The Medical Dosimetry program is designed to train personnel in the discipline of dosimetry within a radiation oncology environment, and to prepare them to take the Certified Medical Dosimetrists board examination.
Medical dosimetry is a very dynamic, exciting field involving a combined knowledge of mathematics, physics, and the biologicial and medical sciences. Dosimetrists plan optical isodose distributions and treatment dose calculations for a variety of external beam, as well as brachytherapy treatments.
Medical dosimetrists must have excellent analytical skills, an ability to critically evaluate data and an aptitude for physics and mathematics. They must also be able to work closely as a team with physicists, physicians, radiation therapists and other hospital personnel.
A shortage of training programs exist in the field, which causes a shortage of dosimetrists. This program will aim to provide a supply of well-trained dosimetrists who will be able to meet the needs of radiation oncology facilities in the local area and beyond.
PrerequisitesThis program requires a previous degree in Radiation Therapy (ARRT), and a minimum of two years post-graduation clinical experience or a baccalaureate degree in physics from an accredited University.
Upon completion of the program, the student should be qualified to:
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Last Revised: Thu, Jun 07, 2007
