RA 230 - Radiotherapy Technology III

Credit Hours: 3

Orientation to the various methods of diagnosing and treating malignancies. The signs and symptoms of cancer are 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 tumors;
identify the various epidemiologic factors and be able to identify the population groups with tendencies towards certain tumors;
identify the anticipated spread of disease from the various sites that have been discussed; and
list and describe the various treatment modalities, e.g. radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy or a combination thereof.

Prerequisites: RA 120
Corequisites: RA 203
F (C)

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