RTT 215 - Medical Imaging and Simulation

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Radiation Therapy Technology

Description:

This is a course which covers two main components of radiation therapy technology. The first section will provide the student with the opportunity to examine human structure as it appears through medical imaging. The student will be required to recognize and identify anatomical landmarks utilized as reference points in patient positioning and set up. Emphasis is placed on cross-sectional anatomy. The second section of the course will provide the student with the fundamentals of radiographic exposure technique. Processing of images will be discussed as they are related to simulations and treatment planning with a focus on three-dimensional views. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

RTT 101, RTT 102, RTT 112C, RTT 120C, RTT 201, RTT 202C 

Corequisites:

RTT 211, RTT 212C 

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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