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The following list of required textbooks is published in compliance with State of Arkansas General Assembly Act 175 of the 2007 Regular Session.

Spring 2009 

RTH 4304  Radiation Oncology I
RTH 4404  Radiation Oncology II
     

Dasher, B., Vann, A., Chestnut, S., & Wiggers, N. Portal Design in Radiation Therapy (2nd ed.). DWV Enterprises. ISBN 0964271516  

Features explicit diagrams of the anatomy and lymphatics included in typical treatment portals while describing routes of spread, portal design, and typical doses 

Washington, C., & Leaver, D. (2004). Principles & Practices of Radiation Therapy (2nd ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323017487

Comprehensive resource that includes basic relevant concepts of physics, simulations, treatment planning, and practical applications

RTH 4101  Orientation to Radiation Therapy
RTH 4411  Principles & Practices I
RTH 4221  Principles & Practices II
RTH 4102  Principles & Practices III
 
 

Washington, C., & Leaver, D. (2004). Principles & Practices in Radiation Therapy (2nd ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0323017487

Comprehensive resource that includes basic relevant concepts of physics, simulations, treatment planning, and practical applications 

RTH 4231  Radiation Biology     

Travis, E. (1989). Primer of Medical Radiobiology (2nd ed.). Mosby. ISBN 0815188374

Discusses the benefits and risks of ionizing radiation including information gleaned from survivors of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Chernobyl  

RTH 4413  Physics I
RTH 4423  Physics II
RTH 4422  Physics III
     

Khan, F. (2003). Physics of Radiation Therapy (3rd ed.). Lippencott, Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 0781730651 

Clinically oriented reference source that includes underlying principles of physics, treatment planning, and radiation therapy

RTH 4203  Radiation Therapy Review     

Armstrong, J. (2003).  Radiation Therapy Workbook (3rd ed.). Health & Allied Science Publishers. ISBN 0943589223 

Comprehensive self-assessment textbook with over 1900 referenced questions and answers 

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Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences  •  Division of Radiation Therapy
Debra G. Tomlinson, M.A., R.T. (R)(T) (ARRT)
Division Director and Assistant Professor  •  Director, CARTI/UAMS and Education
Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute (CARTI)  •  P.O. Box 55050  Little Rock, AR 72215
Telephone: 501-603-8866    Fax: 501-663-1746    E-mail: dtomlinson@carti.com


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