RDTP 103B - Introduction to Oncology

Credits: 1

Description
This course will introduce the student to the disease process. The student will learn about the types of growths, causative factors, and biological behavior of cancer. Students will examine palliative care for the cancer patient. Basic medical terminology will be introduced.

Student Learning Outcomes

Compare the difference between benign and malignant tumors.
Assess the predictive factors, including genetics, lifestyle, age, and environment, in relation to how they influence the development of cancer and associated disease.
Rate the physiologic response in inflammation and cell injury due to pathological insult.
Examine the cellular response to radiation.
Differentiate the phases of cellular responses to radiation.
Compare and contrast the processes of repair and regeneration.
Examine tissue tolerance dose and list factors that alter the tolerance of tissues to radiation.
Explain the causes of cancer through environmental agents.
Evaluate the benefits, consequences, and application of cancer screenings.
Compare and contrast the various diagnostic tools used to diagnose cancer.
Examine the probable diagnostic, prognostic, staging, grading, and rationale for the appropriate therapeutic treatment (including generally accepted radiation doses) given a specific oncologic-related disease.
Examine the tumor characteristics, given the histology of the neoplasm.
Debate the probable routes of spread, given a specific tumor.
Interpret the key terms used in the principles and practice of radiation oncology.

Prerequisite: None