Course Name |
Long Title |
Min Credits |
Description |
Requisites |
RTS-402 |
Applied Radiation Physics II |
3 |
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 . |
Take RTS-320 HS-208 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-400 RTS-403 RTS-
404 HS-305 PSY 111 . ( Required , Previous or Concurrent ).
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RTS-403 Clinical Education IV 2
RTS-404 Advanced Medical Dosimetry 1
The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in treatment unit , simulation , dosimetry and brachytherapy rotations . 8 hours per day , 3 days per week .
This course covers dosimetry of complex treatment planning and brachytherapy . Topics include : 3- D treatment planning , TBI , electron beam IMRT and irregular field calculations . 2 lecture hours per week .
Take RTS-320 HS-208 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-400 RTS-402 RTS- 404 HS-305 PSY 111 . ( Required , Previous or Concurrent ).
Take RTS-320 HS-208 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-400 RTS-402 RTS- 403 HS-305 PSY 111 . ( Required , Previous or Concurrent ).
RTS-406 |
TQM in Radiation Oncology |
1 |
RTS-407 |
Clinical Education V |
2 |
RTS-408 |
Applied Physics of Adv Treatment Tech |
2 |
RTS-410 |
Capstone Seminar in Radiation Therapy |
2 |
RTS-LICENSE Radiation Therapy License |
3 |
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 .
A review of radiation therapy concepts included in the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certifying examination . Concepts covered include : radiation protection , quality assurance , treatment planning and delivery , and patient care , management and education . Students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination in radiation therapy to complete their program of study as well as submit a portfolio of their work . 3 lecture hours per week , 8 weeks .
Pseudo course used to provide transfer Radiography students with credit for an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) License .
Take RTS-400 RTS-402 RTS-403 RTS- 404 HS-305 PSY-111 . ( Required , Previous or concurrent ). | 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 or concurrent ). | 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 or concurrent ). | Take RTS- 406 RTS-407 RTS-4000 RTS-410 HS- 403 . ( Required , Concurrent ).
Take RTS-400 RTS-402 RTS-403 RTS- 404 HS-305 PSY-111 . ( Required , Previous or concurrent ). | Take RTS- 406 RTS-407 RTS-408 RTS-4000 HS- 403 . ( Required , Concurrent ).