MEDICAL DOSIMETRY Accredited by : Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL, 60606 - 3182 R E V . 2 0 1 5 HEALTH SCIENCE MAJOR IS MEDICAL DOSIMETRY THE RIGHT CHOICE FO R Y O U ? What is medical dosimetry? The field of tion treatment for each individual cancer survey shows the median salary of medical medical dosimetry involves the calculation of patient. The dosimetrist is an integral part of dosimetrists with 0-4 years experience to be dose and design of radiation field arrange- the radiation oncology team and, through $75,000 without Board Certification and ments for the treatment of cancer patients. regular treatment chart review and patient $85,000 with Board Certification. In New Dosimetrists use their knowledge of physics, dose measurement, helps to ensure that York, the starting salary range for recent anatomy, and radiobiology to develop an each patient receives the properly prescribed graduates of our program is $72,000— optimal arrangement of radiation portals to treatment. $85,000. Senior people in the field often spare normal and radiosensitive tissues Where do medical dosimetrists work? Medi- earn over $110,000. while applying a prescribed dose to the cal dosimetrists work in cancer treatment What else should I know? Since dosimetry targeted disease volume. centers, community hospitals, free-standing relies heavily on physics and knowledge of What is the role of the medical dosimetrist? clinics, medical schools, and in the medical human anatomy and physiology, a strong Dosimetrists are knowledgeable about radia- industry. background in math and science is neces- tion oncology treatment machines and equip- IsIs therethere aa demanddemand forfor medicalmedical dosimetristsdosimetrists inin sary. ment. In collaboration with medical physicists the medical field? According to the U.S. The Medical Dosimetrist Certification and radiation oncologists, they have the Department of Labor, there are over 800 job Board administers the certification exam. expertise to calculate radiation dosages and openings each year and the field will increase For more information, contact the Medical generate radiation dose distribution. by 22% over the next decade. Dosimetrist Certification Board or the Associ- Dosimetrists work with advanced treat- ation of Medical Dosimetrists. at the web- What is the salary range for medical dosime- ment planning software using interactive 3-D sites listed below. graphics to develop an optimal plan of radia- trists? A recent nationwide professional DOSIMETRY PROGRAM What is the Admissions Policy for the Medical puted tomography and ultrasonography. Fundamentals of Medical Dosimetry Dosimetry program ? Restricted to students approved for and Contouring: Covers a variety of appropriate senior year track in the Radiation Therapy disease sites that Minimum 1 semester of college calculus with “While a simultane- Health Science major. are fundamental to the planning com- a grade of C+ or better (or AP calculus— Introduction to Pathology: Pathology is petencies required during the clinical college credit); minimum 1 semester of the branch of medicine devoted to the year. Includes radio-geographical cross ous glut and short- college physics with a grade of C+ or better study and understanding of disease. -sectional anatomy using Computerized (or AP Physics—college credit); overall GPA of age of medical phys- This course will introduce the student to Tomography (CT), Positron Emission 2.5 in college-level coursework; HAN 395 mid the concept of disease. The types of Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Reso- -semester grade of 80% or higher; science icists may be a para- growth, causative factors and biological nance Imaging (MRI) imaging; full-body GPA of 2.5 or above Preference is given to behavior of neoplastic diseases are anatomical contouring; tolerance doses dox of academic those applicants who have the following: discussed. Staging procedures are for critical organs; patient treatment completion of Physics sequence Physics introduced. Restricted to students setup; immobilization devices; beam interest, its effect on 131/132 or Physics 125/126/127, or equiv- approved for appropriate senior year modifiers; Dose Volume Histograms alent, with grades of C+ or better; completion patients is real. track in the Health Science major. and electron planning including but not of calculus MAT 125 or MAT 131 with a limited to 3 Dimensional (3D) planning Radiation oncolo- grade of C+ or better. Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy: Introduces practice and tech- vs. Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) of all competency sites. gists are often lim- What are the requirements for acceptance to nical aspects of radiation therapy, in- the post--baccalaureate year ? cluding techniques specific to anatomi- Discussions include Radiation Therapy ited in the sophisti- cal sites and treatment outcome statis- Oncology Group (RTOG) protocols of all Health Science students apply to the post- tics and options available to cancer competency sites. Restricted to stu- cation of treatments baccalaureate year dosimetry program during patients. Includes cancer statistics; dents approved for appropriate senior the fall semester of the senior year. After epidemiology; etiology; patient education year track in the Health Science major. they can prescribe completing the senior year, graduates are and assessment; a review of the emo- Radiation Oncology Medical Physics prepared to enter programs for clinical train- due to unavailable tional and physical needs of cancer II: Provides students interested in a ing. Graduates who complete the post- patients; and pharmacology and drug career in medical dosimetry with an baccalaureate year program are prepared for medical physics administration. Restricted to students introduction to medical physics for entry-level medical dosimetry positions. In approved for appropriate senior year radiation oncology. This is the second expertise.” preparation for the post-baccalaureate year, track in the Health Science major. course in a two-part series that pro- seniors in the major must successfully com- Introduction to Treatment Planning: vides the basis for further study of the plete the following courses during the spring applications of radiation oncology - Ivan A. Brezovich, semester: Provides a detailed exploration of treat- ment planning in the field of radiation physics to radiation treatment planning Ph.D, Dept. of Rad. Radiographic Anatomy & Pathology: therapy. Includes, but is not limited to, and radiation dose calculations. Provides basic radiographic anatomy in-depth instruction in planning algo- Covers topics such as radiation dose Onc., University of from both the projection and cross sec- rithms, data transfer, dose computation, distribution, patient dose calculations, tional point of view. Introduces to basic plan evaluation and implementation, treatment planning, electron beam Alabama at Birming- disease processes, including the nature and Quality Assurance (QA). Reviews therapy, brachytherapy, modern treat- and causes of disease and injury. Exam- and discusses a variety of treatment ment delivery, and radiation protection. ham ines these processes on medical images planning systems and treatment ma- Restricted to students approved for acquired through radiography, computed chines. Restricted to students approved appropriate senior year track in the tomography, angiography, magnetic for appropriate senior year track in the Health Science program. resonance, scintigraphy, emission com- Health Science major. To declare Health Science as your major, you are required to HOW TO BECOME A HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENT attend an Advising Workshop. To schedule an appointment, Students can declare the Health Science major at any time during their please email Jennifer Jimenez at jennifer.wiener@ stony- academic career. All major courses are taken during the senior year. brook.edu In order to begin your senior year courses in the major, you must have: a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 and have successfully completed 91 credits Traci Thompson—Advising and have met all D.E.C/S.B.C requirements except TECH SBC re- quirement which will be satisfied during the senior year HSC, Level 2, Room 453 at least 16 credits in sciences, which must include HAN 200 and Phone: 631.444.2407 HAN 202 sequence, or equivalent sequence (ask advisor for infor- Fax: 631.444.1515 mation) [email protected] 21 credits of related electives, which must include HAN 251 and HAN 312 10 upper division credits. Jennifer Jimenez Successful completion of the following courses during the fall semester of HSC, Level 2 your senior year is required: Phone: 631.444.6349 Health Care Issues Fax: 631.444.1515 Professional Ethics [email protected] Communication Skills Professional Writing OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: Health Informatics http://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/hs If you are interested in applying to the Medical Dosimetry concentration, an additional course must be taken: HAN 395: Radiation Physics in Medicine HEALTH SCIENCE MAJOR FACTS ABOUT THE POST - BACCALAUREATE YEAR FOR INFORMATION REGARDING RADIATION SAFETY , PROFES- SIONAL INFORMATION, AND JOB LISTING PLEASE VISIT THE Tuition will be due two weeks prior financial institutions. FOLLOWING WEBSITES: to the 1st day of the post- Students may incur additional baccalaureate program. Professional Organizations costs (materials, books, drug ● Radiation Safety Health Assessment Forms