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Building a Successful Osteoarthritis Radiation Therapy Web-Based Course

Flexible, self-paced learning

Building a Successful Osteoarthritis Radiation Therapy Web-Based Course

As interest in radiation therapy for osteoarthritis (OA) and related musculoskeletal conditions continues to grow, healthcare organizations are seeking practical guidance on how to safely and effectively implement this emerging treatment service. Building a Successful Osteoarthritis Radiation Therapy Program is a web-based course designed for multidisciplinary teams looking to develop, launch, or expand a functional radiation medicine program.

This course provides a practical framework for program development, covering the clinical, operational, administrative, and patient-centered components required for success. Participants will gain insights into patient selection, treatment protocols, workflow design, referral pathway development, reimbursement considerations, staff education, and outcomes monitoring. Whether your organization is evaluating the feasibility of offering OA radiation therapy or preparing for clinical launch, this course equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to build a sustainable, high-quality program that improves patient access to care.  

Complete at your own pace. Certificate awarded upon completion.

The Building a Successful Osteoarthritis Radiation Therapy Course includes the following modules from Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology Faculty and Administrators:

  1. Integrating Osteoarthritis Into Your Center
  2. Research in Low Dose Radiotherapy
  3. Arthritis Landscape in Clinical Guidelines
  4. Treatment of Osteoarthritis: Hip and Shoulder
  5. Treatment of Osteoarthritis: Knee Joints
  6. Treatment of Osteoarthritis: Hands
  7. Optimizing the Nursing Role in an Osteoarthritis in a Radiation Therapy Program
  8. Clinical Pearls for Evaluation of the Shoulder and Elbow
  9. Clinical Pearls for Evaluation of the Knee and Hip
  10. Payer Relations
  11. Osteoarthritis Data Analytics 
  12. Radiation Therapist Insights (Module Coming Soon) 
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Logan Barnes, PA-C

Physician Assistant

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Theresa Busch, PhD

Research Professor and Vice Chair of Biology Research

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Michelle Iocolano, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology

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Karishma Khullar, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology

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Madeline Maher, B.S.N., R.N.

Clinical Nurse III / Osteoarthritis Low Dose Radiation Therapy Clinical Content Nurse Expert

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John Plastaras, MD, PhD

Medical Director, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

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Danielle Solano

Director of Revenue Cycle

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Giovanna Sorber, MHS, RT(T)

Radiation Therapist/ Clinical Data Analyst

Ready to get started? To learn more about course access, tuition fees, and enrollment for the Web-Based Building a Successful Osteoarthritis Radiation Therapy Program, please complete the inquiry form below.

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For any questions or assistance, please contact us at RMI@pennMedicine.upenn.edu

Q: Can I go at my own pace?

A: Yes, this is a self-paced course.

Q: What happens after I enroll and submit payment?

A: Once enrolled and payment is confirmed, you will receive an email with login details within 2 business days, providing you full access to your course materials.

Q: Can I access the course on a mobile device or tablet?

A: Yes, the courses can be accessed on a mobile device or tablet.

Q: Are the videos closed captioned?

A: Yes, the videos are closed captioned in English.

Q: What do I do if I have trouble signing in or any technical issues during the course?

A: For any issues, please reach out to help@OncoLink.org.

For any questions or assistance, please contact us at RMI@pennMedicine.upenn.edu