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ARCHIVED 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RDT 430 - Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I

3.00 credit hours
Content is designed to examine and evaluate the management of neoplastic disease using knowledge of arts and sciences, while promoting critical thinking and the basics of ethical clinical decision making. The epidemiology, etiology, detection, diagnosis, patient condition, treatment and prognosis of neoplastic disease will be presented, discussed and evaluated in relationship with histology, anatomical site and patterns of spread. The radiation therapists responsibility in the management of neoplastic disease will be examined and linked to the skills required to analyze complex issues and make informed decisions.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RDT program and instructor consent.


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