Titles, descriptions, and credit recommendations for all learning experiences recommended for college credit within theRetired Courses and Earlier Versions of Current Coursessection can be found below. To locate information on additional learning experiences, which have also been recommended for college credit, use the Organization Directory Page link above for a complete list of titles for all learning experiences or use the following link to go directly to other sections: 

Current Courses

Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Retired Courses and Earlier Versions of Current Courses section

Basic Physics
Chemotherapy
Clinical Radiation Oncology
Clinical Radiation Oncology I (first entry)
Clinical Radiation Oncology I (second entry)
Clinical Radiation Therapy
Darkroom Chemistry and Basic Radiography
Nuclear Medicine
Nursing
Oncology 
Pathology
Pathology and Oncology
Physics I
Physics II
Physics III
Physics IV
Principles of Radiation Oncology (first entry)
Principles of Radiation Oncology (second entry)
Principles of Radiography
Radiation Protection I
Radiation Protection II
Radiation Safety
Radiation Therapy Physics
Radiological Physics
Technical Radiation Oncology 

Descriptions and credit recommendations

1.  Basic Physics
2.  Radiation Physics I
3.  Radiation Physics II
Location: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Length: Course 1, Version 1: 30 hours (15 weeks). Course 1, Version 2: 22.5 hours (15 weeks). Course 1, Version 3: 30 hours (15 weeks). Course 2, Version 1: 22.5 hours (15 weeks). Course 2, Version 2 or 3: 45 hours (15 weeks). Course 3, Version 1: 22.5 hours (15 weeks). Course 3, Version 2 or 3: 45 hours (15 weeks).
Dates: Version 1 (all courses): September 1981 - August 1993.* Version 2 (all courses): September 1993 - August 1998. Version 3 (all courses): September 1998 - August 2003.**
Objectives: Course 1, Version 1, 2 or 3: Explain basic principles of electricity and magnetism; explain fundamental laws of physics; describe basic structure of matter. Courses 2 and 3, Version 1, 2 or 3: Explain the mechanisms involved in the interaction of radiation and matter; describe the theory of operation of megavoltage treatment units; calculate radiation dose distributions; explain various modes of radioactive decay and principles of brachytherapy.
Instruction: Course 1, Version 1, 2 or 3: Force; acceleration; potential and kinetic energy; momentum. Courses 2 and 3, Version 1, 2 or 3: Properties of x-rays and gamma rays; x-ray production; types of x-ray machines; radiation units; radioactive decay; interactions of radiation and matter; dose calculations; principles of brachytherapy; treatment time and treatment dose calculations for implant sources; neutron therapy.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (11/88 revalidation). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (6/94 revalidation) (5/99 revalidation). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 8 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences or in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in General Physics (no lab). NOTE: Courses 1, 2, and 3 must all be completed to receive credit. *NOTE: These courses replace Radiological Physics (Physics I and II) and Radiation Therapy Physics (Physics III and IV), which were recommended for credit from January 1975 to August 1981. Please refer to those course exhibits (below) for further information. **NOTE: The material contained in Basic Physics has been incorporated into Radiation Physics I. The credit recommendation for Radiation Physics I and Radiation Physics II continues in the course exhibit with those titles that appears in the Current Courses subsection for this organization.

Clinical Radiation Oncology
(Formerly Clinical Radiation Therapy)
Location: Memorial Sloan‑Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Length: 135 hours (45 weeks).
Dates: January 1975 - August 1987.*
Objectives: To provide the student with a description of the various treatment modalities, and an understanding of the principles of treatment as applied to the various body systems.
Instruction: Treatment terminology; treatment units; shielding and accessory devices; management and treatment of malignancies of each organ and system in the body; tissue tolerances. (Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology, Physics I, and Radiation Biology.)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 9 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (4/80). *NOTE: This course was replaced in the curriculum by Principles of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Radiation Oncology I, and Clinical Radiation Oncology II. For current descriptions and credit recommendations, please refer to the those titles in the Current Courses subsection for this organization.

Nuclear Medicine
Location: Memorial Sloan‑Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Length: 15 hours (15 weeks).
Dates: December 1975 - September 1986.
Objectives: To provide the student with an understanding of the basic principles of nuclear medicine, including radiation detection and instrumentation as it applies to nuclear medicine.
Instruction: Nuclear science: structure of the atom; nuclides and radionuclides; origin of nuclides. Clinical nuclear medicine: fundamentals of scanning; radiation detection; instrumentation; clinical procedures. (Prerequisites: Physics I and Mathematics.)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Allied Health Sciences (4/80).

