RDTH 242 - Quality Management in Radiation Oncology

Institution:

Ivy Tech Community College

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Description:

Content is designed to focus on the evolution of quality management (QM) programs and continuing quality improvements 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 serve within the radiation oncology department.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ivytech.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 921-4800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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