STRÅL6020 Oncology and Cancer Care Course description

The course covers medical and care-related factors that are relevant to radiotherapy and deals with the following core subjects: general and special oncology and communication with and care for cancer patients, with special emphasis on care needs that arise in connection with radiotherapy.

Scope of the course: 10 credits

• General oncology: 2 credits
• Special oncology: 3 credits
• Cancer care: 3 credits
• Practical radiotherapy: 2 credits

Students must have passed the course STRÅL6010 before they can take the exam in STRÅL6020.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of cell biology, tumour pathology, and the spread and classification of cancers
• has knowledge of etiology, epidemiology and cancer prevention
• has broad knowledge of diagnostic methods and treatment modalities for cancer
• has in-depth knowledge of individual types of cancer
• is capable of explaining key theoretical concepts in the field of communication theory
• has in-depth knowledge of cancer patients’ situation and need for follow-up and care
• has in-depth knowledge of the side effects of radiotherapy treatment for patients

Skills

The student

• is capable of integrating and critically reflecting on relevant knowledge of oncology in connection with the facilitation of patient care in radiotherapy
• is capable of analysing and reflecting on ethical issues in patient care and their own professional practice
• masters relevant professional tools, techniques and forms of expression in oncology and radiotherapy
• is capable of working on practical and theoretical problem-solving in radiotherapy

Competence

The student

• is capable of communicating problems and solutions in oncology to fellow students and colleagues
• has insight into and an understanding of the physical, mental, social and spiritual aspects of living with a life-threatening or fatal disease
• has insight into health-related and professional ethics and is capable of identifying ethical issues in cancer care

The work and teaching methods consist of lectures, group work and self-study.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• minimum 80 per cent attendance in scheduled group work

Exam content:The learning outcomes

Exam form: Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

None

Grade scale A-F.

All the exam papers will be assessed by an external and an internal examiner.