Medical Dosimetry

 
Medical Dosimetry 

HAN 492 Radiation Oncology Physics II (4 credits) This course provides students interested in a career in medical dosimetry with an introduction to medical physics for radiation oncology. Coursework includes a two-part series that provides the basis for further study of the applications of radiation oncology physics to radiation treatment planning and radiation dose calculations. In addition, coursework covers topics such as radiation dose distribution, patient dose calculations, treatment planning, electron beam therapy, brachytherapy, modern treatment delivery, and radiation protection. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

HAN 486 Principles and Practices of Radiation Therapy (4 credits) This course introduces students to the practice and technical aspects of radiation therapy. An overview of cancer includes: statistics, epidemiology, etiology, patient education and assessment, and pharmacology and drug administration. Radiation therapy techniques specific to anatomical sites will be demonstrated and treatment outcome statistics discussed. Course also explores treatment options available to cancer patients. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropri

HAN 488 Medical Imaging and Processing (3 credits) This course presents an overview of a variety of diagnostic imaging modalities and therapeutic applications and procedures provided by modern health care facilities. Course also explores imaging equipment and procedures, and includes recording images on film media and operation of photochemical processing equipment. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.

HAN 482 Introduction to Pathology (3 credits) This course introduces students to the types of growth, causative factors, and biological behavior of neoplastic diseases. Staging procedures are introduced. Prerequisite: restricted to students approved for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science major.