Technical Radiation Oncology

Catalog description

Students master basic concepts of radiation therapy and the technical aspects of radiation oncology, including custom block, mold and immobilization fabrication, intensity modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, intraoperative radiotherapy and brachytherapy. Principles of surgery and oncology are presented. Students are required to participate in hands-on simulation laboratory activities. A detailed study is presented of the operation and function of radiotherapeutic equipment to include linear accelerators, cobalt units, superficial and orthovoltage units. Students are required to identify equipment faults and the appropriate responses to clearing faults.