RADTX 350 - Radiation Therapy Physics I

3 CR

The course content is designed to establish a knowledge base of physics pertinent to developing an understanding of radiation used in the clinical setting. Emphasis on fundamental physical units, measurements, principles, atomic structure, and types of radiation. Topics include radioactive decay, specific activity, and beam intensity calculations. Presents the fundamentals of X-ray production and its interaction with mater

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Radiation Therapy, BAS.

Course Outcomes

Discuss applications of electrodynamics as they pertain to radiation therapy.
Interpret the fundamental forces of nature and their application in radiation therapy physics.
Analyze atomic structure and its application in the production of X-rays.
Analyze the interactions of photons with mater as they relate to radiography and radiation therapy and the factors that affect beam quality.
Assess radioactivity and the process of radioactive decay.
Solve equations and interpret graphs involving natural logarithms.
Appraise uses of brachytherapy sources for cancer treatment and prioritize the radiation safety procedures when working with brachytherapy sources.

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