May 31, 2026  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

RDTT 451 Independent Research, Patient Education II


Credits: 1
In this course students will conduct a comprehensive literature review to determine best practices in radiation oncology related to a specific diagnosis, and the patient education practices associated with that. Students will complete an assessment of current patient education materials available and integrate information literacy concepts for the development of a research paper and patient education capstone. Students will work independently on the research component and in a group for the capstone component, with faculty advisement throughout the process.

This course is a prerequisite for RDTT 453  final presentation of the Patient Education Capstone Project to relevant stakeholders.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit