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Dec 26, 2024
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RTT 212C - Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum 2
Credits: 4
24 Clinical Hours
Prerequisites: RTT 101 , RTT 102 , RTT 112C , RTT 120C , RTT 201 , RTT 202C
Co-requisites: RTT 211
Description
The student advances in technical competence on treatment units and simulator. The student will be afforded an opportunity to use a treatment planning computer, image processor and calibration equipment under direct supervision in a clinical facility. 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:
- Perform basic knowledge/skills treatment competencies
- Perform advanced knowledge/skills treatment competencies
- Perform basic knowledge/skills simulation competencies
- Perform advanced knowledge/skills simulation competencies
- Evaluate patient on a daily basis for treatment readiness
- Access and interpret patient’s treatment chart
- Construct custom beam fabrication shields
- Perform dose calculations and correlate to computer dosimetry
- Practice radiation protection and safety techniques
- Perform QA warm up procedures
- Complete patient case study reports
Listed Topics
- Patient Charting
- QA Warm Up
- Evaluations
- Quiz Outlines
- Treatment & Simulation Competencies
- Dosimetry Workbook
- Radiation Safety Procedures
- Case Study Reports
Reference Materials
Clinical Oncology, American Cancer Society
Case study outline
Clinical log sheets
Clinical quiz outline
Clinical forms
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 11/08/2006
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