RDTP 100 - Introduction to the Radiation Therapy Profession

Credits: 1

Semesters Offered: No information available.
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Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to the academic, clinical, certification, and licensure requirements for becoming a radiation therapist. Topics covered will include a basic understanding of cancers origin, treatment considerations, role and scope of the radiation therapist, academic and clinical requirements for sitting for national certification. Other topics will include introductory professional terminology, patient interaction, the linear accelerator, and the role of other members of the oncology team.

Student Learning Outcomes

Locate the academic, clinical, and examination requirements for radiation therapists.
Discuss the role of the radiation therapist in the treatment of cancer.
Define basic radiation oncology terminology.
Compare and contrast the different types of radiation.
Explain the purpose of simulation as part of the radiation treatment process.
Perform a basic radiation intensity calculation.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade