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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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RDTH 230 - Pathology and Treatment Principles I
PREREQUISITES: RDTH 100 - Introduction to Radiation Therapy
PROGRAM: Radiation Therapy
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
Content of this course will provide the student with the fundamentals of each disease process. Malignant conditions, etiology and epidemiology, patient workup and methods of treatment are discussed. Attention is given to patient prognosis, treatment results and the effects of combined therapies. Students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate treatment setup procedures in the simulation lab.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Describe relevant anatomy and lymphatics for each structure.
- Identify the epidemiology and possible etiology for each cancer.
- Describe the most common pathologies for each structure.
- Explain the most common clinical features (symptoms) associated with each disease process.
- List the possible workup/staging techniques associated with each structure.
- Identify the treatment of choice and explain the combined modality approach.
- Describe in detail the radiotherapy treatment, rationale, and techniques used for each treatment process.
- List common side effects (late and acute) associated with the treatment of each structure.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Skin Cancer and Melanoma
- Respiratory Cancer
- Genitourinary Cancer
- Gynecological Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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