In just 13 months, you can complete the certificate program through a combination of online learning and clinical education. You may enter the workforce as a staff radiation therapist, but advance your career with additional education and become a chief therapist, application specialist or healthcare administrator. This is a fast-growing field in healthcare that can lead to both personal and financial rewards. Begin your journey now at Washburn!
Candidates must have earned, at minimum, an associate degree in an accredited radiography program. Once accepted, you can complete this certificate program in 13 months and be registry eligible with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT.
The program consists of credit hours that combine related courses with clinical education. Students complete didactic courses online and participate in clinicals at a Washburn-affiliated radiation therapy center. Synchronous learning, via the virtual classroom, allows you to interact with faculty and classmates. To be eligible, an applicant must be a graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, possess a minimum of an associate degree from an accredited institution and hold the professional designation of RT R.
Specific college level coursework is evaluated in the application review process. If you have not meet these requirements, but are in the process of doing so, you may also be considered for admittance. H owever, all requirements must be met prior to the program's start date.
Washburn's Radiation Therapy program offers high-quality training in an area of medicine that is progressing rapidly. In the fall and spring semesters clinical hours are Tuesday-Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8ampm. The winter intersession, a component of the spring semester, consists of approximately 3 weeks in December and January during which clinical hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
In the summer semester, clinical is scheduled Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8ampm. Washburn University offers a variety of support services to make sure your educational journey is a successful one.
And, that applies to both on campus learners and those learning online. Explore the resources that are available to students completing the Radiation Therapy program. Students are expected to adhere to high academic standards of performance and ethics, and display appropriate professional behavior during all phases of their educational experience. Note: A 3 credit-hour course consists of approximately This course is an introduction to the sources of radiation.
The content includes detection and measurement, source handling, survey methodology, maximum permissible doses, room design, and governmental regulations. A course emphasizing didactic and clinical application of dosimetric principles to radiation therapy treatment planning. Included are discussions of basic quality assurance measures, treatment simulations, manual and computer calculation methods, and basic dosimetry theories. A study of the responsibilities, ethics, and basic principles of radiation therapy with emphasis on the unique interpersonal relationships and special nursing care required of patients receiving radiation treatments.
A clinical course focusing on the applications of radiation via external and internal sources. With direct supervision, the student develops clinical skills through observation and participation in radiation therapy procedures. Laboratory sessions for simulation procedures are also included. A continuation of RTT 90 with concentration on the relationship between radiation physics and radiation therapy.
A course emphasizing didactic and clinical principles of radiobiology as applied to radiation therapy. Included are discussions on cell structure, radiation dose response, and basic radiobiology theory.
A study of the characteristics and treatment of benign and malignant tumors with emphasis on specific malignancies typically treated with radiation.
Other information included covers symptoms, staging, modes of spread, and survival rates for various tumors. A continuation of RTT with emphasis on procedures of great complexity and refinement of techniques for routine procedures. A self-study review of all basic radiation therapy material included in the major areas of radiation therapy.
Each year, the exact start date could vary slightly depending on which day of the week Independence Day falls.
Upon acceptance into the program, students will be notified of the exact start date for that year. The evaluation link is locked until passing the post-test.
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View All Courses. Go to ons. Hello [Name]! Close Menu. This degree program follows a hybrid format that does require some in-person coursework, though many of the classes are offered entirely online.
The program was created to train students to step into new professional roles as chief technologists, department managers, or instructors of radiology programs. Applicants to this program must have maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2. The BS degree-completion program is estimated to take students between 18 and 24 months to complete, depending on the number of transfer credits they have earned. Students enrolled in either degree format are able to choose a minor in either Spanish for Healthcare Professionals or Healthcare Sign Language.
The dual-degree program also qualifies and prepares students to sit for the ARRT examination. With class sizes of 20 students, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has created a Radiation Therapy program ideal for those who need more individualized attention to ensure they reach their educational goals.
With small class sizes, however, admission into this program is quite competitive. Upon application, the university expects students to have a cumulative GPA of 2. Applications must be submitted by mid-December for a program start date of August the following year. The classes offered through this program are diverse, with students able to select from a wide range of interesting topics for their electives, although the program points students toward psychology- and sociology-related electives.
Examples of such electives include those in lifespan development, health psychology, group dynamics, and empathic listening skills. The BS in Radiologic Science builds upon prior certification foundations with additional studies in radiologic science, featuring a business application focus. Alternatively, the BS in Health Care Management has a focus on teaching management and business principles.
The certificate program aims to demystify MRI science and consists of six courses for a total of 15 credit hours of study. While earning the BS degree, students will take 46 credit hours of professional courses and 64 credit hours of general education courses. The Bachelor of Science in Health Science Radiologic Technology at Missouri Southern State University is a credit-hour program designed to teach students critical thinking, leadership, communication, and information skills.
Students accepted into this program will take 18 credit hours of health-science-core classes, which may cover topics in elementary statistics, environmental health and safety, and theory and practice teaching health science. Additionally, students are given five credit hours of electives to explore topics they are most drawn toward.
The school requires that its students complete at least 30 credit hours at the University of Southern Indiana. The school also expects its students to earn a C or better in all radiologic and imaging science courses and maintain at least a 2.
With both a clinical and non-clinical BS in Radiologic Science, Georgia Southern University is sure to have a program to suit your needs as a busy radiologic technologist. Individuals enrolled in the clinical track will explore imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and mammography, although the mammography concentration is only available for radiographers.
The majority of the coursework can be completed online, and the required clinical experience can be completed in your local community, which will allow you to sit for the certification exam.
The non-clinical track is a program that focuses on teaching students leadership, management, and technical communication skills. This program is entirely online and does not feature a clinical requirement. Both the clinical and non-clinical BS programs consist of credit hours, with around half of the credits dedicated to the core curriculum and the other half to the major.
As an institution associated with a major health care organization, AdventHealth University provides current, relevant, and useful radiologic science information to its students. Students in this track can enroll in courses in business, imaging, management, or any combination of the three.
These programs consist of 54 credit hours of coursework spread over five semesters, with students taking around three to four classes per semester. Rounding out our list of the top 25 accredited online colleges for radiation therapy is the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology from Marian University.
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