Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
RTS-303 Clinical Education II ( 3 ) The student therapist engages in the daily activities of the radiation oncology department while participating in the medical dosimetry , brachytherapy , treatment unit and simulation rotations . 8 hours per day , 3 days per week . One hour of recitation per week . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-209 , RTS- 307 ( Required , Previous ). | RTS 303R , RTS 303 , RTS 303RTS-304 , RTS-305 , RTS-306 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-303R Clinical Education II 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 303 . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-209 , RTS- 307 ( Required , Previous ). | RTS 303 , RTS-304 , RTS-305 , RTS-306 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-304 Technical Radiation II ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-209 , RTS- 307 ( Required , Previous ). | RTS-303 , RTS 303R , RTS-305 , RTS-306 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-305 Clinical Oncology II ( 1 ) 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 . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-209 , RTS- 307 ( Required , Previous ). | RTS-303 , RTS-304 , RTS-306 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-306 Applied Radiation Physics I ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-209 , RTS- 307 ( Required , Previous ). | RTS-303 , RTS 303R , RTS-304 , RTS-305 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-307 Principles of Medical Dosimetry ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites : RTS-200 , RTS-202 , RTS-203 , RTS-204 , RTS 204R , RTS-208 , RTS-209 ( Required , Concurrent ).
RTS-308 Cross-Sectional Anatomy ( 2 ) This course will introduce the students to the cross-sectional and topographic anatomy of the specific body systems and will discuss the relevance to the practice of radiation therapy . 2 lecture hours per week .
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