RTT 112C - Fundamentals of Radiation Therapy Clinical
Credits: 1
16 Clinical Hours
Prerequisites: RTT 101
Co-requisites: RTT 102
Description
An Introductory clinical course in which students observe radiation therapy personnel in their daily treatment routine and receive hands-on experience with treatment equipment necessary to become a competent and qualified Radiation Therapist. Students are supervised by a certified Radiation Therapist. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Students will be charged for radiation badges.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Prepare treatment room with correct positioning and immobilization devices.
- Perform simple patient set-up techniques.
- Utilize proper body mechanics when assisting patients.
- Assess patients for side effects.
- Assist with fabrication of patient shielding.
- Interpret blood value reports.
- Utilize radiation safety techniques.
- Perform morning warm up quality assurance procedures.
- Perform basic knowledge/skills treatment competencies.
- Complete patient case studies.
Listed Topics
- Evaluations & Competencies
- Radiation Safety Techniques
- Case Studies
- Quality Assurance
Reference Materials
Clinical Oncology, American Cancer Society, Clinical forms, logs, outlines.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 11/08/2006
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