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• RTH 112C: Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum 1

  6.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides an introductory hands-on experience in a radiation therapy clinical setting. Under direct supervision of a certified radiation therapist, students observe and practice basic technical, professional and critical thinking skills while interacting with patients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    RTH 101   
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• RTH 120C: Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum 2

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides an introductory hands-on experience in a radiation therapy clinical setting. Under direct supervision of a certified radiation therapist, students observe and practice basic technical, professional and critical thinking skills while interacting with patients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    RTH 101, RTH 112C  Corequisite:    RTH 102 
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• RTH 201: Radiation Therapy Principles & Procedures 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides advanced concepts in the practice of radiation therapy. Photon calculations and dose distributions, advanced therapeutic procedures, quality improvement proceduresand imaging in radiation therapy are examined. This course requires a per credit health career fee;check the tuition and fee schedule for current rates. Prerequisite:    RTH 102, RTH 120C  Corequisite:    RTH 202C 
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• RTH 202C: Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum 3

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides students with a continuing hands-on experience in a radiation therapy clinical setting.Under direct supervision of a certified radiation therapist, students continue to develop technical, professionaland critical thinking skills through observation, practiceand performance while interacting with patients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    RTH 102, RTH 120C  Corequisite:    RTH 201, RTH 218 
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• RTH 203: Radiation Therapy 1

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces the theory and practice of radiation therapy. The scope and standards of practice,legal and ethical issues, informed consent, the therapeutic relationship, the history of radiation therapy to modern times, simulation and treatment procedures, techniques and equipment, additional treatment options, advanced proceduresand quality control procedures are examined. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Corequisite:    RTH 204C 
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• RTH 204C: Clinical Radiation Therapy 1

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides an introductory hands-on experience in a radiation therapy clinical setting.Under direct supervision of a certified radiation therapist, students observe and practice basic technical, professional and critical thinking skills while interacting with patients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    (Associate's Degree in Radiography OR Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine) AND (Score of 80% or Higher on ARRT exam). Applicants with Bachelor's Degree and background in clinical radiation oncology will be considered Corequisite:    RTH 203 
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• RTH 211: Radiation Therapy Principles & Procedures 3

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course addresses treatment planning techniques and approaches for various anatomical structures. Dosimetry concepts and fractionation schedules are applied in multiple scenarios to demonstrate maximum efficiency for tumor control outcomes. Tolerance doses of organs at risk are examined and planning strategies are evaluated to minimize tissue consequences. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    RTH 201,  RTH 202C, RTH 218  Corequisite:    RTH 215, RTH 219, RTH 220C , RTH 222 
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• RTH 212C: Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum 4

  6.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides students with a continuing hands-on experience in a radiation therapy clinical setting. Under direct supervision of a certified radiation therapist, students continue to develop technical, professionaland critical thinking skills through observation, practiceand performance while interacting with patients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    RTH 201, RTH 202C   
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• RTH 213: Radiation Therapy 2

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course students examinedosimetry concepts, dose calculations, isodose distributions, field parametersand fractionation schedules for treatment delivery. Treatment planning techniques and approaches for various anatomical structures are investigated. Dosimetry concepts and fractionation schedules are applied in multiple scenarios to demonstrate maximum efficiency for tumor control outcomes. Tolerance doses of organs at risk (OARs) are examined and planning strategies are evaluated to minimize tissue consequences. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    RTH 203, RTH 204C  Corequisite:    RTH 214C 
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• RTH 214C: Clinical Radiation Therapy 2

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course provides students with a continuing hands-on experience in a radiation therapy clinical setting.Under direct supervision of a certified radiation therapist, students continue to develop technical, professionaland critical thinking skills through observation, practiceand performance while interacting with patients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite:    RTH 203, RTH 204C  Corequisite:    RTH 213, RTH 218 
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