Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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 . Prerequisites : RTS-101 , RTS-107 , RTS-308 , PHY-111 ( Required , Previous ).
RTS-200 Radiation Biology ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-209 , RTS-307 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-202 Prin of Radiation Oncology Patient Care ( 2 ) 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 . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-203 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-209 , RTS-307 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-203 Technical Radiation Therapy Principles ( 2 ) 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 . 2 hours lecture . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-209 , RTS-307 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-204 Clinical Education I ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-209 , RTS-307 ( Required , Concurrent ). RTS 204R Clinical Education I Recitation ( 0 ) This recitation course compares and contrasts the clinical experience the students observe and participate 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 204 . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS 204 , RTS-208 , RTS-209 , RTS-307 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-208 Technical Radiation Therapy I ( 3 ) This course covers the technical aspects of radiation therapy treatment techniques , as well as a review of relevant clinical oncology . Includes : site specific simulation and treatment set-up parameters ; treatment reactions ; procedure specific treatment aids . 3 hours ' lecture / lab per week . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-209 , RTS-307 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-209 Clinical Oncology I ( 1 ) This course covers the clinical aspects of radiation oncology and the multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of the cancer patient . Topics covered are : site specific epidemiology , etiology , clinical work-up and diagnosis , anatomy & physiology , histopathology , staging and grading , rationale for treatment selection and prognosis . 1.5 lecture hours per week . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-307 ( Required , Concurrent ).
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