Download or read book Review of Medical Dosimetry written by William Amestoy and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study guide will be a reliable support and easy-to-use source of information for students in the fields of dosimetry, physics, radiation oncology, and therapy as they progress through the educational levels in preparation for board examinations. The theoretical and practical knowledge gained by students on previous courses or in clinical settings is reinforced by means of almost 1200 questions and accompanying detailed analytical answers. In order to cater for all students, the questions are arranged according to three levels of difficulty. They will meet the needs of those hoping to pass the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) exam, candidates taking Medical Physics written exams (parts I and II), Radiation Oncology residents, and American Board of Radiology candidates or those taking equivalent exams elsewhere in the world. The study guide is broken down into different subject areas, with provision of multiple questions and answers on each subject. In addition, the mathematical and physics questions include brief explanations of how the student can solve each problem. At the end of the guide, three practice tests are included with the same number of questions as are found in the MDCB exam. These tests will help students to test their knowledge and improve their test-taking speed.
Download or read book Review of Medical Dosimetry written by William Amestoy and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 879 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study guide will be a reliable support and easy-to-use source of information for students in the fields of dosimetry, physics, radiation oncology, and therapy as they progress through the educational levels in preparation for board examinations. The theoretical and practical knowledge gained by students on previous courses or in clinical settings is reinforced by means of almost 1200 questions and accompanying detailed analytical answers. In order to cater for the needs of all students, the questions are arranged according to three levels of difficulty. The level 1 questions are mainly intended for those hoping to pass the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) exam but will also be beneficial for Medical Physics candidates taking written exams and for Radiation Oncology residents. The level II questions are in general clinically related and will be relevant for any student, while the level III questions are advanced and are especially suitable for American Board of Radiology candidates or those taking equivalent exams elsewhere in the world. The study guide is broken down into different subject areas, with provision of multiple questions and answers on each subject. In addition, the mathematical and physics questions include brief explanations of how the student can solve each problem. At the end of the guide, three practice tests are included with the same number of questions as are found in the MDCB exam. These tests will help students to test their knowledge and improve their test-taking speed.
Download or read book Medical Dosimetry Certification Study Guide written by K. N. Govinda Rajan and published by Medical Physics Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2004 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Medical Dosimetry Certification Study Guide Second Edition written by Govinda Rajan and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evaluating Assessment and Effectiveness Data to Program Characteristics in Accredited Medical Dosimetry Programs in the United States written by Richard C. McKinnies and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to analyze medical dosimetry programs in the United States with regard to their assessment data and specific program characteristics. I identified participating programs through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) program directory web page for medical dosimetry programs. Once I acquired the email addresses of each program director for all 18 programs, I emailed the program directors requesting their participation in the study. Six program directors responded to the email request and sent all the needed data for the study. The specific data evaluated in this study is assessment data for all four student learning objectives (SLO's) identified by the JRCERT and program effectiveness data (i.e. certification pass rates, job placement rates for graduates, and attrition rates). I correlated the assessment data and program effectiveness data for each program to look for significance in comparison to the length of time a program received accreditation by the (JRCERT), length of each program academically, and the degree granted by each program. For the variables, I ran a Pearson Correlation and a linear regression, which also provides a significance value for the linear regression. The findings of the study illustrated no significance within the data when comparing it to the specific program characteristics. The study did illustrate some predictability within the linear regression, but did not illustrate any significant linear regression among the data points. This illustrates the dependent variables do not correlate with the independent variables, but are able to explain some of the variability in the dependent variable. Program accreditation is an important aspect for any medical dosimetry program and should be an integral part of the daily mechanisms. Educators need to continually look for ways to improve their assessment endeavors to help improve their programs and student success. Based on the findings of this study, research should continue on assessment data in the field of radiologic sciences and specifically in the field of medical dosimetry with larger population groups.
Download or read book Radiation Dosimetry written by C.G. Orton and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mankind has evolved in a sea of radiation. We have been bombarded constantly by X rays, y rays, UV rays, and particulate radiations from outer space, and by terrestrial radiations from the ground we walk on, from our building materials, and from our own bodies. Recently, we have become increasingly subjected to man-made radiations, especially from the medical and defense industries. All of these radiations are capable of affecting us biologically, both to our benefit and to our detriment. This book provides a thorough review of the physical and biological dosimetry of these radiations. It is targeted to those health professionals who are concerned with understanding the mechanisms fundamental to the biological action of ionizing radiation or who are involved in the application, measurement, or treatment of the effects of such radiations. The first chapter, on "Bioeffect Dosimetry in Radiation Therapy," should be of special interest to anyone involved in the treatment of cancer by radiation. It includes a brief review of the history of the manipulation of time-dose parameters in order to improve therapeutic benefit, and an up-to-date analysis of time-dose relationships designed for use in fractionated radiotherapy and brachytherapy. This is followed by two chapters reviewing and comparing national and international protocols for the precise measurement of photon and electron radiations in therapy. These chapters should be invaluable to radiation physicists responsible for treatment machine calibrations.
