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3.00 Credits
Content is designed to provide the student with the basic concepts of dosimetry and treatment planning. Various external beam techniques and applications, depth dose data, and summation of isodose curves are discussed. Modalities of treatment, patient setup, dose measurement, dose calculation and verification are also included.
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2.00 Credits
This is an introductory course that introduces the student to the fundamentals of radiobiology and the effects of radiation on living tissue. This course evaluates the effects of radiation from the cellular level, to the epidemiological effects on communities and potential offspring. Specific topics in radiobiology include; basic radiation interactions, cellular biology review, short and long-term effects of radiation, case studies, risk factors, containment and handling of live sources, reduction of patient dose, radiation monitoring and applicable state and federal regulations.
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4.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to further introduce the student to procedures performed in Radiation Therapy, and to provide the student with greater opportunities to gain practical experience. During this third semester of clinical education, the student is expected to develop the competency to perform simple to intermediate clinical procedures with progressively less assistance. Emphasis continues to be given to the development of professional responsibility and the practice of total patient care and radiation safety practices.
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2.00 Credits
Content of this course will provide the student with the fundamentals of each disease process. Malignant conditions, etiology and epidemiology, patient workup and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results and the effects of combined therapies.
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3.00 Credits
Content is designed to establish a basic knowledge of physics pertinent to developing an understanding of radiations used in the clinical setting. Fundamental physical units, measurements, principles, atomic structure and types of radiation are emphasized. Also presented are the fundamentals of x-ray generating equipment, x-ray production and its interaction with matter.
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1.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to further introduce the student to procedures performed in Radiation Therapy, and to provide the student with greater opportunities to gain practical experience. During this fourth semester of clinical education, the student is expected to develop the competency to perform simple to intermediate clinical procedures with progressively less assistance. Emphasis continues to be given to the development of professional responsibility and the practice of total patient care and radiation safety practices.
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5.00 Credits
Content of this course is a continuation of Pathology and Treatment Principles I. This Course will provide the student with the fundamentals of several more disease processes. Malignant conditions, etiology and epidemiology, patient workup and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results and the effects of combined therapies.
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2.00 Credits
Content of this course is a continuation of Pathology and Treatment Principles I. This Course will provide the student with the fundamentals of several more disease processes. Malignant conditions, etiology and epidemiology, patient workup and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results and the effects of combined therapies.
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3.00 Credits
This course builds on the theories and principles learned in Techniques and Applications. Content will provide the student with the concepts of dosimetry and treatment planning. Various external beam techniques and applications, depth dose data, and summation of isodose curves are discussed. Modalities of treatment, patient setup, dose measurement, dose calculation and verification are also included.
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2.00 Credits
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.
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