The Modern Therapeutic Radiographer: An Introductory Guide (en Inglés) - Emma-Praer Breger

This study guidebook for 1st year undergraduate BSc therapeutic radiography/radiotherapy and oncology students introduces key academic and clinical subjects to help students successfully navigate the first year of their degree.

Breaking down key concepts in biology and physics, chapters cover essential areas of a radiotherapy course, in a bitesize, easy to follow way, including key concepts such as oncological management, radiotherapy planning, dosimetry and radiobiology.

Information is presented in a clear and concise manner to help students understand exactly what they need to know, why they need to know it and how to apply it.

It guides readers through essential knowledge demanded on placement and at university, written from an academic point of view, bringing together all relevant information in one handy guide. It enables readers to put academic knowledge into practice. It provides real world communication strategies, study tips and tricks and topics such as academic support.

It is an ideal study guide for students and will be a useful reference for therapeutic radiography practice educators and academic therapeutic radiographers.

Key features:

· Written by academics with over 30 years of experience in academia and clinical practice.

· Tailored to 1st year level 4 undergraduate BSc therapeutic radiography students who have just started a degree program, looking for academic and clinical placement guidance and support.

· Written as a practically focused handbook, including a guide to pre-clinical placement, real world communication strategies based on patient and staff interactions, study tips, and templates to complete.