I. Radiation Oncology
(a) Overview of clinical radiation oncology
(b) Radiobiological basis of radiation therapy

II. External Beam Radiation Therapy
(a) Clinical photon beams
(b) Clinical electron beams

III. Brachytherapy
(a) Source characteristics
(b) Clinical aspects

IV. Treatment Planning
(a) Target volume definition and dose prescription criteria
(b) Photon beam dosimetry and treatment planning
(c) Electron beam dosimetry and treatment planning

V. Radiation Therapy Devices
(a) Isotopic units
(b) Linear accelerator (Linac)
(c) Cyclic accelerators
(d) Machine/Device acquisition
(e) Quality control and assurance
(f) Phantom systems

VI. Special Techniques in Radiotherapy
(a) Total body irradiation
(b) Stereotactic radiotherapy
(c) Intraoperative radiotherapy
(d) Hyperfractionation
(e) Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)

VII. Radiation Therapy with Heavy Particles
(a) Rationale
(b) Neutrons
(c) Protons
(d) Heavy ions

VIII. Radiation Protection and legal requirements in Radiotherapy

IX. Professional Ethics/Conflict of Interest/

Course Approval Form
Date: 6/16/04