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Radiography

Clinical Practice of Vaginal Vault Brachytherapy

Admission Regulations

	Therapeutic Radiographers with HPC Registration and a minimum of two years clinical experience.
	Successful completion of Principles of Gynaecological Brachytherapy
	Employed in a clinical environment offering vaginal vault brachytherapy experience at a level appropriate for postgraduate studies.
	Show evidence of continuing professional development.
	Negotiate a contract with the manager of the clinical department to ensure that the required amount of time and patient load to complete the work-based element of the programme will be made available.
	Each candidate will be considered individually with regard to her/his ability to meet the demands of the course. Ultimately it will be the responsibility of the Clinical Departments to determine suitability.

Outcomes: 30 Credits at Masters Level

Award Co-ordinator: Christine Blyth
Tel: 0131 4740000
Email: cblyth@qmu.ac.uk

The programme consists of one double module: one academic and one work-based learning component. Although approached from two perspectives, the module reflects the link between theory and practice to form an integrated whole. The programme is delivered over a six-month period on a part-time basis.

The overall aim of the module is to provide the student with the appropriate knowledge and forum to develop skills to a high level of expertise in the brachytherapy insertion procedures for gynaecological malignancies.

The theoretical component of the module will be self-supported through independent academic study. During this study the student will have access to the entire range of Queen Margaret University electronic library facilities as well as guidance to access those provided by the respective UK Health Departments. Students will be encouraged to consider the implications of the skills they are learning in relation to current research, medico legal, ethical and governance issues.

last modified 18/08/10

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