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This course will acquaint the student with the history of radiation therapy and the terminology associated with diagnosis , evaluation |
Take BIO-108 BIO-108L CIS-101 MTH- |
RTS-100 |
Introduction to Radiation Therapy |
3 |
and treatment of the cancer patient as well as those terms that relate
141 or MTH 142 HS-100 . ( Required , to radiation dosage and radiation protection . 3 hours ' lecture / lab per Previous or concurrent ). week .
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RTS-101 Orientation to Clinical Education I 2
RTS-101R Orientation to Clinical Education I-Recitation 0
RTS-107 Principles of Medical Imaging 3
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 BIO-108 BIO-108L CIS-101 MTH- 141 or MTH 142 HS-100 . ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
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-107 RTS-308 PHYclinical rotation , and is a component of RTS 101 . This class meets one 111 . ( Required , Previous or hour per week .
Concurrent ).
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 imaging as it is related to radiation therapy procedures and related terminology .
Take RTS-100 HS-100 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-101 RTS-308 PHY- 111 . ( Required , Previous or Concurrent ).
RTS-110 Orientation to the Clinical Education II 3
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
RTS-202 Prin of Radiation Oncology Patient Care 2
RTS-203 Technical Radiation Therapy Principles 2
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 .
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 .
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 . 2 hours lecture .
Take RTS-202 RTS-203 RTS-204 RTS- 204R RTS-208 RTS-209 RTS-307 . ( Required , Concurrent ).
Take RTS-200 RTS-203 RTS-204 RTS- 204R RTS-208 RTS-209 RTS-307 . ( Required , Concurrent ).
Take RTS-200 RTS-202 RTS-204 RTS- 204R RTS-208 RTS-209 RTS-307 . ( Required , Concurrent ).