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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course covers basic calculations in detail, methods of contouring, beam modifying devices and immobilization aids. The student is instructed in all aspects of treatment planning to include contouring, hand-drawn isodose summations and calculations of dose. This is augmented by computerized treatment planning in the clinical area. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 110. Corequisites: RTS 200, 202, 203, 204, 208, 209.
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2.00 Credits
This course will introduce the students to the cross-sectional and topographic anatomy of the specific body systems and will discuss the relevance to the practice of radiation therapy. 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 100; HS 100. Corequisites: RTS 101, 107; PHY 111.
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3.00 Credits
The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in treatment unit, simulation, mold room and patient care rotations. 8 hours per day, 4 days per week. Prerequisites: RTS 303, 304, 305, 306, 307. Corequisites: HS 208.
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1.00 Credits
Continuation of Technical Radiation Therapy II. The technical aspects of emerging radiation therapy techniques and adjuvant therapies are discussed. 1.5 lecture/lab hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 320, HS 208. Corequisite: RTS 402, 403, 404; HS 305; PSY 111.
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3.00 Credits
A research course for students designed to demonstrate understanding of the malignant process and its control. Students will be required to research a randomly selected RTOG Clinical Trial, write a paper and give an oral presentation on the subject to their classmates and the ACR personnel. Additionally, they will write a reflection paper of the experience and how it will impact the practice of their profession and their patients. 3 hours per week Prerequisites: RTS 400, 402, 403, 404, HS 305; PSY 111. Corequisites: RTS 406, 407, 408, 410; HS 403.
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3.00 Credits
Sequential continuation of Radiation Physics I, dealing with quantity and quality of ionizing radiation. Physical concepts of radiation dosimetry are covered in detail as well as methods of calibration of treatment equipment. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: RTS 320; HS 208. Corequisite: RTS 400, 403, 404; HS 305; PSY 111.
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3.00 Credits
The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in treatment unit, simulation, dosimetry and brachytherapy rotations. 8 hours per day, 3 days per week. Prerequisites: RTS 320; HS 208. Corequisites: RTS 400, 402, 404; HS 305; PSY 111.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers dosimetry of complex treatment planning and brachytherapy. Topics include: 3-D treatment planning, TBI, electron beam IMRT and irregular field calculations. 2 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: RTS 320; HS 208. Corequisites: RTS 400, 402, 403; HS 305; PSY 111.
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1.00 Credits
This course will discuss the development and implementation of quality control programs in providing quality patient care. 15 lecture hours. Prerequisites: RTS 400, 402, 403, 404; HS 305; PSY 111. Corequisites: RTS 407, 408, 409, 410; HS 403.
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4.00 Credits
The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in quality assurance, quality management, advanced treatment techniques, simulation and brachytherapy rotations. 8 hours per day, 4 days per week. Prerequisites: RTS 400, 402, 403, 404; HS 305; PSY 111. Corequisites RTS 406, 408, 409, 410; HS 403.
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