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For more information about these courses, see the Department of Physics and Astronomy phas.ucalgary.ca.
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Medical Physics
623
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Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry
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Photon and electron interactions, charged particle and radiation equilibrium, cavity theory, absolute and relative dosimetry, calibration protocols.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
625
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Radiation Oncology Physics
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Clinical photon and electron beams, brachytherapy, treatment planning, radiation therapy devices, special techniques.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Medical Physics 623 and consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
632
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Clinical Rotation in Radiation Oncology Physics
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Clinical observation of radiotherapy for cancer. Students observe the treatment process, including immobilization, CT simulation and radiotherapy treatment. Treatments observed include conventional radiotherapy, intensity modulated radiotherapy, total body irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy.
Course Hours:
1.5 units; (0-1.5)
Prerequisite(s):
Medical Physics 623 and consent of the Department.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE GPA
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Medical Physics
633
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Radiation Oncology Physics Laboratory
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Absorption dose determination, dose descriptors, photon beam modelling, quality control.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Medical Physics 623 and consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
637
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Anatomy and Statistics for Medical Physicists
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Anatomy, physiology, probability, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, regression models, clinical trials, survival analysis.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
638
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Imaging for Radiation Oncology Physics
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An overview of the imaging modalities used for Radiation Oncology including: CT, MRI, planar X-ray, nuclear medicine and ultrasound. Course will cover basic physics, instrumentation and application.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
639
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Radiobiology and Radiation Safety for Medical Physicists
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Cell kinetics, cell survival curves, radiation pathology, fractionation, radiation safety, shielding calculations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
711
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Clinical Competency I
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Consists of rotations through areas of clinical physics under the supervision of adjunct faculty. Objectives are set, in conjunction with the student, at the commencement of the three rotations comprising this course. Student performance is evaluated by the course mentors at the conclusion of each rotation and by a final oral examination.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
712
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Clinical Competency II
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Consists of rotations through more complex areas of clinical physics under the supervision of adjunct faculty. Objectives are set, in conjunction with the student, at the commencement of the three rotations comprising this course. Student performance is evaluated by the course mentors at the conclusion of each rotation and by a final oral examination.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Medical Physics 711 and consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
721
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Clinical Projects I
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Includes completion of multiple clinical projects in the disciplines of external beam radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy, and treatment planning. These clinical projects aim to build the student's understanding of implementing advanced technologies in a radiotherapy clinic. Projects have clearly defined objectives established by mutual agreement between the student and project supervisor. The project culminates in written reports and oral presentations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
722
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Clinical Projects II
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Includes completion of multiple clinical projects in the disciplines of external beam radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy, and treatment planning. These clinical projects aim to build the student's understanding of implementing advanced technologies in a radiotherapy clinic. Projects have clearly defined objectives established by mutual agreement between the student and project supervisor. The project culminates in written reports and oral presentations.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Medical Physics 721 and consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
731
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Radiation Oncology Physics Tutorials
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Requires the student to prepare written answers to pre-set questions published by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine as part of the certification process in Radiation Oncology Physics.
Course Hours:
3 units; (2T-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Medical Physics
741
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Treatment Planning
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Designed to nurture knowledgeable and clinically competent treatment planning physicists. Develops background understanding of the mechanisms of dose calculation and radiation deliverability. As well, site specific treatment planning is a focus to ensure students are ready to practice as clinically competent medical physicists. The practical component allows the resident to train under the direct supervision of physicists and dosimetrists.
Course Hours:
3 units; (1-4)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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