RS-531 |
Bioethics |
This course grounds its ethical foundation on the Judeo-Christian understanding of sanctity of life . Ethical principles and practices of decisionmaking , as influenced by the Roman Catholic moral tradition , are applied to specific medicalmoral questions . |
RTS-100 |
Introduction to Radiation Therapy |
This course will acquaint the student with the history of radiation therapy and the terminology associated with diagnosis , evaluation and treatment of the cancer patient as well as those terms that relate to radiation dosage and radiation protection . |
RTS-101 |
Orientation to Clinical Education I |
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 . |
RTS-101R |
Orientation to Clinical Education I |
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 . |
RTS-107 |
Principles of Medical Imaging |
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 . |