Radiation Oncology (ROC) at Virginia Western Community College
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- ROC 110 - Introduction to Radiation Oncology
- Presents an overview of the field of Radiation Oncology, focusing on medical and technical terminology, practices and procedures, treatment charts, roles of staff, clinical objectives, treatment modalities, and equipment. Other topics include patient care, psychosocial issues, ethics and legal considerations of patient management.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - ROC 115 - Therapeutic Radiation Safety
- Presents an overview of radiation protection focusing on detection and measurement, shielding and room design, somatic and genetic effects, maximum permissible dose, surveys, source handling, personnel monitoring, and organizations and agencies that guide radiation protection procedures.(1-2 Cr.) Lecture 1-2 hours, Total 1-2 hours per week
1-2 credits - ROC 120 - Radiation Oncology/Pathology I
- Introduces malignant pathology arising in each anatomical site, radiation treatment rationale, treatment techniques, and radiobiological response.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - ROC 121 - Radiation Oncology/Pathology II
- Continues Radiation Oncology I, which focuses on malignant pathology arising in each anatomical site, radiation rationale, treatment techniques, and radiobiological response.3 credits
- ROC 125 - Pre-Clinical Techniques in Radiation Oncology
- 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.
2 credits - ROC 131 - Clinical Clerkship I
- 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.
4 credits - ROC 132 - Clinical Clerkship II
- 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 procedures as well as patient care skills.Laboratory 25 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ROC 131.5 credits - ROC 141 - Therapy Physics I
- Focuses on concepts of radiation production, interaction, and influencing factors. Emphasis is placed on atomic interactions and dose measurement techniques. Presents a comprehensive overview of the different types of machines used in Radiation Oncology.2 credits
- ROC 142 - Patient Care in Oncology
- Focuses on the unique needs of the cancer patient, including: site specific side effects, pharmacology, skin care, psychological and nutritional support, and patient care in emergency situations. Explores use of chemotherapeutic agents.Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
2 credits - ROC 145 - Quality Improvement
- Methods for performing various quality assurance tasks will be discussed, including the medical record component, as well as standards and specification of therapeutic equipment. Allows the student to acquire the knowledge and ability to recognize the inaccuracy of treatment delivery. Reviews warm-up guidelines.Lecture 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ROC 110.2 credits - ROC 151 - Introduction to Cross-Sectional Anatomy
- Introduces the study of basic anatomic structures and pathologies through digital concepts of medical imaging with emphasis on principles and practices of radiation oncology and diagnostic radiography.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - ROC 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ROC 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ROC 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ROC 225 - Emerging Technologies in Radiation Oncology
- Focuses on new and advanced techniques in Radiation Oncology. Emphasizes emerging procedures in simulation and treatment relative to tumor site and modality.Lecture 1 hour per week.
Co-requisite: ROC 232.1 credits - ROC 231 - Clinical Clerkship III
- Introduces student to intermediate and complex treatment and simulation procedures as well as dosimetry, beam modification devices and brachytherapy competencies. Students would demonstrate proficiency in equipment manipulation and intermediate care skills.Laboratory 25 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ROC 132.5 credits - ROC 232 - Clinical Clerkship IV
- 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.
Prerequisite: ROC 231.5 credits - ROC 241 - Therapy Physics II
- Studies methods and devices used for measurement of and protection from ionizing radiation. Discusses types of brachytherapy applicators and dose distributions systems and includes brachytherapy dose calculation exercises. Introduces electron beam dosimetry.Lecture 2 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ROC 141.2 credits - ROC 242 - Clinical Radiobiology
- Covers an advanced study into the principles of biologic responses to radiation. Focuses on the events that occur following absorption of energy from radiation at the cellular, tissue, and systemic whole body levels, and factors that influence the effects.2 credits
- ROC 243 - Dosimetry Planning
- Introduces clinical dosimetry and treatment planning to include various treatment techniques, calculations, equations, and beam arrangements.2 credits
- ROC 244 - Professional Seminar
- Correlates all major radiation oncology subject areas in preparation for national certification.Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Corequisite: All Radiation Oncology Core Courses.3 credits - ROC 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
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