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Aug 14, 2024
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RDTP 202B - Radiotherapy Physics Credits: 3 Description This course is a continuation of RDTP 150B - Introduction to Radiation Physics and will provide the student with a more advanced insight into the principles of physics as they relate to radiation therapy. Included are; measurements, dosage, absorption, isodose curves, radiation safety and protection, room design and calibration of equipment, Brachytherapy as well as disposal of radioactive waste.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Examine and inspect the components of a Quality Management (QM) program.
- Interpret federal, state and institutional accreditation standards and reporting regulations for quality management.
- Recognize errors in treatment documentation.
- Examine the purpose and function of the Record and Verify system.
- Restate the purpose, procedure and frequency for all QA and QM procedures in a radiation therapy department.
- Demonstrate quality measurements on equipment in a radiation therapy department.
- Demonstrate and understand the dose measuring equipment and techniques.
- Interpret the meaning of machine calibration.
- Distinguish between safe and hazardous equipment operation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical formulas used in radiation therapy physics.
- Debate N.C.R.P regulations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of treatment room designs and NRC regulations.
- Examine radiation protection and safety.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Graded: Letter Grade
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