Medical Dosimetry Diploma (D45450)

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The curriculum is designed to prepare ARRT certified radiation therapists to work in the care of cancer patients as medical dosimetrist. The curriculum provides instruction to enable the participant to become a member of the radiation oncology team.

The curriculum content includes specific coursework to provide classroom and direct clinical experience to train the student in the fundamentals of medical dosimetry practice using current technology, tool and techniques. Students will participate in studies related to the role of the medical dosimetrist and professional ethics, radiation oncology anatomy, treatment planning, dose calculations, clinical oncology, brachytherapy, dosimetry physics, radiation protection, quality assurance and computer applications.

Graduates of the program will be able to obtain employment as a medical dosimetrist and apply to the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) to sit for a national certification.

Major Courses

DOS 210 - Introduction to Dosimetry Credit Hours: 3
DOS 220 - Treatment Planning I Credit Hours: 2
DOS 221 - Treatment Planning II Credit Hours: 2
DOS 230 - Clinical Research Exper Credit Hours: 2
DOS 243 - Dosimetry Physics Credit Hours: 2
DOS 250 - Dose Calculations Credit Hours: 2
DOS 260 - Dosimetry Special Procedures Credit Hours: 3
DOS 270 - Medical Dosimetry Capstone Credit Hours: 2
DOS 280 - Clinical Education I Credit Hours: 4
DOS 281 - Clinical Education II Credit Hours: 4
DOS 282 - Clinical Education III Credit Hours: 4
DOS 283 - Clinical Education IV Credit Hours: 5
DOS 284 - Clinical Education V Credit Hours: 5

Total: 40 Credit Hours

General Education Courses

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Credit Hours: 3

Total: 6 Credit Hours

Total Credits for Diploma: 46

Note:

Students making satisfactory progress should complete this program in four semesters. Additional time may be needed to complete general education courses.

This program has special admissions requirements. These requirements are in addition to those completed for the College. Please visit www.pittcc.edu to review the requirements (click on Health Sciences > Admissions).

The Medical Dosimetry program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

JRCERT
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Telephone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org