DOS 250 - Dose Calculations

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

Prerequisite: DOS 210 and DOS 220
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in Medical Dosimetry program
Local Corequisite: None

This course introduces the student to the concepts, quantities, and methodologies to perform external beam dose calculations for a variety of clinical situations. Topics include dose calculation methodology, precision and consequences of error, and an overview of the various types of required dose calculations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform dose calculations for a variety of clinical situations.