 Anatomy and Physiology for the Radiologic Technologist IA systems approach to the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Anatomy of the thoracic and abdominal cavities, cytology, integumentary and skeletal systems. Appendicular and axial skeletons, gastrointestinal and urinary systems.
Anatomy and Physiology for the Radiologic Technologist II
A continuation of Anatomy and Physiology for the Radiologic Technologist I. Respiratory, lymphatic, circulatory, reproductive, endocrine, nervous and muscular systems.
Clinical Radiation Oncology I & II
Epidemiology, etiology, anatomy, patterns of spread, clinical presentation, detection and diagnosis, histopathology and disease classification related to various disease sites. Role of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and the multimodality treatment approach.
Computer Application in Radiation Therapy
Theory and technology of digital computers, digital imaging modalities and their application in radiation therapy.
Foundations of Radiation Therapy
Foundations in radiation therapy and the role of the radiation therapist. Introduction to radiation therapy education and professional responsibilities of the radiation therapist. Management of neoplastic disease.
Fundamentals of Radiologic Physics
Principles of physics, fundamental concepts of the structure of matter, production and use of electrostatics, electromagnetism, electrodynamics and principles of radiation. Structure of the x-ray tube and linear accelerator is introduced.
Medical Imaging and Processing
Theory and principles governing and influencing the production and recording of radiographic images. Focus on radiation oncology imaging equipment and related devices.
Oncologic Pathology
General principles of pathology. Emphasis on factors relating to and providing basis for tumor pathology and normal tissue repair.
Quality Management
Theory and application of the quality management program as related to professional standards of care and accreditation, certification, licensure and service delivery.
 Patient Care for Radiologic Technologists I
Basic patient care procedures, including caring for the physical and emotional needs of the patient and family. Routine patient care procedures, communication, safety, legal, ethical, and professional issues.
Patient Care for Radiologic Technologists II
A continuation of Patient Care for Radiologic Technologists II. Emergency patient care procedures, surgical asepsis, pharmacology and radiographic contrast media.
Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I & II
Introduction to radiation therapy equipment and its use in clinical practice. Professional issues and the management of patients with cancer will be addressed.
Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy III & IV
Current treatment modalities for cancer in specific sites including its pattern of spread and radiation oncology treatment regimes. Topographical, radiological, and CT anatomy is covered.
Radiation Biology and Protection
Principles of radiation protection and safety. Concepts and principles of radiation biology including requirements for regulatory, accreditation and health care organizations. Theories and principles of tolerance dose, time-dose relationships, fractionation schemes and the relationship to the clinical practice.
 Radiation Therapy Clinical Internships I -III
Supervised clinical experience with therapeutic applications. Experience in a variety of technical methods and procedures in the management of patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship IV -VI
Continuation of Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship I - III. Includes dosimetry. Under supervision, student assumes full therapist responsibilities.
Radiation Therapy Equipment and Operation
Theory and operation of a treatment console. Patient documentation, monitoring and safety, radiation protection, verification and quality control.
Radiation Therapy Physics
Nature and physical aspects of generation and interaction of radiation used in therapeutic radiology. Conceptual framework for the physics of diagnostic radiology will be presented.
Seminar in Radiation Therapy
Capstone experience researching and presenting new innovations in the field of radiation therapy. Examination and evaluation of the management of neoplastic disease and promotion of critical thinking. Preparation for certification examination.
Treatment Planning I
Dose and treatment time calculations for linear accelerators, superficial/orthovoltage and Co-60 treatment units. Application of isodose chart, central axis depth dose curves and beam profiles.
Treatment Planning II
A continuation of Treatment Planning I. Treatment planning optimizations and the application of beam modifiers. Contouring and the use of single and multiple beam therapies.
Techniques and Applications of Radioactive Materials
Elements and their basic components, different categories of atoms and factors involved in nuclear stability. Various types of radioactivity and methods for production of artificial radioactive sources. Dose determination and radiation detection for brachytherapy sources.
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