Short course Radiotherapy Return to Practice Programme
Distance learning
Subject area • Radiotherapy and oncology
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The programme is for qualified therapy radiographers who have not practised for up to 20 years. It combines practical training and academic work, and you can enrol at any time during the year.
You need to contact your local radiotherapy department to arrange a period of supervised clinical practice. The Health and Care Professions Council will require evidence of your continuing professional development or a refresher programme (such as this) before you can re-register.
Some departments can employ returners on an associate, assistant, or helper grade salary until they re-register and can work as radiographers again. Part-time arrangements are an option in most departments. Contact us if you need help identifying your local radiotherapy manager.
You can enrol at any time during the year. The programme allows you to gain clinical experience while helping you regain confidence and competence.
We provide you with a package of learning materials to guide you through your refresher period. We also provide your radiotherapy department with mentoring support and training, so they in turn can mentor you.
You have access to web-based materials and tutorials to give you the knowledge and understanding you need for your return to practice. You can attend occasional study days for face-to-face support at the University, but this is not compulsory.
You receive a programme handbook, returners’ guide and glossary, and a technique workbook. They bring you up to date with current terminology and recent developments in radiotherapy.
You then gain access to the University’s virtual learning environment, Blackboard, and your own e-mail address. The web-based learning materials on Blackboard help you bring your radiotherapy knowledge back up to date.
You can choose from a range of self-directed tutorials on Blackboard, as and when you need them. The programme includes time for private study in work hours.
You can share experiences with returners in other departments through an e-based discussion forum. If you are not confident with computers, help and support is available.
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Work-based learning supported by web-based distance learning. Flexible start dates throughout the year. The course takes 3–12 months, depending on your needs.
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
The Department of Health normally funds this course. Further information is available on the NHS Employers' website. If you are a self-funding student, the typical fee is £1,500.
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
• clinical practice portfolio containing details of your placements, feedback from review sessions with your mentor and a reflection on your return to practice. Plus, any additional evidence of your continuing professional development.
• clinical assessment of a range of common techniques. For example, a one-to-one discussion to show your understanding, and on-going observation of your practice. You will submit evidence of the clinical assessments in your portfolio
Successful submission of the portfolio will give you 20 academic credits at Level 6.
For further information contact the Post-experience and Postgraduate Office, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. Phone +44 (0)114 225 2373, fax +44 (0)114 225 2394, e-mail pep-enquiries@shu.ac.uk or visit our website for more information.
Students on placement at Weston Park Hospital
Distance learning study
Distance learning is a rewarding and flexible way to learn. You study at the time, place and often pace of your choosing, to fit around your personal and working life. Like all types of learning, you need skills in personal organisation, time management, self-motivation, and a commitment to academic study.
As a distance learning student, you normally learn away from the University – in your own home or place of work. Most of our distance learning courses are delivered online via a portal called Blackboard.
We prepare you for your distance learning course with an online induction package. It helps you develop and practise your skills and allows any issues, concerns or development needs to be addressed prior to commencing a course of study.
You're fully supported by our learning centre, with library database searches and information enquiries, journal article supply and other help in accessing library and information services, all without having to travel to Sheffield.
We believe that you learn best when you engage in prolonged debate. Your course provides an active learning experience, with an ongoing dialogue between you, your peers and your tutors via discussion forums, blogs and others. You carry out a series of structured tasks, which build towards a successful final assessment submission.
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