Curriculum Radiotherapy (3rd Professional Part I)
Sl.No
Number
Competency
Mode of teaching
Describe and discuss definition of radiation, mechanism of
RTI 1.1
action of radiation, types of radiation.
Describe and discussinteraction of radiation with matter &
1
RTI 1.2
LGT
measurement of radiation
Describe and discuss radiation protection and personnel
RTI 2.1
monitoring during radiation treatment
Describe and discuss cell cycle and cell survival curve,
RT 3.1
principles of radiobiology
Enumerate, describe and discuss classification and staging of
RT I.3
cancer (AJCC, FIGO etc.,)
2
LGT
Describe and discuss synergism of radiation and
RT 3.2
chemotherapy
Enumerate, describe and discuss types of treatment plan,
RT 4.2
basic workflow of 2D/3DCRT/IMRT/IGRT
Describe and discuss diffent radioactive isotopes and their use
RT 4.4
in cancer patients.
3
RT 4.1
Describe and discuss teletherapy machine (Co60/LINAC)
LGT
Describe and discuss Brachytherapy machine (remote aftger
RT 4.3
loading)
Describe and discuss role of radiation in management of
RT 4.5
common malignancies in India (region specific)
4
RT 4.6
Describe and discuss radiotherapy for benign disease
LGT
RT 4.8
Describe oncological emergencies and palliative care
Counsel patients regarding acute and late effects of radiation
RT 4.7
and supportive care
5
LGT
Describe and discuss cancer prevention, screening,
RT 5.1
vaccination, cancer registry