DOSM 475 Concept Integration and Case Studies • 3 Cr.

Description

Preparation for the Certification Exam issued by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) through a comprehensive examination of coursework and student case presentations based on MDCB content specification. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program.

Outcomes

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Define the roles and responsibilities of the Medical Dosimetrist.
• Assess current research trends and identify implications to current practice of treatment planning.
• Define key planning goals for 2D, 3D, IMRT and special treatment procedures.
• Analyze a treatment plan for accuracy, reporting consistency and representing the desired treatment outcome.
• Calculate the dose and MU settings for a wide range of clinical scenarios using both manual and computer aided systems.
• Define key planning benchmarks for radioactive seed/material implants.
• Identify components of a successful QA program.
• For anatomical sites of the Head and Neck, CNS, Thorax, Breast, Abdomen, Pelvis and Extremities, define and indentify:

• Anatomy (including critical structure dose limits
• Pathology consideration for planning
• Treatment Port design and dosimetric considerations
• Site specific simulation practices
• Imaging requirements for various planning methods
• Appropriate dose reporting and valid calculations