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Dec 26, 2024
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RTH 102 - Radiation Therapy Principles & Procedures 1
Credits: 2
2 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: RTH 101 , RTH 112C
Co-requisites: RTH 120C
Description
This course introduces the theory and practice of radiation therapy. The therapeutic relationship, the history of radiation therapy to modern times, simulation and treatment procedures, techniques and equipment are examined. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe radiation therapy as a standard of cancer treatment.
- Explain the importance of patient-centered care.
- Summarize professional standards of practice in radiation therapy.
- Analyze the history of radiation therapy through modern times.
- Compare and contrast methods of treatment equipment, procedures and techniques.
- Outline the procedure for providing optimal therapeutic delivery.
- Define key radiation therapy terminology.
- Describe radiation therapy procedures.
- Prioritize the steps for the computed tomography (CT) simulation process.
Listed Topics
- Introduction to cancer and causes of cancer
- The responsibilities of the radiation therapist
- Historical development of radiation therapy
- Therapeutic equipment
- Immobilization devices and techniques
- Treatment techniques and procedures
- CT simulation
Reference Materials
Required textbooks.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 2/10/2023
Last Reviewed: 2/10/2023
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