Advanced Radiologic Imaging
This course reviews production of Medical images with radiologic equipment as well as ultrasound, MRI, and radionuclide scans.
1 semester credit

Simulation for Medical Dosimetrists
Techniques of simulation of treatment set-ups are reviewed and advanced methods of virtual simulation are explored.
1 semester credit

Anatomy for Medical Dosimetrists
Anatomical structure and function which affects treatment planning processes is addressed along with identification of anatomic structures on radiographs, CT, and MRI images.
1 semester credit

Fundamentals of Radiation Safety for Medical Dosimetrists
Radiation Safety measures are reviewed and updated according to federal and state mandates.
1 semester credit

Physics Fundamentals for Medical Dosimetrists
Fundamental Principles of physics important to the production and use of radiation for treatment purposes is reviewed and expanded.
2 semester credits

Introduction to Dose Calculations
This course introduces factors that affect dose delivered in radiation treatments and how these factors are accounted for in dose calculations.
1 semester credit

Introduction to Teletherapy Treatment Planning
Methods of best treating various disease sites with single or multiple field arrangements using x-rays and/or electrons are discussed.
2 semester credits

Fundamentals of Clinical Oncology for Medical Dosimetrists
This course covers cancer in general as well as specific disease sites, their treatment and management of patient care during treatment.
2 semester credits

Radiobiology for Medical Dosimetrists
This course reviews the effect of radiation on the human body, in the context of radiation treatments. It particularly focuses on factors affecting the therapeutic ratio.
1 semester credit

Brachytherapy for Medical Dosimetrists
The use of brachytherapy in radiation therapy is addressed. Characteristics of sources utilized for treatment as well as determination of source activity and dose delivered are included.
2 semester credits

Conformal Treatment Planning
Advanced planning techniques of conformal radiation therapy including three-dimensional treatment planning, IMRT concepts, and SRS planning are presented.
2 semester credits

Dosimetry and Instrumentation in Radiation Oncology
Dose measurement utilizing a variety of methods is discussed along with appropriate instrumentation. Calibration methods for linear accelerators are also discussed.
2 semester credits

Brachytherapy Treatment Planning
Methods and Instruments utilized to apply brachytherapy treatment planning techniques to clinical treatment situations are discussed.
2 semester credits

Dosimetric Quality Assurance
The methods and importance of periodic quality assurance procedures of treatment planning equipment and processes are covered in this course.
1 semester credit

Professional Issues for Medical Dosimetrists
This course introduces the student to the professional practice of Dosimetry, including the scope and standards of practice, legal, and ethical issues.
1 semester credit

Seminar in Medical Dosimetry
This course offers students an opportunity to practice answering questions and solving problems as they review course material to prepare for the national certification exam.
1 semester credit

Dosimetry Clinical Practicum I  (Track 1 only)
Students gain clinical experience in dose calculation and treatment planning methods for standard radiation therapy teletherapy treatments at an affiliated clinical site.
3 semester credits

Dosimetry Clinical Practicum II   (Track 1 only)
Students continue to develop clinical skills at a clinical affiliate, concentrating on more advanced planning and brachytherapy procedures.
3 semester credits

Dosimetry Clinical Practicum III   (Track 1 only)
Students continue to improve their treatment planning and dosimetric skills, concentrating on advanced planning methods and quality assurance techniques.
3 semester credits