1. Introduction to Radiation Oncology

Only available as part of a package
  • Radiation and Basic Principles of Radiation Oncology
  • History and Development of New Technologies
  • The Radiation Oncology Team
  • Define and explain the principles of radiation therapy, including its biologic basis and therapeutic window.
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the radiation oncology team.
  • Outline the radiation therapy treatment workflow steps, from referral/consultation to simulation, treatment planning, and safety and quality assurance.
  • Identify the indications for radiation therapy in different contexts: definitive, palliative, neoadjuvant, and adjuvant.

Katie Bukolt, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP (Moderator)

Texas Oncology Baylor Sammons Cancer Center

Katie is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner at Texas Oncology Baylor Sammons Cancer Center, specializing in radiation oncology. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with additional certifications as an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner and in Radiation Oncology. Katie earned her BSN from Texas Tech University in 1998 and her MSN from Barry University in 2008. She is pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice at The University of Texas at Tyler. Since 2011, her clinical role has focused exclusively in radiation oncology. In addition to her clinical duties, Katie is the APP Area Manager at Dallas Sammons. She is passionate about advancing the Nurse Practitioner role in radiation oncology and mentors new practitioners entering the field. Katie is also one of four committee members on the Advanced Practice Provider Executive Committee for Texas Oncology and a faculty member for US Oncology’s APP boot camp. Katie is a seasoned speaker, having lectured locally and nationally on various topics related to the care and management of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

Katie Bukolt has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

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What Is Radiation?
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What Is Radiation? - Knowledge Check
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History of Radiation Therapy
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History of Radiation Therapy - Knowledge Check
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The Radiation Oncology Team
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Introduction to Radiation Oncology - Post Test
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