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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

radiation therapist

Radiation therapists are responsible for the accurate delivery of radiotherapy to cancer patients and, as part of the multidisciplinary team, for elements of treatment preparation and patient care.

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Description

Radiation therapists are responsible for the accurate delivery of radiotherapy to cancer patients and, as part of the multidisciplinary team, for elements of treatment preparation and patient care. This encompasses the safe and accurate delivery of the radiation dose prescribed and the clinical care and support of the patient throughout the treatment preparation, treatment delivery and immediate post treatment phases.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
radiobiologypharmaceutical productshuman physiologyhealth care occupation-specific ethicsradiation physics in healthcaremedical contrast agentsoncologic hormone therapydosimetric planningradiation protectionradiotherapypsychological treatment measuresimmunotherapyside effects of radiotherapy treatmentmedical terminologyhuman anatomymedical oncologyhealth care legislationinfluence of adjuvant treatment on radiotherapyhygiene in a health care settingfirst aid
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
biomarkerselectroencephalography
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform virtual simulationdelineate organs at riskcomply with quality standards related to healthcare practicecontribute to continuity of health careconduct radiotherapy computer planninginteract with healthcare usersadvocate for healthcare users' needspost-process medical imagescommunicate in healthcareadhere to the ALARA principleformulate a treatment planrespond to changing situations in health careprovide anti-cancer medical treatmentperform pre-treatment imagingperform radiation treatmentsadminister radiation treatmentmanage healthcare users' datacomply with legislation related to health careperform image guidance in radiation therapyperform transcranial magnetic stimulationapply radiation protection proceduresadhere to organisational code of ethicsprovide psychological support to patientsinterpret medical imagesconduct video telemetrydeal with emergency care situationsprovide pre-treatment informationdetermine medical images' diagnostic suitabilityprepare examination room for radiation treatmentselect immobilisation device for radiation therapyensure compliance with radiation protection regulationsprepare patients for imaging proceduresconduct cancer screening tests
OPTIONALOptional competences
administer contrast mediapromote cancer preventive informationuse photodynamic therapy for cancerperform venous cannulationperform on-treatment reviewteach medical scienceidentify progression of diseaseconduct health related research

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

63 total
53 essential · 10 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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