Guided study
Learning path
Every topic in the app, sequenced into modules with their objectives and study formats. Work through a module on your own, or run it as a short small-group session.
12 modules · work them in order or jump to what you need
Tick each objective as you can do it without notes. Your checks are saved on this device, so the path remembers where you are.
Module 1
Physics foundations
Units, atomic structure, electricity and magnetism — the base every other topic builds on.
- SI units and conversions used in radiation therapy
- Atomic structure, electron binding and characteristic x-rays
- Electricity, magnetism and electromagnetic induction
- X-ray production and the physics of the human body
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Module 2
Radiation physics & treatment machines
How photons and electrons interact with tissue, and the hardware that delivers the beam.
- Photon interactions: photoelectric, Compton and pair production
- Linear accelerator components from electron gun to target
- Brachytherapy sources and dose rate systems
- Machine quality assurance and common linac faults
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Module 3
Dosimetry & treatment planning math
Dose definitions, the calculations students are tested on, and how a finished plan is judged.
- Dose definitions, units and measurement
- Monitor unit calculations, PDD, TMR and inverse square
- Plan evaluation: dose volume histograms, coverage and hotspots
- Brachytherapy and special-case calculations
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Module 4
Radiation biology & protection
What radiation does at the cellular level and the limits that keep patients and staff safe.
- Cell survival curves and the 5 Rs of radiobiology
- Fractionation, repopulation and tissue tolerance
- US dose limits from NCRP and NRC, and ALARA practice
- Shielding, monitoring badges and pregnancy precautions
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Module 5
Anatomy, physiology & imaging
Body systems, cross-sectional anatomy, and the imaging that turns both into a treatment plan.
- Organ systems, function and treatment effects
- Axial CT anatomy structure by structure
- Radiography, CT and cross-sectional imaging
- Structure and nodal region identification for planning
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Module 6
Simulation, setup & immobilization
From the CT simulator to a reproducible setup on the treatment couch.
- CT simulation workflow, contrast and patient education
- Positioning, isocenter and setup reproducibility
- Immobilization devices by treatment site
- Documentation, tattoos and handoff to treatment
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Module 7
Patient care & pharmacology
Managing side effects, the drugs patients bring with them, and communicating clearly.
- Side effect assessment, grading and management
- Chemotherapy agents and their interaction with radiation
- Medication classes with generic and brand names
- Consent, patient education and cultural care
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Module 8
Cancer management by site
Site-by-site lectures covering staging, prescriptions and how radiation fits with other treatment.
- Epidemiology, staging and workup by site
- Standard dose and fractionation schemes
- Benign and non-cancer conditions treated with radiation
- Sequencing radiation with surgery and chemotherapy
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Module 9
Emergencies & special populations
The cases that cannot wait, plus pediatric and other patients who need a different approach.
- Oncologic emergencies: cord compression, SVC syndrome, bleeding
- Acute and chronic radiation syndromes by dose
- Pediatric radiotherapy and anesthesia considerations
- Pregnancy precautions and re-irradiation
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Module 10
Medical terminology
The vocabulary of oncology and radiation therapy, built from roots, prefixes and suffixes.
- Prefixes, suffixes and combining forms
- Common oncology and radiologic terms
- Abbreviations used on prescriptions and charts
- Pronunciation and use in context
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Module 11
Professional practice, law & billing
Ethics and scope of practice, the law around consent, and how treatment is coded and paid for.
- ARRT standards of ethics and scope of practice
- Consent, negligence, HIPAA and documentation
- CPT coding and reimbursement for treatment delivery
- US practice compared with WHO and EU standards
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Module 12
Boards readiness
Pull every module together under exam conditions and let the missed questions steer the review.
- Timed, full-length mock exams
- Adaptive quizzes and image matching practice
- Weakness review and a three week study plan
- History of the field and exam-day logistics
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