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    Apr 18, 2024  
2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MDOS 7649 - Treatment Planning 1



The first part of a two part course sequence will cover basic treatment planning techniques for specific malignant disease entities by site of occurrence. The disease processes and the treatment planning philosophy will be discussed, as well as the relationship of these concepts to clinical simulation and treatment planning procedures. Recognition of human anatomy in three and four dimensions, dose tolerances of critical structures and prior knowledge of radiation equipment will be utilized. Methods of manual and computerized dose calculation will be introduced. The student will research, evaluate, justify and accurately implement treatment plans in the clinical setting.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4

Course Level: Graduate Semester

Allied Health SciencesMHSMD_MDOS-Medical DosimetryGraduate Semester


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