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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 .
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 .
RTS-203
Technical Radiation Therapy Principles
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 .
3.00 Take RTS PHY-111 concurre
3.00 Take RTS RTS-208 ( Require
2.00 Take RTS RTS-208 ( Require
2.00 Take RTS RTS-208 ( Require
RTS-204
Clinical Education I
Orientation to the clinical area with particular emphasis on patient care , simulation techniques , treatment positioning , charting , and setting of treatment parameters on console . 8 hours daily , 3 days per week . One hour of recitation is scheduled per week .
3.00 Take RTS RTS-204 307 . ( Re