BS Medical Dosimetry Program Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Description | Textbook |
|---|---|---|
| MD301 Radiation Dosimetry (3cr) | This course focuses on introducing radiation terminology used in radiation dosimetry. Fundamental dose calculation theories are reviewed and an emphasis is placed on clinical and radiation safety related dosimetry techniques. | Required: Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 3/e Charles M. Washington and Dennis Leaver Mosby (Feb. 16, 2009) ISBN-13: 978-0323053624 Retail Price: $185.82 OR Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, 4/e Charles M. Washington and Dennis T. Leaver Mosby 2015 ISBN-13: 978-0323287524 Retail Price: $170.50 |
| MD303 Introduction to Imaging (3cr) | This course focuses on introducing fundamental radiation biology concepts. Emphasis is placed on radiation interactions, cell damage, cell survival curves, cell sensitivity and response, factors affecting cell response, tissue kinetics, effects on the fetus, biological models, and radiobiological risk assessment. | Required: The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 3/e Jerrold Bushberg, et al. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins (2011) ISBN-13: 978-0781780575 Retail Price: $150.77 |
| MD302 Radiation Biology (3cr) | This course focuses on introducing fundamental radiation biology concepts. Emphasis is placed on radiation interactions, cell damage, cell survival curves, cell sensitivity and response, factors affecting cell response, tissue kinetics, effects on the fetus, biological models, and radiobiological risk assessment. | Required Radiobiology for the Radiologist, 8/e Eric Hall and Amato Giaccia Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins (2019) ISBN-13: 978-1496335418 OR Radiobiology for the Radiologist, 7/e Eric Hall and Amato Giaccia Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins ISBN-13: 978-1608311934 |
| MD305 Radiation Therapy I (3cr) | This course focuses on applying the fundamental radiation oncology physics concepts to external beam radiation therapy. An emphasis is placed on understanding basic dosimetry quantities, dose calculation parameters, dose calculations, monitor unit calculations, instrumentation, and radiation generating equipment. | Required: Khan’s The Physics of Radiation Therapy 6/e. Dr. John Gibbons. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins 2019 ISBN-13: 978-1496397522 |
| MD306 Radiation Therapy II (3cr) | This course builds upon the fundamental ideas developed in Radiation Therapy I. A wide range of specialized topics are covered. The intent is to familiarize the student with a broad swath of special procedures encountered in radiation oncology, and to provide in-depth understanding of the most common of these special procedures. The course also covers the process of machine acceptance and commissioning, the use of this data by the operator of the treatment planning system, and how the system then uses that data to calculate doses from therapy devices. Emphasis throughout this course is placed on quality control and quality assurance. Prerequisite: Radiation Therapy I (MD305) | Required: Khan’s The Physics of Radiation Therapy 6/e. Dr. John Gibbons. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins 2019 ISBN-13: 978-1496397522 |
| MHP308 Health Physics & Radiation Safety (3cr) | This course builds upon the fundamental ideas developed in Radiation Therapy I. A wide range of specialized topics are covered. The intent is to familiarize the student with a broad swath of special procedures encountered in radiation oncology, and to provide in-depth understanding of the most common of these special procedures. The course also covers the process of machine acceptance and commissioning, the use of this data by the operator of the treatment planning system, and how the system then uses that data to calculate doses from therapy devices. Emphasis throughout this course is placed on quality control and quality assurance. Prerequisite: Radiation Therapy I (MD305) | Required: Medical Health Physics Health Physics Society AAPM (2006) ISBN-13: 978-1930524316 Retail Price: $75.00 |
| MD304 Brachytherapy (3cr) | This course focuses on introducing fundamental radiation biology concepts. Emphasis is placed on radiation interactions, cell damage, cell survival curves, cell sensitivity and response, factors affecting cell response, tissue kinetics, effects on the fetus, biological models, and radiobiological risk assessment. | Required: No text required. Materials will be provided as needed. |
| MD390 Medical & Professional Ethics (1cr) | This course focuses on areas that require an understanding of medical ethics. Emphasis will be placed on patient data, patient records, publications, presentations, general professional conduct, medical malpractice, and research. | Required: No text required. Materials will be provided as needed |
| BIOL301 Human Anatomy & Physiology (4cr) | This course is intended to provide the student with an overview of human anatomy and physiology in the framework of organ systems. The course is aimed at an audience of non-physician medical professionals, and as part of that end the anatomical component of the course emphasizes cross-sectional anatomy as seen on planar and cross-sectional medical imaging such as CT, PET, and MRI images. | Recommended: Human Anatomy & Physiology, 9/e. E. Marieb and K. Hoehn Benjamin Cummings (January 16, 2012) ISBN-13: 978-0321743268 (Course content is developed from this text) Retail Price: $214.34 Anatomy & Physiology, 8t/e. K. Patton and G. Thibodeau Mosby (April 10, 2012) ISBN-13: 978-0323083577 Retail Price: $196.00 |
| MD310 Treatment Planning I (3cr) | This course focuses on the didactic component and clinical component of treatment planning preparation and isodose distribution. The concepts and factors affecting preparation and planning are reviewed and evaluated. Prerequisite: one semester of Anatomy | Required: Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 4/e. Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2016 ISBN-13: 978-1469889979 OR Khan’s Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 5/e. Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2021 ISBN-13: 978-1975162016 Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 6/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2013) ISBN-13: 978-1451116489 OR Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 7/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2018) ISBN-13: 978-1496386793 |
