536 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions RADT 5867 - Competency Assessment/Residency Credits: (3) Assessment of competency knowledge and skills in the clinical setting. RADT 5868 - Final Competency Assessment Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Review and evaluation of student competencies. Course Descriptions - RATH RATH 4330 - Radiation Therapy Physics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, isodose distribution for isotopes and electrically-produced beams. Mechanics of Linear accelerators and Cobalt. RATH 4342 - Introduction to Treatment Planning Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Basic quantities and concepts in radio therapeutic dosimetry. Current aspects of the anatomical and physical consideration involved in planning and delivery of the therapy prescription. RATH 4410 - Radiation Oncology I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RATH 4412 - Radiation Oncology II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RATH 4414 - Radiation Oncology III Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [Full Sem] Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RATH 4444 - Advanced Treatment Planning/ B rachythe rapy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [Full Sem] Prescription interpretation, nuclide implants, brachytherapy and treatment techniques involving hyperthermia. Beam modification devices and theory of beam placement will be discussed. RATH 4446 - Quality Assurance Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Establishment of a quality assurance program for linear accelerators, simulators and therapeutic isotopes. RATH 4448 - New Technology in Radiation Therapy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Exploration of the emerging technology and new equipment used in radiation therapy. Prerequisite: Graduate of an approved Radiography Program or equivalent. RATH 4861 - Clinical Education I Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. RATH 4862 - Clinical Education II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. RATH 4863 - Clinical Education III Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [Full Sem] Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. RATH 4913 - Comprehensive Review Credits: (3) Typically taught: Summer [Full Sem] Review of all didactic and clinical courses and competencies. Guest lecturer and multiple mock registry examinations will be presented. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog