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RTT 214C - Clinical Radiation Therapy 2


Credits: 4
24 Clinical Hours

Prerequisites: RTT 203 , RTT 204C  
Co-requisites: RTT 213  

Description
The certificate student advances in technical competence and learns to use a computer, simulator and calibrate 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:

  1. Perform basic knowledge/skills treatment competencies.
  2. Perform advanced knowledge/skills treatment competencies.
  3. Perform basic knowledge/skills simulation competencies.
  4. Perform advanced knowledge/skills simulation competencies.
  5. Evaluate patient on a daily basis for treatment readiness.
  6. Access and interpret patient’s treatment chart.
  7. Perform hand calculations and correlate computer dosimetry.
  8. Construct custom beam fabrication shields.
  9. Practice radiation protection and safety techniques.
  10. Perform QA warm up procedures.
  11. Complete patient case study reports.
Listed Topics
  1. Patient Charting
  2. QA Warm Up
  3. Evaluations
  4. Quiz Outlines & Dosimetry Workbook
  5. Treatment Competencies
  6. Case Study Reports
  7. Simulation Competencies
  8. Radiation Safety Procedures
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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