RTS-303R |
Clinical Education II Recitation |
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 303. |
RTS-304 |
Technical Radiation II |
Continuation of Technical Radiation I. The technical aspects of radiation |
therapy treatment technique as well as a review of relevant clinical oncology |
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are discussed. 3 lecture / lab hours per week. |
RTS-304L |
Technical Radiation Therapy II |
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Lab |
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RTS-305 |
Clinical Oncology II |
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. |
RTS-306 |
Applied Radiation Physics I |
This course covers the basic principles of classical and modern physics |
including atomic structure, electrostatics, electrodynamism, magnetism and |
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electromagnetism. Concepts of matter and energy interactions and |
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radionuclide decay, principles of radiation protection and radiation oncology |
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treatment modalities are discussed. 3 lecture hours per week. |
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RTS-307 |
Principles of Medical Dosimetry |
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. |
RTS-308 |
Cross-Sectional Anatomy |
This course will introduce the students to the cross-sectional and |
topographic anatomy of the specific body systems and will discuss the |
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relevance to the practice of radiation therapy. 2 lecture hours per week. |
RTS-320 |
Clinical Education III |
The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology |
department while participating in treatment unit, simulation, mold room and |
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patient care rotations. 8 hours per day, 4 days per week |
RTS-400 |
Technical Radiation Therapy III |
Continuation of Technical Radiation Therapy II. The technical aspects of |
emerging radiation therapy techniques and adjuvant therapies are discussed. |
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1.5 lecture / lab hours per week. |