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Course Name
Long Title
Min Credits
Description
Requisites
RTS-400
Technical Radiation Therapy III
1
Continuation of Technical Radiation Therapy II . The technical aspects of emerging radiation therapy techniques and adjuvant therapies are discussed . 1.5 lecture / lab hours per week .
Take RTS-320 HS-208 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-402 RTS-403
RTS-404 HS-305 . ( Required , Concurrent ).
A research course for students designed to demonstrate
RTS-4000
Capstone Res Project
3
understanding of the malignant process and its control . Students will
Take RTS-400 RTS-402 RTS-403 RTSbe required to research a randomly selected malignancy , write a paper
404 HS-305 PSY-111 . ( Required , and give an oral presentation on the subject to their classmates and
Previous ). | Take RTS-406 RTS-407 the radiation therapy program faculty . Additionally , they will write a
RTS-408 RTS-410 HS-403 . ( Required , reflection paper of the experience and how it will impact the practice
Concurrent ). of their profession and their patients . 3 hours per week .
RTS-402
Applied Radiation Physics II
3
RTS-403
Clinical Education IV
3
RTS-404
Advanced Medical Dosimetry
2
RTS-406
TQM in Radiation Oncology
1
RTS-407
Clinical Education V
4
RTS-408
Applied Physics of Adv Treatment Tech
2
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 lecture hours per week . The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation
Take RTS-320 HS-208 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-400 RTS-403 RTS-404 HS-305 . ( Required , Concurrent ). Take RTS-320 HS-208 . ( Required , oncology department while participating in treatment unit , simulation , Previous ). | Take RTS-400 RTS-402 dosimetry and brachytherapy rotations . 8 hours per day , 3 days per RTS-404 HS-305 . ( Required , week .
Concurrent ). This course covers dosimetry of complex treatment planning and Take RTS-320 HS-208 . ( Required , brachytherapy . Topics include : 3- D treatment planning , TBI , electron Previous ). | Take RTS-400 RTS-402 beam IMRT and irregular field calculations . 2 lecture hours per week . RTS-403 HS-305 . ( Required ,
Concurrent ).
This course will discuss the development and implementation of quality control programs in providing quality patient care . 15 lecture hours .
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 . 7.5 hours per day , 4 days per week
This course will cover the physics of advanced radiation oncology procedures . Topics include : HDR brachytherapy , stereotactic radiosurgery , TBI , CT simulation , conformal radiation therapy and advanced treatment techniques . 2 lecture hours per week .
Take RTS-400 RTS-402 RTS-403 RTS- 404 HS-305 PSY-111 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-407 RTS-408 RTS-4000 RTS-410 HS-403 . ( Required , Concurrent ). Take RTS-400 RTS-402 RTS-403 RTS- 404 HS-305 PSY-111 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-406 RTS-408 RTS-4000 RTS-410 HS-403 . ( Required , Concurrent ). Take RTS-400 RTS-402 RTS-403 RTS- 404 HS-305 PSY-111 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-406 RTS-407 RTS-4000 RTS-410 HS-403 . ( Required , Concurrent ).