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RON 211

— Introduction to Radiation Oncology Physics

(3-6 units)

Introduction to radiation oncology physics. Overview of treatment methodologies. Medical physics equipment. Treatment machine dosimetry, including calibration. Machine quality assurance. Patient dosimetry. Treatment planning. Simulation and treatment. Treatment quality assurance, including calculation checks and chart checks. Brachytherapy.

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Introduction to radiation oncology physics. Overview of treatment methodologies. Medical physics equipment. Treatment machine dosimetry, including calibration. Machine quality assurance. Patient dosimetry. Treatment planning. Simulation and treatment. Treatment quality assurance, including calculation checks and chart checks. Brachytherapy. Learning Activities: Variable. Enrollment Restriction(s): Limited to 3 students. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Learning Activities: Variable. Enrollment Restriction(s): Limited to 3 students. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.

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