RTS-101
RTS-101R
RTS-107
Orientation to Clinical Education I
Orientation to Clinical Education I
Principles of Medical Imaging
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 . 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 . 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 .
2.00 Take HS-100 RTS-100 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-107 RTS-308 PHY-111 . ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
Take HS-100 RTS-100 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-101 RTS-107 RTS-308 PHY-111 . ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
3.00 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
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 .
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 per week . |
RTS-202
Prin of Radiation Oncology Patient Care
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 .
3.00 Take RTS-101 RTS-107 RTS-308 PHY-111 . ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
3.00 Take RTS-202 RTS-203 RTS-204 RTS-208 RTS-209 RTS-307 . ( Required , Concurrent ).
2.00 Take RTS-200 RTS-203 RTS-204 RTS-208 RTS-209 RTS-307 . ( Required , Concurrent ).