Class Lab Clinical Credit
MEDICAL DOSIMETRY
Effective Term –Fall 2006 [2006*03] – SBCC 07/21/06
DOS 210 Introduction to Dosimetry 2 0 0 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the students to the roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards relating to the medical
dosimetry practice, the oncology team, and professional organizations. Topics include the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), coding, clinical trials, individual/organizational accrediting agencies
and the inter-relationships of oncology professional organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to
identify medical dosimetry practice standards including HIPAA legislation, billing, and various accrediting
organizations.
Effective Term –Spring 2007 [2007*01] – CRC 09/20/06
DOS 220 Treatment Planning I 2 2 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DOS 210
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques used in external beam
radiation treatment planning. Topics include the use of medical imaging to identify and define target volumes,
immobilization techniques, ICRU treatment planning terminology, and the use of beam modifiers. Upon
completion, students should be able to understand the importance of imaging modalities, immobilization, ICRU
terminology, and external beam treatment planning.
Effective Term –Fall 2006 [2006*03] – SBCC 07/21/06
DOS 220 Treatment Planning I 2 2 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DOS 210 and RTT 233
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques used in external beam
radiation treatment planning. Topics include the use of medical imaging to identify and define target volumes,
immobilization techniques, ICRU treatment planning terminology, and the use of beam modifiers. Upon
completion, students should be able to understand the importance of imaging modalities, immobilization, ICRU
terminology, and external beam treatment planning.
Effective Term –Spring 2007 [2007*01] – CRC 09/20/06
DOS 221 Treatment Planning II 1 3 0 2
Prerequisites: DOS 210 and DOS 220
Corequisites: DOS 250 and DOS 243
This course is a continuation of DOS 220 and introduces the student to more complex treatment planning situations
encountered in external beam planning. Topics include dose volume relationships, dose response for tumors and
normal tissues, concepts 3-Dimensional planning, IMRT, IGRT, and issues relating to site-specific beam planning.
Upon completion, students should be able to design treatment plans for all body systems using 3-D and IMRT
computer planning.
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Effective Term –Fall 2006 [2006*03] – SBCC 07/21/06
DOS 221 Treatment Planning II 1 3 0 2
Prerequisites: DOS 210, DOS 220, and RTT 233
Corequisites: DOS 250 and DOS 243
This course is a continuation of DOS 220 and introduces the student to more complex treatment planning situations
encountered in external beam planning. Topics include dose volume relationships, dose response for tumors and
normal tissues, concepts 3-Dimensional planning, IMRT, IGRT, and issues relating to site-specific beam planning.
Upon completion, students should be able to design treatment plans for all body systems using 3-D and IMRT
computer planning.
Effective Term –Fall 2006 [2006*03] – SBCC 07/21/06
DOS 230 Clinical Research Exper 0 6 0 2
Prerequisites: DOS 221, DOS 243, and DOS 250
Corequisites: DOS 260
This course is designed to provide self-directed experiential learning for the student under a research mentor.
Topics include contemporary aspects of radiation oncology technical practice that impact treatment planning and
delivery with emphasis placed on research methodology and presentation techniques. Upon completion, students
should be able to submit a completed written research project and a formal presentation to program faculty.
Effective Term –Spring 2007 [2007*01] – CRC 09/20/06
DOS 240 Clinical Education I 0 0 24 8
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DOS 210 and DOS 220
This course provides an experiential opportunity for the student to observe and participate in the clinical areas
associated with medical dosimetry practice. Topics include introductory clinical rotations to areas associated with
medical dosimetry practice including simulation, CT, medical physics, mold room, and treatment planning. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency by the completion of clinical objectives.
Effective Term –Fall 2006 [2006*03] – SBCC 07/21/06
DOS 240 Clinical Education I 0 0 24 8
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: DOS 210, DOS 220, and RTT 233
This course provides an experiential opportunity for the student to observe and participate in the clinical areas
associated with medical dosimetry practice. Topics include introductory clinical rotations to areas associated with
medical dosimetry practice including simulation, CT, medical physics, mold room, and treatment planning. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency by the completion of clinical objectives.
