RTH 101 - Introduction to Radiation Therapy

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Description:

This is an introduction to the principles of radiation therapy. The student learns the duties and responsibilities of a radiation therapist and the types of equipment and procedures used in patient care. The laboratory portion of this course focuses on performance of basic patient care skills and utilization of immobilization. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MAT 108, BIO 110 or BIO 151, PHY 100 or advanced-placement high school physics with a "C" or above  

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2019 - 08/14/2021 08/18/2007 - 08/14/2019 

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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