Radiation Oncology (ROC)

Focuses on basic technical skills in preparation for patient set up and treatment in the clinical setting. Emphasizes simulation and treatment parameters. Focuses on students gaining basic understanding of basic techniques and patient care skills through phantom and lab work prior to direct patient contact. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Introduces student to clinical setting and the basics of radiation oncology. Covers basic technical and patient care skills through supervised direct patient contact and phantom work. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 15 hours. Total 16 hours per week.

Continues supervised direct patient contact and phantom work with focus on technical skills related to equipment manipulation. With minimal assistance the student should be able to perform basic treatment and simulation proedures as well as patient care skills. Clinical 25 hours per week.

Introduces student to intermediate and complex treatment and simulation procedures as well as dosimetry, beam modification devices and brachytherapy competencies. Students whould demonstrate proficiency in equipment manipulation and intermediate care skills. Laboratory 25 hours per week.

Students perform intermediate procedures with minimal assistance and demonstrate comprehension of tasks related to complex procedures. During this clerkship the student should demonstrate the ability to work more independently. Laboratory 25 hours per week.