance your personal and professional development."

Wesley Naidoo

Graduate, UK

 

"There are so many advantages to studying online. It means I can study in my own time, organising my hours around my shift work and social life. Even from Australia I can manage to attend the weekly tutorials to discuss the week’s topics with my class and tutors. Any questions or problems I have, I just send an email and the course and module coordinators are always happy to help. It can be daunting returning to study again but the course layout makes the work load very manageable. The modules are engaging and relevant to my work too which is important for keeping me motivated in the online environment."

Helen Frewen

Graduate, Australia