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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to factors governing the choice of modality for treatment as well as principles of simulation. Also, includes factors affecting dosage delivery from both the physical and mechanical standpoint. 2 hours lecture. Prerequisites: RTS 110. Corequisites: RTS 200, 202, 204, 208, 209, 307.
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3.00 Credits
Orientation to the clinical area with particular emphasis on patient care, simulation techniques, treatment positioning, charting, and setting of treatment parameters on console. 8 hours daily, 3 days per week. One hour of recitation is scheduled per week. Prerequisites: RTS 110. Corequisites: RTS 200, 202, 203, 208, 209, 307.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the technical aspects of radiation therapy treatment techniques, as well as a review of relevant clinical oncology. Includes: site specific simulation and treatment set-up parameters; treatment reactions; procedure specific treatment aids. 3 hours lecture/lab per week. Prerequisites: RTS 110. Corequisites: RTS 200, 202, 203, 204, 209, 307.
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1.00 Credits
This course covers the clinical aspects of radiation oncology and the multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of the cancer patient. Topics covered are: site specific epidemiology, etiology, clinical work-up and diagnosis, anatomy & physiology, histopathology, staging and grading, rationale for treatment selection and prognosis. 1.5 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 110. Corequisites: RTS 200, 202, 203, 204, 208, 307.
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3.00 Credits
The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in the medical dosimetry, brachytherapy, treatment unit and simulation rotations. 8 hours per day, 3 days per week. One hour of recitation per week. Prerequisite: RTS 200, 202, 203, 204, 208, 209, 307. Corequisite: RTS 304, 305, 306.
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0.00 Credits
Recitation section
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Continuation of Technical Radiation I. The technical aspects of radiation therapy treatment technique as well as a review of relevant clinical oncology are discussed. 3 lecture/lab hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 200, 202, 203, 204, 208, 209, 307. Corequisites: RTS 303, 305, 306.
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0.00 Credits
No course description available.
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1.00 Credits
Continuation of Clinical Oncology I. Clinical aspects of radiation oncology and the multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of the cancer patient are discussed. 1.5 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 200, 202, 203, 204, 208, 209, 307. Corequisites: RTS 303, 304, 306.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the basic principles of classical and modern physics including atomic structure, electrostatics, electrodynamism, magnetism and electromagnetism. Concepts of matter and energy interactions and radionuclide decay, principles of radiation protection and radiation oncology treatment modalities are discussed. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 200, 202, 203, 204, 208, 209, 307. Corequisites: RTS 303, 304, 305.
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