Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry

• Degree Requirements
• Learning Goals and Objectives

Degree Requirements: 14-19 courses with corresponding laboratories, 40-55 credits

Candidates for the master’s degree must complete a course of study consisting of 40-55 credits. Applicants possessing a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy can typically complete their master's degree with 40 credits of graduate study.

Medical Dosimetry Leveling Courses (5 courses with corresponding laboratories, 15 credits)

Candidates who have not completed an undergraduate program of study in Radiation Therapy are required to complete up to 15 credits of leveling courses. The graduate program director evaluates the unique background of each student at the time of acceptance into the graduate program to determine the number and type of leveling courses that are required. An additional 40 credits of graduate-level coursework are then required to earn the MSMD degree.

Students complete or waive the following courses:

RAD-315	Radiation Physics I	3
RAD-L315	Radiation Physics I Lab	1
RAD-423	Rad Onc Cross-Sectional Anatomy	2
RAD-427	Rad Onc Imaging Systems	2
RAD-428	Pathophysiology	4
MDO-610	Introduction to Medical Dosimetry	3

Medical Dosimetry Core Requirements (14 courses with corresponding laboratories, 40 credits)

MDO-615	Treatment Planning I	3
MDO-L615	Treatment Planning I Lab	1
MDO-710	Medical Dosimetry Practicum I	2
MDO-711	Radiobiology for the Medical Dosimetrist	2
MDO-712	Computing and Networking	1
MDO-713	Protocols and Operational Issues	3
MDO-714	Medical Dosimetry Internship	4
MDO-720	Medical Dosimetry Practicum II	3
MDO-721	Treatment Planning II	3
MDO-722	Medical Dosimetry Research Methods I	3
MDO-723	Brachytherapy for the Medical Dosimetrist	3
MDO-730	Medical Dosimetry Practicum III	3
MDO-731	Quality Assurance in Radiation Oncology	3
MDO-732	Medical Dosimetry Research Methods II	3
MDO-733	Medical Dosimetry Seminar	3

Practicum and Internship

It is during Medical Dosimetry Practicum I, II & III and Medical Dosimetry Internship that a student demonstrates the ability to apply didactic knowledge in the clinical setting. Students receive hands-on instruction in creation of treatment plans under supervision of board-certified clinical preceptors and complete treatment planning competencies according to the guidelines of the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD).

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MS in Medical Dosimetry Learning Goals and Objectives

Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program

Learning Goals	Learning Objectives
Students will...	Students will be able to…
Demonstrate clinical competence	- Apply standard treatment techniques - Produce treatable plans
Understand how to communicate effectively	- Demonstrate effective verbal communication skills - Demonstrate effective written communication skills
Develop and apply critical thinking skills	- Explain an adequate rationale for treatment plan design - Explore different beam arrangements to suit specific patient geometries - Analyze discrepancies encountered during treatment planning
Understand the importance of professionalism, growth, and development	- Comply with clinical policies and procedures  - Exhibit personal growth by continuously demonstrating interest to learn
Understand the principles of clinical research	- Assess the components of the research process  -Plan and conduct a research study

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