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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Addresses radiographic and cross-sectional anatomy, simulator techniques, and treatment planning through lectures and laboratory experiments. All setup techniques work in conjunction with diseases covered in Oncology I. Prerequisite: RDT* 102. Corequisites: RDT* 211, RDT* 201 and RDT* 205.
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3.00 Credits
Builds on skills learned in RDT* 201. Reviews anatomy and physiology, methods of diagnosis, etiology, epidemiology, staging, aim of radiation therapy, dose, and fractionation principles of specific tumor sites. Prerequisite: RDT* 201. Corequisites: RDT* 204 and RDT* 212, RDT* 222, RDT* 223, RDT* 224.
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3.00 Credits
Builds on skills learned in RDT* 202, focusing on radiographic anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, simulator techniques, and treatment planning through lectures and laboratory experiments. Addresses all diseases introduced in Oncology II. Prerequisites: RDT* 202 and RDT* 205. Corequisites: RDT* 203, RDT* 212, RDT* 222, RDT* 223, RDT* 224.
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2.00 Credits
Through supervised direct patient care and phantom work, the student refines patient care skill levels one and two. Evaluation of mandatory set-up competencies continues. Students must spend three days a week in the affiliate hospital, refining technical competency levels one, two, and three. Prerequisite: RDT* 112. Corequisites: RDT* 201, RDT* 202 and RDT* 205.
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2.00 Credits
Through supervised direct patient care and phantom work, students must demonstrate proficiency in mandatory clinical objectives and competencies, dosimetry, and medical health physics objectives. Students are expected to complete all required set-up competencies. Prerequisites: RDT* 205 and RDT* 211. Corequisite: RDT* 203, RDT* 204, RDT* 222, RDT* 223 and RDT* 224.
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8.00 Credits
Students attend clinical training Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. Prerequisite: RDT* 211.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces biological responses to radiation and factors influencing radiation effects, tissue sensitivity, tissue tolerance, and clinical applications. Also includes a study of radiation protection principles, units of measurement, surveys, methods of protection, brachytherapy, personnel monitoring, and regulatory agencies and regulations. Prerequisite: RDT* 211. Corequisite: RDT* 203, RDT* 204, RDT* 212, RDT* 223 and RDT* 224.
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3.00 Credits
Builds on skills learned in RST* 213. Emphasizes x-ray production, x-ray properties, gamma rays, electrons, and their respective interactions with matter. Other topics include the measurement of radiation, radioactivity, and particulate radiation. Presents brachytherapy, including radioactive sources, exposure rate, implant dosimetry, and remote afterloading units. Prerequisite: RST* 213. Corequisite: RDT* 203, RDT* 204, RDT* 212, RDT* 222 and RDT* 224.
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1.00 Credits
A one semester course characterized by the active role expected of students in the field of research. This will include investigation, preparation, presentation, and discussion of clinical areas. The course requires a working knowledge of radiation therapy. It prepares senior students for successful entry into the field of radiation therapy and improves their critical thinking skills. Theoretical and practical studies are integrated through research and application. Students are also required to define, compare, analyze and assess medical practice in health care delivery. Prerequisites: RDT* 201, RDT* 202, RDT* 211. Corequisites: RDT* 203, RDT* 204, RDT* 212, RDT 222, RDT* 223.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the field of radiology and develops the necessary skills of a health care professional. Emphasizes radiography, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy by incorporating lectures with field site visits. Addresses the role of an allied health professional in the hospital and community setting. Explores career potentials and alternatives. Includes clinical site visits.
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