RA 240 - Radiotherapy Technology IV

Credit Hours: 3

Further discussion regarding the various methods of diagnosing and treating malignancies. The signs and symptoms of cancer will be further discussed and the indications for treatment by radiation therapy, surgery and chemotherapy–or a combination thereof. The ideal treatment methodology for the various anatomical sites incorporating both the biological and the radiobiological rationale.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

identify the different etiologic factors that could induce cancers;
identify the various epidemiologic factors and thus be able to identify the various population groups with tendencies toward certain tumors;
identify the anticipated spread of disease from the sites that have been discussed; and
list and describe the various treatment modalities for each individual site, e.g. radiotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy or a combination thereof.

Prerequisites: RA 230
Corequisites: RA 204
S (C)

Two (2) 75-minute classes per week for fifteen (15) weeks.