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3.00 Credits
This course applies the concepts of radiation physics to therapy practice. Interactions of ionizing radiation, measurement of ionizing radiation and nuclear decay are discussed. This course will also provide the student with an understanding of the different types of radiation treatment units and their operating principles. Reviews of mathematics, basic principles of physics, atomic structure, electro-magnetic and particulate radiation, x-ray circuits, radiographic tubes and radiation production are included in this course.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the concepts of radiation physics as it applies to the practice of radiation therapy. Scatter radiation analysis, isodose curves, patient contouring, dosimetric calculations, treatment planning procedures and electron beam therapy are introduced.
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5.00 Credits
This course will explore cancer: its detection, diagnosis and prognosis. The management of neoplastic disease and its mechanism of spreading through a multidisciplinary approach will be discussed. Rationale for treatment techniques such as beam type, dose fractionation, volume, simulation, beam modification devices, field arrangements, dose limiting critical structures as well as surgical and chemotherapeutic considerations are presented.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces simulation equipment and techniques. Topics include patient immobilization, localization, simulation, documentation, patient positioning, treatment delivery parameters, prescriptions, and patient care. Imaging techniques specific to radiation therapy will also be discussed. A lab component is included in this course.
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1.00 Credits
This course covers the biological effects of ionizing radiation in living tissue, including specific cell and tissue radiosensitivity, radiation syndromes and related effects, as well as basic biological mechanisms that bring about somatic and genetic effects.
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2.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with the basic concepts of radiation sources: detection and measurement, shielding and room design, source handling, surveys and personnel monitoring, maximum permissible dose. Local, state and federal regulations will be discussed. Pre-requisites: Radiation Therapy Physics I & II
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10.00 Credits
The clinical practicum serves as an orientation to radiation therapy where students are given an opportunity to develop technical and patient care skills and knowledge through structured rotations and assignments in the radiation therapy department. Treatment competencies and related objectives will be used to measure clinical outcomes. Students are required to be at their respective clinical sites for approximately 40 hours per week during the 2nd and 3rd semesters for a total of 1200 hours.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to discuss the emerging technologies that are taking place in the world of radiation therapy. Topics such as brachytherapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, and image guided radiation therapy will be discussed and researched by the student. The student will be expected to write a scientific paper for this course.
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1.00 Credits
This course explores quality control programs and protocols for the radiation therapy department. Additional focus will be placed on various radiation therapy operational issues and CQI project development, evaluation and assessment techniques. Billing and reimbursement issues will also be presented.
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10.00 Credits
A continuation of RTH 210. Students are required to be at their respective clinical sites for approximately 40 hours per week during the 2nd and 3rd semesters for a total of 1200 hours.
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