MDO-615 Treatment Planning I
Discusses the factors that influence treatment planning and govern the clinical aspects of patient treatment. Topics include SAD and SSD dose calculation techniques, ICRU volume definitions, application of multimodality fusion in target definition, and 3D conformal treatment planning for major anatomic sites. Incorporates use of isodose curves, beam modifiers, volumetric dose evaluation, and correlation of critical organ dose limits to side effects. Introduces principles of specialized techniques including SRT, SRS, IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, and respiratory gating.
Prerequisite
Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci Medical Dosimetry MSMD