2024-2025 Catalog

MDO-610 Introduction to Medical Dosimetry

This course will serve as an introduction to the radiation therapy care process in a Radiation Oncology department with a focus on the roles of medical dosimetrist and the multidisciplinary care team. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, role-playing, and case studies, students will be introduced to the professional and clinical aspects of medical dosimetry. Additional topics include common terminology in radiation oncology, radiation safety, patient rights, infection control, communication for the clinic, patient assessment, and psychosocial aspects of cancer. Students will also be introduced to fundamental principles of treatment planning with a focus on palliative and simple pelvic plans.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci Medical Dosimetry MSMD