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RTS-202
RTS-203
Prin of Radiation Oncology Patient Care
Technical Radiation Therapy Principles
This course will provide the student with concepts and principles of patient care to include: assessment and evaluation of patient vital signs; types of treatment reactions; care of treatment reactions; pharmacology; psychological needs of the patient; venipuncture; emergency care. 2 hours lecture / lab per week.
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.
RTS-204
Clinical Education I
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.
RTS-204R
Clinical Education I
This recitation course compares and contrasts the clinical experience the students observe and participates during their clinical experience, emphasis is on treatment procedures, simulation techniques and patient care. The class meets one hour per week as part of RTS 204.
RTS-208
Technical Radiation Therapy I
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.
RTS-209
Clinical Oncology I
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.
2.00
2.00
3.00
3.00
1.00
RTS-303
Clinical Education II
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.
3.00