Pathology and Oncology
1. Pathology
2. Oncology
3. Technical Radiation Oncology
Location: Memorial Sloan‑Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Length: Course 1: 15 hours (15 weeks). Course 2: 15 hours (15 weeks). Course 3: 15 hours (15 weeks).
Dates: Course 1: January 1975 - August 1987. Course 2: January 1975 - August 1987. Course 3: September 1978 - August 1987.*
Objectives: To introduce the student to the basic principles of pathology as they apply to cancer management.
Instruction: Cell structure; general pathology of tumors; methods of tumor spread; tumors of each body system; repair and replacement tissue; carcinogenesis; radiation‑induced skin and systemic effects; staging systems; radiation oncology; surgical oncology; chemotherapy; immunotherapy; conjunctive therapy; results of treatment; modalities of treatment available in radiation therapy, and distinctive properties of each.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (4/80). NOTE: Courses 1, 2, and 3 must all be completed to receive credit. *NOTE: Oncology and Technical Radiation Oncology, together with Clinical Radiation Oncology, have been replaced in the curriculum by Principles of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Radiation Oncology I, and Clinical Radiation Oncology II. The course descriptions and credit recommendations for these courses that were in effect for Principles of Radiation Oncology and Clinical Radiation Oncology I from September 1987 to August 2003 appear in the two exhibits below; for current information on these courses, as well as for complete information on Clinical Radiation Oncology II, please refer to these titles in the Current Courses subsection for this organization. Pathology is now recommended for credit separately; the exhibit now in effect can be found in the Current Courses subsection.

1.  Principles of Radiation Oncology
2.  Clinical Radiation Oncology I
Location: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Length: Course 1. 15 hours (15 weeks). Course 2. 30 hours (15 weeks).
Dates: September 1987 - December 1989.*/**
Objectives: Course 1: Define terminology related to cancer and its treatment; explain its method of spread and treatment modalities. Course 2: Explain principles of operation of radiation therapy equipment and basic concepts of treatment planning.
Instruction: Course 1: Types of cancer, their incidence and survival rates; methods of spread; staging; ionizing radiation and cell sensitivity; dose fractionation. Course 2: Construction and operation of linear accelerators, cobalt teletherapy equipment, cyclotrons, simulators, and auxiliary equipment; beam shaping devices.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (11/88 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. *NOTE: These courses, together with Clinical Radiation Oncology II, replace Oncology, Technical Radiation Oncology, and Clinical Radiation Oncology, which were recommended for credit as a course grouping from January 1975 to August 1987. For information on those earlier courses, please refer to the course exhibit with the heading Pathology and Oncology above. **NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course grouping continues under the next course exhibit.

1.  Principles of Radiation Oncology
2.  Clinical Radiation Oncology I
3.  Chemotherapy
Location: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Length: Course 1. 15 hours (15 weeks). Course 2. 30 hours (15 weeks). Course 3. 5 hours (5 weeks).
Dates: January 1990 - August 2003.*
Objectives: Course 1: Define terminology related to cancer and its treatment; explain its method of spread and treatment modalities. Course 2: Explain principles of operation of radiation therapy equipment and basic concepts of treatment planning. Course 3: Classify and describe the use of chemotherapeutic agents; identify specific agents and the mechanism of action.
Instruction: Course 1: Types of cancer, their incidence and survival rates; methods of spread; staging; ionizing radiation and cell sensitivity; dose fractionation. Course 2: Construction and operation of linear accelerators, cobalt teletherapy equipment, cyclotrons, simulators, and auxiliary equipment; beam shaping devices. Course 3: Chemotherapy and cellular kinetics; chemotherapy agents and side effects; routes of administration; combined therapies; toxicity.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (11/88 revalidation) (6/94 revalidation) (5/99 revalidation). NOTE: If only Courses 1 and 2 are completed, the credit recommendation is reduced to 2 semester hours. *NOTE: The material covered in Chemotherapy has been incorporated into the course titled Methods of Patient Care, which is listed in the Current Courses subsection for this organization. The credit recommendation for Principles of Radiation Oncology and Clinical Radiation Oncology I continues in the Current Courses subsection.

