2021-2022 Catalog

RAD-415 Dosimetry I

Discusses the factors that influence treatment planning and govern the clinical aspects of patient treatment. Topics to be covered include treatment planning with 3-D CT and MRI beams, isodose plan descriptions, clinical applications of treatment beams and advanced dosimetric calculations. Students will also contrast new emerging technologies with conventional radiation therapy techniques (SRT, SRS, IMRT, Image Guided Therapy, Respiratory Gating).

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RAD-315 and RAD-L415 concurrently; Radiation Therapy students only

Offered

Spring