RTT 101 - Introduction to Radiation Therapy

 
Description
This is an introduction to the principles of radiation therapy. The student learns the duties and responsibilities of a radiation therapist and the types of equipment and procedures used in patient care. The laboratory portion of this course focuses on performance of basic patient care skills and utilization of immobilization.  This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Examine the basic principles of cancer and cancer pathology
2. Categorize equipment used for radiation therapy treatment and demonstrate thier uses
3. Explain basic principles of radiation for therapeutic treatment
4. Apply techniques of proper infection control practices
5. Identify surface anatomy to demonstrate proper body mechanics and patient positioning techniques
6. Perform patient assessments to interpret and document accurately in medical record
7. Justify ethical principles applicable to the healthcare setting
8. Demonstrate proper body mechanics to perform various treatment procedural set-ups
9. Outline the process of x-ray production

1. Overview of cancer and pathology
2. Immobilization devices
3. Body mechanics
4. Medical imaging and x-ray production
5. Legal and ethical principles
6. Infection control
7. Emergencies in healthcare
8. Surface anatomy and positioning
9. Treatment procedures
10. Other treatment modalities
11. Patient assessment, care and education
12. The medical record and charting

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