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Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
RS-299
Selected Topics in Religion
3
This course offers a detailed study of a specialized subject area that will vary based on student / faculty interest . The topic , course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration . There are no prerequisites .
RS-437
Special Topics
3
Specialized topics , not covered in the range of topics above are chosen by a professor for presentation on an ad hoc basis .
RS-439
Independent Study
3
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 Affairs is required .
This course will acquaint the student with the history of radiation
therapy and the terminology associated with diagnosis , evaluation and
Take BIO-108 BIO-108L CIS-101 MTH-
RTS-100
Introduction to Radiation Therapy
3
treatment of the cancer patient as well as those terms that relate to radiation dosage and radiation protection . 3 hours ' lecture / lab per week .
141 HS-100 . ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
RTS-101 Orientation to Clinical Education I 2
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 scheduled per week .
Take HS-100 RTS-100 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-107 RTS-308 PHY-111 . ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-101R Orientation to Clinical Education I
RTS-107 Principles of Medical Imaging 3
RTS-110 Orientation to the Clinical Education II 3
This recitation course is designed to compare and contrast clinical Take HS-100 RTS-100 . ( Required , experiences observed by each aspiring radiation therapist during their Previous ). | Take RTS-101 RTS-107 clinical rotation , and is a component of RTS 101 . The class meets one RTS-308 PHY-111 . ( Required , hour per week .
Concurrent ).
This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of medical imaging . Topics covered include : various imaging modalities pertinent Take RTS-100 HS-100 . ( Required , to radiation therapy , accessory equipment , body planes / sections , and Previous ). | Take RTS-101 RTS-308 digital imaging as it is related to radiation therapy procedures and PHY-111 . ( Required , Concurrent ). related terminology . Continuation of RTS 101 with emphasis on patient care , simulation and treatment procedures performed daily in the Radiation Oncology department . 8 hours per day , 5 days per week .
Take RTS-101 RTS-107 RTS-308 PHY- 111 . ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-200 Radiation Biology 3
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 per week .
Take RTS-202 RTS-203 RTS-204 RTS- 204R RTS-208 RTS-209 RTS-307 . ( Required , Concurrent ).