RTH-1150 TREATMENT PLANNING 1
This course is designed to establish factors that influence and govern clinical patient treatment planning for radiation therapy. Included are patient measurement, immobilization, and contour considerations as well as radiobiological factors. Computed tomography (CT) simulation is explained with historical context on conventional simulation. Radiographic consideration, anatomical landmarks, treatment simulation procedures, techniques, and objectives are emphasized. Class demonstration, laboratories, and projects are incorporated to complement specific content areas and are focused on clinical application of treatment planning and radiologic imaging principles.
These include simulator and linear accelerator operation, block fabrication, and beam modification.