Download or read book Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry written by Frank Herbert Attix and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-09-26 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A straightforward presentation of the broad concepts underlying radiological physics and radiation dosimetry for the graduate-level student. Covers photon and neutron attenuation, radiation and charged particle equilibrium, interactions of photons and charged particles with matter, radiotherapy dosimetry, as well as photographic, calorimetric, chemical, and thermoluminescence dosimetry. Includes many new derivations, such as Kramers X-ray spectrum, as well as topics that have not been thoroughly analyzed in other texts, such as broad-beam attenuation and geometrics, and the reciprocity theorem. Subjects are layed out in a logical sequence, making the topics easier for students to follow. Supplemented with numerous diagrams and tables.
Download or read book An Evaluation of the Medical Dosimetry Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions written by Mahsa Dehghanpour and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract An aging population in the U. S. has resulted in an increase in the number of patients treated for cancer and in the incidence of cancer relative to other major diseases (NCI, 2010). Because of the aggressive nature of cancer, many methods of treatment are needed. Radiation therapy is one of the oldest and most common methods for treating cancer patients. Radiation oncology teams, which consist of physicians, medical physicists, and several allied health professionals, such as medical dosimetrists, and radiation therapists, are responsible to design and deliver the proper dose of radiation to the patients. Medical dosimetrists are an integral part of this team, who are responsible for developing radiation treatment plans that deliver the prescribed dose of radiation to the tumor while minimizing the radiation dose to the surrounding healthy tissues. Inadequate training of health care professionals causes medical errors that can lead to horrifying results, damaging patients' quality of life, and even death. Educational programs are accountable for the proper training of healthcare professionals. One way to ensure the quality of these programs is through constant evaluation to identify their strengths and weaknesses. Educational programs should make improvement to their quality based on these evaluations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Medical Dosimetry Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions. This study examined the degree of student satisfaction with the quality of faculty, clinical education, curriculum, and new student orientation as well as the quality of graduates from the employers' perspective. A review of literature in other health related educational programs was described and summarized to make recommendations for improvement of the program. Data from the end-of-semester faculty and clinical rotation evaluations in 2007-2008, 2008-2009, and 2009-2010 school years were used to assess the degree of student satisfaction with the quality of the faculty and clinical education. Data collected through the end-of-school program evaluations, during these three school years, were used to evaluate the degree of satisfaction with the curriculum and the new student orientation session. Employer satisfaction with the quality of the graduates was determined through the data collected from employer surveys of 2004-2009 graduates. This study shows that students are satisfied with the quality of their faculty in regard to content knowledge, instructional skills, and professionalism. Students are also satisfied with the quality of their clinical education. However, the satisfaction with the availability of resources and effectiveness of instruction is higher than the satisfaction with consistency in instruction and fairness in grading. A review of end-of-year program evaluation data shows that students are satisfied with their overall experience in the medical dosimetry program. The data show that students are more satisfied with the quality of the medical dosimetry curriculum than the helpfulness of the new student orientation session. Furthermore, a review of employer surveys indicates a satisfaction with the quality of program's graduates in both areas of professionalism and technical skills. The results of this study made the school administrators aware of strengths and weaknesses of the medical dosimetry program. The author made recommendations to the medical dosimetry program officials on how to make improvements in order to increase student satisfaction with different aspects of the program. Furthermore, the author made recommendations to improve the evaluation procedures used at the School of Health Professions. Modifying some of the evaluation instruments will result in a more profound understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the program's components and ways to improve them.
