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Sep 17, 2024
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RDTP 233B - Clinical Practicum IV Credits: 1 Description Advanced Clinical Practicum stressing practical application of dosimetry competencies under the direct supervision of a medical physicist or dosimetrist. Continuation of advanced patient treatment competencies under the supervision of a Registered Radiation Therapist.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the necessary skills to perform simple SSD or SAD calculations.
- Identify pertinent information on an isodose plan in order to correctly calculate the monitor units needed to deliver the proper dose of radiation.
- Assist the physics department in the preparation of the patient chart.
- Check all documentation on the dosimetry record to assure that it is correct.
- Perform quality assurance procedures ensuring maximum radiation safety to patients and staff.
- Calculate single field, isocentric field and four field plans on computer generated patients.
- Complete a gap calculation for treatment purposes.
- Generate a treatment plan on the computer to reflect the correct dose, monitor unit and affected critical structures within the field.
- Calculate an electron field for cancer of the skin.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Graded: Letter Grade
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