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Effective Term –Fall 2006 [2006*03] – SBCC 07/21/06
DOS 241 Clinical Education II 0 0 24 8
Prerequisites: DOS 240
Corequisites: DOS 221, DOS 243 and DOS 250
This course provides an experiential opportunity for the student to observe and participate in increasingly
complicated procedures. Topics include clinical rotations for all aspects of external beam treatment planning,
including more complicated procedures such as IMRT and IGRT. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate competency by the completion of clinical objectives.
Effective Term –Summer 2007 [2007*02] – CRC 03/21/07
DOS 242 Clinical Education III 0 0 15 5
Prerequisites: DOS 241
Corequisites: DOS 230 and DOS 260
This course provides an experiential opportunity for the student to observe and participate more autonomously in the
clinical areas associated with medical dosimetry practice. Topics include clinical rotations for all aspects of
treatment planning, dose verification, quality assurance and brachytherapy. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate competency by the completion of clinical objectives.
Effective Term –Fall 2006 [2006*03] – SBCC 07/21/06
DOS 242 Clinical Education III 0 0 24 8
Prerequisites: DOS 241
Corequisites: DOS 230 and DOS 260
This course provides an experiential opportunity for the student to observe and participate more autonomously in the
clinical areas associated with medical dosimetry practice. Topics include clinical rotations for all aspects of
treatment planning, dose verification, quality assurance and brachytherapy. Upon completion, students should be
able to demonstrate competency by the completion of clinical objectives.
Effective Term –Spring 2007 [2007*01] – CRC 09/20/06
DOS 243 Dosimetry Physics II 1 3 0 2
Prerequisites: DOS 210 and DOS 220
Corequisites: DOS 221 and DOS 250
This course is designed to relate medical physics theory to clinical tools and techniques used by the medical
dosimetrist. Topics include design, operation, and QA of linear accelerators, CT scanners, treatment simulators, and
treatment planning computer hardware and software. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the
components and operation of a linear accelerator, CT scanner and simulator.
Effective Term –Fall 2006 [2006*03] – SBCC 07/21/06
DOS 243 Dosimetry Physics II 1 3 0 2
Prerequisites: DOS 210, DOS 220, and RTT 233
Corequisites: DOS 221 and DOS 250
This course is designed to relate medical physics theory to clinical tools and techniques used by the medical
dosimetrist. Topics include design, operation, and QA of linear accelerators, CT scanners, treatment simulators, and
treatment planning computer hardware and software. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the
components and operation of a linear accelerator, CT scanner and simulator.
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Effective Term –Spring 2007 [2007*01] – CRC 09/20/06
DOS 250 Dose Calculations 2 0 0 2
Prerequisites: DOS 210 and DOS 220
Corequisites: DOS 221 and DOS 243
This course introduces the student to the concepts, quantities, and methodologies to perform external beam dose
calculations for a variety of clinical situations. Topics include dose calculation methodology, precision and
consequences of error, and an overview of the various types of required dose calculations. Upon completion,
students should be able to perform dose calculations for a variety of clinical situations.
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Effective Term –Fall 2006 [2006*03] – SBCC 07/21/06
DOS 250 Dose Calculations 2 0 0 2
Prerequisites: DOS 210, DOS 220, and RTT 233
Corequisites: DOS 221 and DOS 243
This course introduces the student to the concepts, quantities, and methodologies to perform external beam dose
calculations for a variety of clinical situations. Topics include dose calculation methodology, precision and
consequences of error, and an overview of the various types of required dose calculations. Upon completion,
students should be able to perform dose calculations for a variety of clinical situations.
Effective Term –Fall 2006 [2006*03] – SBCC 07/21/06
DOS 260 Brachytherapy Planning 2 3 0 3
Prerequisites: DOS 221, DOS 243, and DOS 250
Corequisites: DOS 230
This course is designed to present concepts and techniques for all types of brachytherapy (radioactive implant)
procedures used in radiation oncology. Topics include a review of radioactivity and radioactive decay,
characteristics of linear and point radioactive sources, implant systems, calculational methods, implant equipment,
and localization. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish among the various types and designs of
implants, and calculate isodose distributions.
See the SEL and SEM prefixes for generic Selected Topics and Seminar course descriptions.
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