Lecture and case-based discussion of patients who have complex management needs in the biomedical, physical, psychosocial and/or cultural/ethical realms.

Lecture and case-based discussion of patients who have complex management needs in the biomedical, physical, psychosocial and/or cultural/ethical realms.

This course emphasizes the operational aspects of physical therapy practice and personal preparedness as a health care professional.

This course emphasizes the operational aspects of physical therapy practice and personal preparedness as a health care professional.

An analysis of common radiation hazards encountered in medicine, research, industry, and the environment. Regulations and procedures for the safe use of ionizing and nonionizing radiations. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two and one-half hours.

Advanced aspects of the interaction of radiation with matter and specialized topoics in the dosimetry of ionizing radiations. Modifications of Bragg-Gray theory for application to megavoltage sources. Beta dosimetry. Specialized calibration techniques. Relative response functions of various media. Nontraditional techniques. Dosimetry of radiation rields including complex spectra.

Specialized and advanced topics in diagnostic imaging, including modulation transfer function analysis, image processing algorithms, acceptance testing, CT, NMR, ultrasound, etc.

Specialized external beam and brachytherapy treatment planning; advanced Bragg-Gray cavity applications, including Ngas and TG-21; calibration, acceptance testing, and quality control of therapy physics equipment.

A presentation of the full scope of use of implanted radiation sources for medical purposes. The course includes consideration of all aspects of brachytherapy dosimetry and treatment planning as well as modern and cutting-edge brachytherapy clinical practice. Characteristics of interstitial, intracavitary, and intraluminal implants, as well as remote afterloaders, are considered.

Independent directed research on theoretical and practical problems in the health-related radiation sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.