RDTP 101B - Introduction to Radiation Therapy

Credits: 2

Description
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the foundations in radiation therapy and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices, and policies of the educational program, health care organizations, and principles of radiation and health safety and professional responsibilities of the radiation therapist will be discussed and examined. Students will also be provided foundation concepts and competencies in assessment and evaluation of the patient for service delivery. Psychological and physical needs and factors affecting treatment outcome will be presented and examined. Routine and emergency care procedures will also be presented.

Student Learning Outcomes

Review the policies and procedures of the educational program.
Discuss the policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the clinical education setting.
Explore the responsibilities of the radiation therapy student.
Examine the radiation therapist scope of practice, practice standards, and the ARRT professional code of ethics.
Explain the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
Appraise various medical emergencies along with the radiation therapist’s response including: allergic reactions, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, physical injury, shock, stroke, and seizures.
Differentiate common pharmacological agents and radiation contrast agents.
Specify proper routes of drug and contrast agent administration within the treatment setting.
Demonstrate proper universal precaution and other appropriate procedures for infection control.
Illustrate basic first aid principles.
Identify the protocols for radiation protection within the clinic setting.
Discuss concepts related to tumor markers in the blood and other relevant blood studies.
Define relevant medical terminology.
Recognize information included in treatment records and proper documentation procedures.

Prerequisite: None