1.  Principles of Radiography
(Formerly Darkroom Chemistry and Basic Radiography)
2.  Ethics, Records, Orientation, and Terminology
3.  Nursing
Location: Memorial Sloan‑Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Length: Course 1. 15 hours (15 weeks). Course 2. 15 hours (15 weeks). Course 3. 15 hours (15 weeks).
Dates: January 1975 - August 1987.*
Objectives: To introduce the student to darkroom chemistry, basic radiography, ethics, departmental organization, terminology, and nursing procedures as applied to the practice of radiation therapy technology.
Instruction: Course 1: Darkroom chemistry; basics of radiographic quality. Course 2: Professional behavior; confidentiality; legal aspects of patient records; professional organizations; statistics; filing systems. Course 3: Patient examinations; special procedures; blood studies; vital signs; aseptic techniques; radiation therapy equipment; medications; emergency care; nutrition; psychological status of the cancer patient.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (4/80). NOTE: Courses 1, 2, and 3 must all be completed to receive credit. *NOTE: Principles of Radiography is now grouped with Quality Assurance. For more information, please refer to the Current Courses subsection for this organization. Ethics, Records, Orientation, and Terminology is now titled Medical Ethics, Medical Terminology and Record Keeping and recommended for credit separately; please refer to that listing in Current Courses for the appropriate description. Nursing is now titled Methods of Patient Care and recommended for credit separately; please refer to that listing in Current Courses for the appropriate description.

1.  Radiation Protection I
2.  Radiation Protection II
(Formerly Radiation Safety)
Location: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Length: Course 1, Version 1: 15 hours (15 weeks). Course 2, Version 1: 15 hours (15 weeks). Course 1, Version 2: 22.5 hours (15 weeks). Course 2, Version 2: 15 hours (15 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: January 1975 - August 1987. Version 2: September 1987 - August 2003.*
Objectives: Version 1: To enable the student to understand ionizing radiation, and the need for protective measures and maximum safety precau­tions in radiography. Version 2: Explain fundamental principles of radiation protection, and apply these principles in clinical radiation oncology.
Instruction: Version 1: Properties and production of X‑rays; radiation units of measurement; interactions of radiation with matter; maximum permis­sible dose; princi­ples of safety; introduction to radiation detection instru­ments; protective barriers; acute radiation syndromes; long‑term effects of radiation; protective regulations; emergency procedures; survey of equipment (diagnostic X‑ray, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine facili­ties); dosimetry; brachytherapy. (Prerequisite: Anatomy and Physiology, Physics I, and Mathematics.) Version 2: Properties of X-rays; radiation units of measurement; maximum permissible dose; principles of safety; introduction to radiation detection instruments; protective barriers; acute radiation syndromes; long‑term effects of radiation; protective regulations; emergency procedures; survey of equipment (diagnostic X-ray, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine facilities); dosimetry; brachytherapy.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate category, 3 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (4/80).Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (11/88 revalidation) (6/94 revalidation) (5/99 revalidation). *NOTE: The material in these courses was consolidated into one course titled Radiation Protection. The credit recommendation continues in the course exhibit with that title in the Current Courses subsection for this organization.

Radiation Therapy Physics
1. Physics III
2. Physics IV
Location: Memorial Sloan‑Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Length: Course 1: 15 hours (15 weeks). Course 2: 30 hours (30 weeks).
Dates: January 1975 - August 1981.*
Objectives: To provide the student with a knowledge and understanding of the physical principles specific to the practice of radiation therapy.
Instruction: Measurement and specification of radiation quality and quantity; equipment calibration; external dosimetry; radioactivity; gas and scintillation detectors; brachytherapy; implant dosimetry; equipment (ortho-voltage, megavoltage); high‑LET treatment modalities. Laboratory work is not included. (Course 1 prerequisite: Physics II. Course 2 prerequisite: Physics III.)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (4/80). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. *NOTE: These courses, together with Radiological Physics (Physics I and II) were replaced in the curriculum by Basic Physics, Radiation Physics I, and Radiation Physics II. For the continuation of the credit recommendation, please refer to the course grouping above that begins with Basic Physics.

Radiological Physics
1. Physics I
2. Physics II
Location: Memorial Sloan‑Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY.
Length: Course 1: 15 hours (15 weeks). Course 2: 30 hours (15 weeks).
Dates: January 1975 - August 1981.*
Objectives: To provide the student with a knowledge of the general theories of physics as they apply to radiation.
Instruction: Units of measurement; static and current electricity; instrumentation; electromagnetism; atomic structure; interaction of radiation with matter (X‑ray spectrum); X‑ray tubes; X‑ray circuitry; filtration. Laboratory work is not included. (Course 1 prerequisite: Mathematics. Course 2 prerequisite: Physics I.)
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Allied Health Sciences (4/80). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. *NOTE: These courses, together with Radiation Physics (Physics III and IV) were replaced in the curriculum by Basic Physics, Radiation Physics I, and Radiation Physics II. For the continuation of the credit recommendation, please refer to the course grouping above that begins with Basic Physics.

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