BS Medical Dosimetry Program Course Descriptions

Course Course DescriptionTextbook
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 deliveryTBD
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.