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RS-437
Special Topics
Specialized topics, not covered in the range of topics above are chosen by a
professor for presentation on an ad hoc basis.
RS-439
Independent Study
Qualified students may request an independent study in areas not covered by existing courses. Initial permission from the faculty member and from the chairperson of the humanities division and Vice President for Academic Affairs is required.
RS-531
Bioethics
This course grounds its ethical foundation on the Judeo-Christian
understanding of sanctity of life. Ethical principles and practices of decisionmaking
, as influenced by the Roman Catholic moral tradition, are applied to
specific medical-moral questions.
RTS-100
RTS-101
RTS-101R
Introduction to Radiation Therapy
Orientation to Clinical Education I
Orientation to Clinical Education I
This course will acquaint the student with the history of radiation therapy and the terminology associated with diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of the cancer patient as well as those terms that relate to radiation dosage and radiation protection. 3 hours ' lecture / lab per week.
This course is designed to provide the aspiring radiation therapist with a general overview of the day-to-day activities in a modern radiation oncology department as well as observation of diagnostic imaging procedures pertinent to the practice of radiation therapy. 7.5 hours per day, 2 days per week. One-hour recitation is scheduled per week. This recitation course is designed to compare and contrast clinical experiences observed by each aspiring radiation therapist during their clinical rotation, and is a component of RTS 101. The class meets one hour per week.
RTS-107
Principles of Medical Imaging
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of medical imaging. Topics covered include: various imaging modalities pertinent to radiation therapy, accessory equipment, body planes / sections, and digital imaging as it is related to radiation therapy procedures and related terminology.
RTS-110
Orientation to the Clinical Education II
Continuation of RTS 101 with emphasis on patient care, simulation and treatment procedures performed daily in the Radiation Oncology department. 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
RTS-200
Radiation Biology
This course covers cell biology and the biological effects of ionizing radiation on cells in culture, small animal models, and humans, including the factors that influence and determine cellular radio sensitivity. 3 lecture hours per week.
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