| MD311 Treatment Planning II (3cr) | This course focuses on 3D treatment planning for the following body sites: Lung, prostate, breast, and head/neck. Emphasis is placed on patient positioning and immobilization, imaging, 3D geometry definition, treatment planning system functionality, treatment planning, dose verification, and terminology. Prerequisite: Treatment Planning I (MD310) | Required: Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology, 3/e R. Hoppe, T. Phillips, M. Roach Saunders (Sept. 23, 2010) ISBN-13: 978-1416058977 Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 4/e. Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2016 ISBN-13: 978-1469889979 OR Khan’s Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 5/e. Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2021 ISBN-13: 978-1975162016 Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 6/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2013) ISBN-13: 978-1451116489 OR Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 7/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2018) ISBN-13: 978-1496386793 |
| MD410 Treatment Planning III (3cr) | This course focuses on 3D treatment planning for the following body sites: Lung, prostate, breast, and head/neck. Emphasis is placed on patient positioning and immobilization, imaging, 3D geometry definition, treatment planning system functionality, treatment planning, dose verification, and terminology. Prerequisite: Treatment Planning II (MD311) | Required: Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology, 3/e R. Hoppe, T. Phillips, M. Roach Saunders (Sept. 23, 2010) ISBN-13: 978-1416058977 Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 4/e Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins ISBN-13: 978-1469889979 Retail Price: $119.86 OR Khan’s Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 5/e. Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2021 ISBN-13: 978-1975162016 Suggested: Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 6/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2013) ISBN-13: 978-1451116489 OR Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 7/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2018) ISBN-13: 978-1496386793 |
| MD411 Treatment Planning IV (3cr) | This course focuses on 3D treatment planning for the following treatment modalities: IORT, Electron Arc, TBI X-ray, and TBE-Electron. Emphasis is placed on: Patient Positioning & Immobilization, Imaging, 3D Geometry Definition, Treatment Planning System Functionality, Treatment Planning, Dose Verification, Plan Verification, and Terminology. Prerequisite: Treatment Planning III (MD410) | Required: Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology, 3/e R. Hoppe, T. Phillips, M. Roach Saunders (Sept. 23, 2010) ISBN-13: 978-1416058977 Retail Price: $247.75 Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 4/e Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins ISBN-13: 978-1469889979 Retail Price: $119.86 OR Khan’s Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 5/e. Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2021 ISBN-13: 978-1975162016 Suggested: Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 6/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2013) ISBN-13: 978-1451116489 OR Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 7/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2018) ISBN-13: 978-1496386793 |
| MD320 Clinical Rotation I (4cr) | This is a clinically oriented course with a focus on simulation, treatment planning techniques, and plan evaluation. | Required: Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology, 3/e R. Hoppe, T. Phillips, M. Roach Saunders (Sept. 23, 2010) ISBN-13: 978-1416058977 Retail Price: $247.75 Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 4/e Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins ISBN-13: 978-1469889979 Retail Price: $119.86 Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 6th Ed. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2013) ISBN-13: 978-1451116489 Retail Price: $ 204.99 |
| MD321 Clinical Rotation II (4cr) | This is a clinically oriented course with a focus on simulation, treatment planning techniques, and plan evaluation. Prerequisite: Clinical Rotation I (MD320) | Required: Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology, 3/e R. Hoppe, T. Phillips, M. Roach Saunders (Sept. 23, 2010) ISBN-13: 978-1416058977 Retail Price: $247.75 Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 4/e Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins ISBN-13: 978-1469889979 Retail Price: $119.86 Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 6/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2013) ISBN-13: 978-1451116489 Retail Price: $ 204.99 |
| MD420 Clinical Rotation III (4cr) | This is a clinically oriented course with a focus on simulation, treatment planning techniques, and plan evaluation. Prerequisite: Clinical Rotation II (MD321) | Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology, 3/e R. Hoppe, T. Phillips, M. Roach Saunders (Sept. 23, 2010) ISBN-13: 978-1416058977 Retail Price: $247.75 Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 4/e Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins ISBN-13: 978-1469889979 Retail Price: $119.86 Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 6/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2013) ISBN-13: 978-1451116489 Retail Price: $ 204.99 |