Download or read book Student Perceptions of an Online Medical Dosimetry Program written by Nishele D. Lenards and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The University of Wisconsin--La Crosse offers the first web-based medical dosimetry program in the nation. There is no data to research a program of this type. This research consisted of the evaluation of other distance education programs including health profession programs in addition to face-to-face medical dosimetry programs. There was need to collect and analyze student perceptions of online learning in medical dosimetry. This research provided a guide for future implementation by other programs as well as validated the University of Wisconsin--La Crosse program. Methodology used consisted of an electronic survey sent to all previous and currently enrolled students in the University of Wisconsin--La Crosse medical dosimetry program. The survey was both quantitative and qualitative in demonstrating attitudinal perceptions of students in the program. Quantitative data was collected and analyzed utilizing a five point Likert scale. Qualitative data was gathered based on the open-ended responses and the identifying themes from the responses. The results demonstrated an overall satisfaction with this program, the instructor, and the online courses. Students felt a sense of belonging to the courses and the program. Considering that a majority of the students had never taken an online course previously, the students felt there were no technology issues. Future research should include evaluation of board exam statistics for students enrolled in the online and face-to-face medical dosimetry programs. Appended are: (1) Benchmarks for Success in Internet-based Distance Education; (2) Cover Letter for Survey; (3) Implied Consent Form; (4) Survey of UW-L Online Medical Dosimetry Program; and (5) Data Collection and Analysis. (Contains 8 tables.).
Download or read book Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine Dosimetry written by Michael G. Stabin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-01-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a leading international authority in the field, this book is ideal for physicians and residents in nuclear medicine who want to improve their knowledge in internal dosimetry. The text is a practical introduction that guides the reader through fundamental concepts in the calculation of radiation dose, including discussions of standardized models, methods of calculations, and available software applications. This comprehensive guide discusses too the biological effects of radiation on living systems. The book also includes an overview of regulatory aspects related to the radiation dosimetry of new radiopharmaceuticals.
Download or read book Radiation Protection and Dosimetry written by Michael G. Stabin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-12 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of all relevant topics in the field of radiation protection (health physics). The text is organized to introduce the reader to basic principles of radiation emission and propagation, to review current knowledge and historical aspects of the biological effects of radiation, and to cover important operational topics such as radiation shielding and dosimetry. The author’s website contains materials for instructors including PowerPoint slides for lectures and worked-out solutions to end-of-chapter exercises. The book serves as an essential handbook for practicing health physics professionals.
Download or read book Clinical 3D Dosimetry in Modern Radiation Therapy written by Ben Mijnheer and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 845 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a first comprehensive summary of the basic principles, instrumentation, methods, and clinical applications of three-dimensional dosimetry in modern radiation therapy treatment. The presentation reflects the major growth in the field as a result of the widespread use of more sophisticated radiotherapy approaches such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy and proton therapy, which require new 3D dosimetric techniques to determine very accurately the dose distribution. It is intended as an essential guide for those involved in the design and implementation of new treatment technology and its application in advanced radiation therapy, and will enable these readers to select the most suitable equipment and methods for their application. Chapters include numerical data, examples, and case studies.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Radiation Dosimetry written by J.R Greening and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews ionising radiation quantities and the relationships between them and discusses the principles underlying their measurement. The emphasis is on the determination of absorbed dose and related dosimetric quantities.
Download or read book Medical Dosimetry written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Radiation Therapy Essentials written by Anne Marie Vann and published by Dwv Enterprise. This book was released on 2011 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radiation Therapy Essentials is intended as a refresher for those preparing for board certification or recertification in the field of radiation oncology. Outline format brings key points to the forefront. Examples and diagrams are provided for easy recognition and clarification of the topic. Over 200 practice questions and answers are included.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Radiation Dosimetry Second Edition written by J.R Greening and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews ionising radiation quantities and the relationships between them and discusses the principles underlying their measurement. The emphasis is on the determination of absorbed dose and related dosimetric quantities.
Download or read book Radiation Therapy Dosimetry written by Arash Darafsheh and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book covers the everyday use and underlying principles of radiation dosimeters used in radiation oncology clinics. It provides an up-to-date reference spanning the full range of current modalities with emphasis on practical know-how. The main audience is medical physicists, radiation oncology physics residents, and medical physics graduate students. The reader gains the necessary tools for determining which detector is best for a given application. Dosimetry of cutting edge techniques from radiosurgery to MRI-guided systems to small fields and proton therapy are all addressed. Main topics include fundamentals of radiation dosimeters, brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy dosimetry, and dosimetry of imaging modalities. Comprised of 30 chapters authored by leading experts in the medical physics community, the book: Covers the basic principles and practical use of radiation dosimeters in radiation oncology clinics across the full range of current modalities. Focuses on providing practical guidance for those using these detectors in the clinic. Explains which detector is more suitable for a particular application. Discusses the state of the art in radiotherapy approaches, from radiosurgery and MR-guided systems to advanced range verification techniques in proton therapy. Gives critical comparisons of dosimeters for photon, electron, and proton therapies.
