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 |
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Affairs is required. |
3.00 |
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RS-531 |
Bioethics |
This course grounds its ethical foundation on the Judeo-Christian understanding of sanctity of life. Ethical principles and practices of decision-making, as influenced by the Roman Catholic moral tradition, are applied to |
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specific medical-moral questions. |
3.00 |
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RTS-100 |
Introduction to Radiation Therapy |
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 |
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and radiation protection. 3 hours ' lecture / lab per week. |
3.00 |
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RTS-101 |
Orientation to Clinical Education I |
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 |
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scheduled per week. |
2.00 |
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RTS-101R |
Orientation to Clinical Education I |
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. |
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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 |
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imaging as it is related to radiation therapy procedures and related terminology. |
3.00 |
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RTS-110 |
Orientation to the Clinical Education II |
Continuation of RTS 101 with emphasis on patient care, simulation and treatment procedures performed daily in |
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the Radiation Oncology department. 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. |
3.00 |
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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 |
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per week. |
3.00 |
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RTS-202 |
Prin of Radiation Oncology Patient Care |
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; |
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psychological needs of the patient; venipuncture; emergency care. 2 hours lecture / lab per week. |
2.00 |
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RTS-203 |
Technical Radiation Therapy Principles |
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. |
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2 hours lecture. |
2.00 |
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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 |
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of recitation is scheduled per week. |
3.00 |
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RTS-204R |
Clinical Education I |
This recitation course compares and contrasts the clinical experience the students observes 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. |
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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; |
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procedure specific treatment aids. 3 hours ' lecture / lab per week. |
3.00 |
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