RDTP 219B - Advanced Radiation Therapy Techniques

Credits: 2

Description
Content is designed to allow students to evaluate the radiation therapy process by examining case studies and completing specific modules related to those case studies defined by the ARRT: Differential diagnosis; Medical terminology used in the case; Radiologic procedures used in the diagnosis; types of biopsies performed; Pathologic identification of the cancer; Staging and grading of the tumor (using the AJCC Staging Manual); Treatment set up using 2-D film and conventional treatments; and dose calculation including total tumor dose, daily fractionated does, Organs at Risk (OAR) (create a hand generated dose histogram), and dose tolerances to OAR and both Deterministic and Stochastic effects. The second part of this class will focus on competencies performed in the clinical setting by students and the instructor will evaluate each competency based on the format of the RDTP 214-B Mastery Examination.

Student Learning Outcomes

Discuss case studies presented throughout the course and understand all 8 components listed in the course description.
Analyze side effects caused by radiation treatments (simulation process).
Educate patients on treatment side effects and how to manage them.
Discuss advanced treatment options.
Assess chemotherapy drug reaction on the human system and the management of side effects.
Perform radiation therapy skills to clinical competence.

Prerequisite: None