Medical Physics Practicum and Shadowing

Catalog description

The course gives hands on experience in practical aspects of medical physics. Special emphasis is given to the operation of various therapy units and dose measuring devices, techniques of measuring the characteristics of radiation beams, commissioning and quality assurance checks for radiation producing devices in the clinic. Diagnostic Imaging, and Nuclear Medicine, and Health Physics equipment and procedures may be included. The course includes shadowing a clinician, technologist, or physicist, while performing their routine clinical tasks. Consent of instructor required.