RTT 200 Introduction to Radiation Ther
Lead Faculty: Ms. Mellonie Fisher Brown
Course Description
Foundations in radiation therapy and the practitioner’s role in the health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the educational program, health care organizations, principles of radiation and health safety and professional responsibilities of the radiation therapist.
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the policies and procedures of the radiation therapy program and identify the responsibilities of a radiation therapy student.
- Discuss the policies and procedures of clinical education settings.
- Use library/internet sources pertinent to radiation oncology.
- Discuss the responsibility of patient, staff and facility confidentiality.
- Discuss cancer treatment on a global, national, state, and individual level.
- Incorporate key terms used in principles and practice of radiation therapy.
- Analyze the role of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy in the treatment of neoplastic disease.
- Explore basic radiation therapy principles.
- Explore psychosocial issues faced by people diagnosed with cancer.
- Describe key aspects of radiation safety.
- Differentiate between accreditation, credentialing, certification, registration, licensure and regulations.
- Explore the radiation therapist scope of practice, practice standards and the professional code of ethics.
- Discuss the benefits of continuing education as related to improved patient care.
- Discuss career advancement and opportunities for the radiation therapist.
