RDN 164 - Quality Management

Institution:

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (formerly Coosa Valley Technical College)

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Description:

Course content is designed to focus on the evolution of quality management (QM) programs and continuing quality improvement in Radiation Oncology. Topics will include the need for quality assurance (QA) checks, QA of the clinical aspects and chart checks, film checks, the various types of evaluations and tests performed on simulators, megavoltage therapy equipment and therapy planning units, the role of radiation therapists in quality management programs, legal and regulatory implications for maintaining appropriate QM guidelines as well as the role computers and information systems server within the radiation oncology department.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gntc.edu/student-services/index.php

Phone Number:

(706) 295-6963

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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