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4.00 Credits
Semester course; 3 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. 4 credits. Prerequisites: CLRS 309 and 314. A continuation of CLRS 314. Presents the fundamentals of the disease process for the following cancers: gastrointestinal, lymphomas and hematological malignancies, bone tumors, childhood tumors, and eye and orbital tumors. Discusses patient workup and prognosis, treatment results, and the effects of combined therapies. Radiotherapeutic emergencies, palliation and combined modality treatment also will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on traditional and advanced technology and its applications in treatment delivery in radiation oncology. Requires demonstration of competence in selected radiotherapeutic procedures, including positioning of simulated patients and the manipulation of equipment.
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3.00 Credits
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CLRS 319. Presents the techniques employed in the performance of advanced nuclear medicine procedures. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathology, patient preparation, contraindications, radiopharmaceuticals, dose route of administration, biodistribution, imaging protocols, equipment setup, and common findings.
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2.00 Credits
Semester course; 2 lecture hours. 2 credits. Prerequisite: CLRS 232 or permission of instructor. Presents the principles of biologic responses to radiation, including factors influencing radiation effects, tissue sensitivity and tolerance. Clinical application in radiography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy are reviewed.
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3.00 Credits
Semester course; 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CLRS 322. Explores the quality assurance parameters in a nuclear medicine department. Emphasis is given to the performance of tests to assess survey meters, spectrometers, dose calibrators, gamma cameras and SPECT imaging systems. Additionally, quality assurance is discussed in terms of radiopharmaceuticals, radioimmunoassay laboratories and patient management.
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2.00 Credits
Semester course; 2 lecture hours. 2 credits. Prerequisite: CLRS 323. Designed to provide the student with knowledge of the concepts and principles of quality assurance. The performance of various tests including purpose, sources of malfunction and action guidelines will be discussed.
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2.00 Credits
Semester course; 2 lecture hours. 2 credits. Prerequisites: CLRS 303 and two semesters of general chemistry. Provides the technical knowledge necessary for the preparation and quality control of radiopharmaceutical agents for in-vivo and in-vitro nuclear medicine studies.
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3.00 Credits
Continuous courses; 3-3 lecture hours. 3-3 credits. Prerequisites: CLRS 402 and 403, and CLRZ 403L or permission of instructor. Establishes a framework for radiologist assistants' participation in patient examinations for diagnostic inspection and/or therapeutic treatment. Emphasizes establishment of fundamental radiology procedures that follow American College of Radiology Standards for principles and practices producing high-quality radiographic care. Includes basic radiology procedures in genitourinary, gastrointestinal, pediatric, thoracic, musculoskeletal selections and vascular/interventional specialties. Addresses legal, ethical and professional issues concerning radiologist assistants.
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3.00 Credits
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CLRS 402 and 403, and CLRZ 403L or permission of instructor. Promotes an understanding of methods and techniques for the systematic observation of static and dynamic diagnostic images for the purpose of evaluating the presence of abnormalities, anomalies and pathological conditions. Includes protocols for drafting memoranda of initial observations based on image assessment.
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3.00 Credits
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Relates basic concepts in management to the radiologic environment and explores the relationship between the radiologic facility and the health care system.
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3.00 Credits
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Senior standing in department. Designed to allow students to integrate the various individual courses into a single perspective as it relates to the radiation sciences. Addresses timely professional issues, including the need for lifelong learning and participation in professional organizations, as well as preparing for certification and future employment.
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