- RAD510 - Introduction to Medical Dosimetry
This course introduces the concepts associated with medical dosimetry. Topics include common mathematical approaches, radiation protection, cross-sectional anatomy, common cancers and treatment techniques, QA, and radiation physics. This course is twenty weeks in length. Restricted to admission to the Medical Dosimetry Program.
Credit Hours: 2
- RAD515 - Medical Dosimetry Clinical I
This is the first course of a three course sequence. During the three course sequence, students will complete eight clinical rotations including Brachytherapy, Simulation, Gamma Knife, Treatment Aids, IMRT, External Beam, Physics, Special Measurements and QA. The length of these rotations varies from one to eleven weeks. During this course students will perform two to four of these rotations depending on the rotation schedule. While in the clinical setting students will observe and work directly with a medical dosimetrist. Emphasis is given on learning and understanding the role and responsibilities of a medical dosimetrist in the clinical setting. This course is twenty weeks in length. Restricted to admission to the Medical Dosimetry Program.
Credit Hours: 4
- RAD516 - Cultural Foundations and Theories of Education
Seminar provides an examination of the historical, social, economic and psychological foundations of allied health education with emphasis given to the nature and role of education and training in preparing for the field of medical education. The objectives of this seminar will allow the student to explore the nature and theories of education, the behavioral aspects of education including the assumptions and practices which underlie education. Special approval needed from the instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
- RAD520 - The Physics of Medical Dosimetry I
This course covers the following topics: Radiologic Physics, production of x-rays, radiation treatment and simulation machines, interactions of ionizing radiation, radiation measurements, dose calculations, computerized treatment planning, dose calculation algorithms, electron beam characteristics, and brachytherapy physics and procedures. This course is twenty weeks in length. Restricted to admission to the Medical Dosimetry Program.
Credit Hours: 3
- RAD521 - Advance Practice of Radiologic/Imaging Sciences I
This course will include a review of the following topics: Radiation physics, radiation biology, anatomy, pharmacology, human diseases/pathology, advanced imaging methods, advanced imaging modalities, and patient care.
Credit Hours: 3
- RAD525 - Seminars in Medical Dosimetry I
(Same as RAD 526) This course consists of various seminars/literature reviews associated with radiation oncology. Topics include treatment techniques for various cancers, technological advances in cancer treatment, cancer treatment trends, and the role of a medical dosimetrist. This course is twenty weeks in length. Restricted to admission to the Medical Dosimetry Program.
Credit Hours: 3
- RAD526 - Seminar in Radiologic/Imaging Sciences I
(Same as RAD 525) This course consists of various seminar/literature reviews associated with the radiologic/imaging sciences. Topics include imaging techniques, technological advances in the radiologic/imaging sciences, patient care trends, and the role of an imaging professional. This course is twenty weeks in length.
Credit Hours: 3
- RAD530 - The Essentials of Medical Dosimetry
This course expands on the essential concepts associated with radiation physics, dose calculations, radiation measurements, external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning, treatment aids, heterogeneities, electron and proton therapies, and IGRT. This course is twenty weeks in length. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in RAD 510, RAD 515, RAD 520, and RAD 525.
Credit Hours: 2
- RAD535 - Medical Dosimetry Clinical II
This is the second of a three course sequence. During the three course sequence, students will complete eight clinical rotations including Brachytherapy, Simulation, Gamma Knife, Treatment Aids, IMRT, External Beam, Physics, Special Measurements and QA. The length of these rotations varies from one to eleven weeks. During this course students will perform two to four of these rotations depending on the rotation schedule. While in the clinical setting students will observe and work directly with a medical dosimetrist. Emphasis is given on learning and understanding the role and responsibilities of a medical dosimetrist in the clinical setting. This course is twenty weeks in length. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in RAD 515.
Credit Hours: 4
- RAD540 - The Physics of Medical Dosimetry II
This course covers the following topics: Imaging for radiation oncology, IMRT, stereotactic radiosurgery, special procedures, particle therapy, hyperthermia, and radiation safety. This course is twenty weeks in length.
Credit Hours: 3
- RAD541 - Advance Practice of Radiologic/Imaging Sciences II
This course will continue to cover the same topics that were reviewed in RAD 521 but to a greater level of understanding. Topics include: Radiation physics, radiation biology, anatomy, pharmacology, human disease/pathology, advanced imaging methods, advanced imaging modalities, and patient care.
Credit Hours: 3
- RAD545 - Seminar in Medical Dosimetry II
(Same as RAD 546) This course consists of various seminars associated with radiation oncology. Topics include treatment techniques for various cancers, technological advances in cancer treatment, cancer treatment trends, and the role of a medical dosimetrist. This course is twenty weeks in length.
Credit Hours: 3
- RAD546 - Seminar in Radiologic/Imaging Sciences II
(Same as RAD 545) This course consists of various seminar/literature reviews associated with the radiologic/imaging sciences. Topics include imaging techniques, technological advances in the radiologic/imaging sciences, patient care trends, and the role of an imaging professional. This course is twenty weeks in length.
Credit Hours: 3
- RAD550 - Medical Dosimetry Clinical III
This is the third course of a three course sequence. During the three course sequence, students will complete eight clinical rotations including Brachytherapy, Simulation, Gamma Knife, Treatment Aids, IMRT, External Beam, Physics, Special Measurements and QA. The length of these rotations varies from one to ten weeks. During this course students will perform one to two of these rotations depending on the rotation schedule. While in the clinical setting students will observe and work directly with a medical dosimetrist. Emphasis is given on learning and understanding the role and responsibilities of a medical dosimetrist in the clinical setting. his course is ten weeks in length. Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in RAD 535.
Credit Hours: 2
- RAD555 - Medical Dosimetry Practice
This course brings all medical dosimetry concepts and calculations together for a final program exam. Additional topics include radiation biology, knowledge-based treatment planning, professional development, billing/coding, HIPAA, DICOM, infection control, and test taking strategies. This course is ten weeks in length. Prerequisites: RAD 530 and RAD 540 with grades of C or better.
Credit Hours: 2
- RAD556 - Individual Research in Healthcare
This course requires students to complete a research project in the field of healthcare based upon student interest and instructor approval. Each project will have a written paper as a final product and this paper will be submitted for publication, as approved by the instructor, in one of the professional journals within the field of healthcare. Restricted to School of Health Sciences graduate majors.
Credit Hours: 3
- RAD560 - Seminar in Medical Dosimetry III
This course consists of various seminars/literature reviews associated with radiation oncology. Topics include treatment techniques for various cancers, technological advances in cancer treatment, cancer treatment trends, and the role of a medical dosimetrist. This course is ten weeks in length. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in RAD 545.
Credit Hours: 2
- RAD565 - Independent Study
Directed independent study in selected areas of medical dosimetry studies. Special approval needed from the Program Director.
Credit Hours: 1-6
- RAD593 - Advanced Research
Students complete a research project including a special project related to administration in the student's chosen field which meets Graduate School guidelines. Restricted to School graduate majors and School advisor.
Credit Hours: 6
- RAD601 - Continuing Enrollment
This course is required to satisfy the Graduate School's requirement of continuous enrollment and is intended for those students who are enrolled in the program but cannot take a core academic course during a given semester. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director.
Credit Hours: 1