| MD421 Clinical Rotation IV (4cr) | This is a clinically oriented course with a focus on simulation, treatment planning techniques, and plan evaluation. Prerequisite: Clinical Rotation III (MD420) | Required: Leibel and Phillips Textbook of Radiation Oncology, 3/e R. Hoppe, T. Phillips, M. Roach Saunders (Sept. 23, 2010) ISBN-13: 978-1416058977 Retail Price: $247.75 Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, 4/e Faiz Khan and Paul Sperduto Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins ISBN-13: 978-1469889979 Retail Price: $119.86 Perez and Brady’s Principles and Practice of Radiation Oncology, 6/e. Halperin, E., Brady, L., Perez, C., and Wazer, D. LWW (2013) ISBN-13: 978-1451116489 Retail Price: $ 204.99 |
| MD495 Capstone (3cr) | This course will include a comprehensive review of content in medical dosimetry. It is designed to assist the student in preparing for the national certification examination in medical dosimetry. It is also designed to prepare the B.S. student to enter the workforce. This course is Pass/Fail and should be taken by the non-certified medical dosimetry student. | Online library JPU course management system Clinical Guidance for Students |
| MD499 Clinical Internship (4cr) | The student participates in a clinical internship. The internship is designed to give the student laboratory/clinical instruction in specific areas of medical physics and dosimetry practice. The student keeps a daily journal of their progress on each of the course competencies, to include not only assigned calculations and discussion but also relevant notes and observations on clinical practice. This course is worth 4 credit hours. Students can expect 720 hours of clinical time consisting of a maximum of 16 hours per week spent in the clinical setting for 45 weeks. The specific schedule is determined between the Clinical Preceptor and student. The student can expect to spend some time outside of competency completion on prep work, case study, discussions, etc. | Online library JPU course management system Clinical Guidance for Students |
| MD351 Introduction to Medical Physics (3cr) | This course serves as a basic introduction to the Medical Physics field, covering all four of its sub-specialties. The student will be introduced to radiation therapy, diagnostic imaging, nuclear medicine, and health physics/radiation safety. These topics will include measurement and calculation of radiation dose in humans, radiation biology, and modern technologies such as stereotactic radiosurgery and brachytherapy. Upon completing the course, the student will have a broad understanding of the widespread applications of physics in the medical field. | Required: No text required. Materials will be provided as needed. |
| MD352 Imaging Anatomy (3cr) | This course provides a detailed study of the central nervous system, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal system as demonstrated on magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Anatomy will be demonstrated in transverse, sagittal, and coronal sectional imaging planes. Homework exercises and quizzes are provided weekly in order to prepare for the midterm and final examinations. Prerequisite: one semester of Anatomy | Required: Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals, 3/e Lorrie L. Kelly and Connie M. Petersen Elsevier Mosby (2013) ISBN-13: 978-0323082600 Retail Price: $116.00 Recommended: CT and MRI of the Whole Body, 5/e Haaga, John, et al. Elsevier Mosby (2009) ISBN-13: 978-0323053754 Retail price: $301.59 Recommended Atlases: Neuroanatomy: An Atlas of Structures, Sections, and Systems, 7/e Duane E. Haines Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins (2008) ISBN-13: 978-0781763288 Retail Price: $88.00 Neuroanatomy: An Atlas of Structures, Sections, and Systems, 7/e Duane E. Haines Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins (2008) ISBN-13: 978-0781763288 Retail Price: $88.00 Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy, 4/e Weir J., Abrahams P., Spratt J., and Salkowski L. Elsevier Mosby (2011) ISBN-13: 978-0723434573 Retail Price: $62.36 |
| MATH201 Calculus I (3cr) | This course is the first in a series of two designed to familiarize the student with the calculus. This particular course covers the fundamentals of calculus: the derivative and integral. It also covers a selection of topics to prepare the student for the second course in the series. | Required: Calculus, 9/e. Ron Larson and Bruce Edwards Brooks Cole (Jan. 16, 2009) ISBN-13: 978-0547167022 Retail Price: $127.20 Recommended: Introduction to Real Analysis William F. Trench Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Free Edition 1.01, October 2009 ISBN: -13: 978-0130457868 Retail Price: $43.26 |
| MD205 Introduction to Radiation Therapy Planning (3cr) | This course will focus on treatment planning and dose calculations utilizing different types of treatment modalities as well as different field arrangements. | Required: Radiation Therapy Planning, 2/e. Gunilla Bentel McGraw Hill Professional (1996) ISBN-13: 978-0070051157 Retail Price: $98.29 |
| MD403 Advanced Imaging (3cr) | To provide students with the basic knowledge of advanced imaging technologies such as Computed Tomography (CT), Ultrasound (US), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). | TBD |
| MD405 Alternative Modalities-Proton Therapy (3cr) | This course gives the student a background in the fundamental science underlying proton and heavy ion therapy. The radiological physics of these particles is treated first to give the student background necessary for the remainder of the course. The remainder of the course emphasizes the unique challenges faced with treatment planning for the various body sites to include: immobilization, simulation, contouring, planning, plan review, patient QA, IGRT, and proton treatment delivery | TBD |
| MD497 Capstone (3cr) | This course is designed to be the culminating course for the Bachelor of Science candidate who has already achieved their national certification in medical dosimetry. Included will be a clinical project with a clinical journal and 180 hours of clinical experience required. The course will also include submission of a literature review on a medical dosimetry topic. | None. Online resources, including the school’s online library, will be used. |