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
Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4
College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: MHSMD_MDOS-Medical Dosimetry Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Schedule Type: Lecture
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