2024-2025 University Catalog

RTH-2220 TREATMENT PLANNING 2

This course is a continuation of Treatment Planning 1. Photon and electron beam therapy and dosimetry will be discussed along with the factors that influence them. Dose distribution, dose calculation, and treatment planning application will be emphasized. The role of computers in radiation therapy will be discussed. Brachytherapy sources, applicators, and implant methods as well as 3-D Conformal, Intensity Modulated, and other new technologies in radiation therapy will be introduced.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RTH-1120, RTH-1130, RTH-1150

Corequisite

RTH-2135, RTH-2230