Clinical Practicum and Capstone

Course Description

This course combines hands-on clinical training with a culminating research project to prepare students for professional practice in medical dosimetry. Under the supervision of Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) clinical preceptors at affiliated radiation oncology sites, students will gain practical experience in treatment planning for a variety of cancer types using techniques such as 3D conformal, IMRT, SRS, SBRT, TBI, CSI, adaptive radiotherapy, and brachytherapy. Students will also observe CT simulations, participate in quality assurance activities, and complete a set of required clinical competencies, all of which must be signed off by their preceptor to fulfill clinical training requirements. In addition to the practicum, students will complete a capstone project involving original research on a measurable dosimetric topic, perform relevant statistical analyses, and present their findings in a formal written report and oral presentation to faculty and peers. With the program director's approval, this variable-credit course may be taken in any semester (fall, spring, or summer) for 1 or 2 credit hours. Note: To register for this course, students must be admitted into the Medical Dosimetry PSM program, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and upload results of their Pre-Clinical Screenings to Temple University's Patient Health Portal.

Code

PHYS 5187

Credits

1-2

Subject

PHYS

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Professional Science Master in Medical Dosimetry