DOS 210 - Introduction to Dosimetry

Class Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in Medical Dosimetry program
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course provides a review of the principles and practices of radiation therapy and introduces the students to the roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards relating to the medical dosimetry practice, the oncology team, and professional organizations. Emphasis is placed on content specifications from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists radiation therapy examination, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), coding, clinical trials, individual/organizational accrediting agencies and the interrelationships of oncology professional organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to pass the mock registry examinations and identify medical dosimetry practice standards related to HIPAA legislation, billing, and accreditation.