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. |
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One hour of recitation per week. |
3.00 |
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RTS-303R |
Clinical Education II Recitation |
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 303. |
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RTS-304 |
Technical Radiation II |
Continuation of Technical Radiation I. The technical aspects of radiation therapy treatment technique as well as a |
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review of relevant clinical oncology are discussed. 3 lecture / lab hours per week. |
3.00 |
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RTS-305 |
Clinical Oncology II |
Continuation of Clinical Oncology I. l Clinical aspects of radiation oncology and the multidisciplinary approach in |
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the treatment of the cancer patient are discussed. 1.5 lecture hours per week. |
1.00 |
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RTS-306 |
Applied Radiation Physics I |
This course covers the basic principles of classical and modern physics including atomic structure, electrostatics, electrodynamism, magnetism and electromagnetism. Concepts of matter and energy interactions and radionuclide decay, principles of radiation protection and radiation oncology treatment modalities are discussed. |
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3 lecture hours per week. |
3.00 |
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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, handdrawn isodose summations and calculations of dose. This is augmented by computerized treatment planning in |
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the clinical area. 3 lecture hours per week. |
3.00 |
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RTS-308 |
Cross-Sectional Anatomy |
This course will introduce the students to the cross-sectional and topographic anatomy of the specific body |
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systems and will discuss the relevance to the practice of radiation therapy. 2 lecture hours per week. |
2.00 |
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RTS-320 |
Clinical Education III |
The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in |
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treatment unit, simulation, mold room and patient care rotations. 8 hours per day, 4 days per week |
3.00 |
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RTS-400 |
Technical Radiation Therapy III |
Continuation of Technical Radiation Therapy II. The technical aspects of emerging radiation therapy techniques |
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and adjuvant therapies are discussed. 1.5 lecture / lab hours per week. |
1.00 |
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RTS-4000 |
Capstone Res Project |
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 malignancy, write a paper and give an oral presentation on the subject to their classmates and the radiation therapy program faculty. Additionally, they will write a reflection paper of the experience and how it will impact the practice of their profession and their |
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patients. 3 hours per week. |
3.00 |
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RTS-402 |
Applied Radiation Physics II |
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 |
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lecture hours per week. |
3.00 |
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RTS-403 |
Clinical Education IV |
The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in |
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treatment unit, simulation, dosimetry and brachytherapy rotations. 8 hours per day, 3 days per week. |
3.00 |
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RTS-404 |
Advanced Medical Dosimetry |
This course covers dosimetry of complex treatment planning and brachytherapy. Topics include: 3- D treatment |
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planning, TBI, electron beam IMRT and irregular field calculations. 2 lecture hours per week. |
2.00 |
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RTS-406 |
TQM in Radiation Oncology |
This course will discuss the development and implementation of quality control programs in providing quality |
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patient care. 15 lecture hours. |
1.00 |
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RTS-407 |
Clinical Education V |
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. |
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7.5 hours per day, 4 days per week |
4.00 |
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