RTS-303R |
Clinical Education II Recitation |
This recitation course compares and contrasts the clinical experience the students observes and participates during their clinical experience , emphasis is on treatment procedures , simulation techniques and patient care . The class meets one hour per week as part of RTS 303 . |
Take RTS-200 RTS-202 RTS-203 RTS-204 RTS-208 RTS-209 RTS-307 . ( Required , Previous ). | Take RTS-303 RTS-304 RTS-305 RTS-306 . ( Required , Concurrent ). |
RTS-304 |
Technical Radiation II |
Continuation of Technical Radiation I . The technical aspects of radiation therapy treatment technique as well as a review of relevant clinical oncology are discussed . 3 lecture / lab hours per week . |
RTS-305 |
Clinical Oncology II |
Continuation of Clinical Oncology I . Clinical aspects of radiation oncology and the multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of the cancer patient are discussed . 1.5 lecture hours per week . |
RTS-306 |
Applied Radiation Physics I |
This course covers the basic principles of classical and modern physics including atomic structure , electrostatics , electrodynamism , magnetism and electromagnetism . Concepts of matter and energy interactions and radionuclide decay , principles of radiation protection and radiation oncology treatment modalities are discussed . 3 lecture hours per week . |
RTS-307 |
Principles of Medical Dosimetry |
This course covers basic calculations in detail , methods of contouring , beam modifying devices and immobilization aids . The student is instructed in all aspects of treatment planning to include contouring , hand-drawn isodose summations and calculations of dose . This is augmented by computerized treatment planning in the clinical area . 3 lecture hours per week . |
3.00 Take RTS-200 RTS-202 RTS-203 RTS-204 RTS-208 RTS-209 . ( Required , Concurrent ). |
RTS-308 |
Cross-Sectional Anatomy |
This course will introduce the students to the crosssectional and topographic anatomy of the specific body systems and will discuss the relevance to the practice of radiation therapy . 2 lecture hours per week . |