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 |
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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. |
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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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 |
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lecture hours per week. |
1.00 |
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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. 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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