Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to support a competency based clinical education experience to prepare the graduate to perform as an entry level radiation therapist. The junior level courses introduce the student to the health care industry, patient care, oncologic pathology, radiobiology, medical physics and dosimetry. The senior level courses will integrate these ideas into more advanced concepts concerning treatment planning, treatment delivery and simulation.

The clinical aspect of the program will combine the didactic material with actual patient care, treatment and simulation. Clinical experience will be at the Moncrief Radiation Oncology Center where students can experience state-of-the-art cancer treatment under the supervision of faculty and staff. Students will also rotate through the Annette Simmons Stereotactic Center at Zale Lipshy University Hospital. The clinical setting will allow the student to achieve clinical competency and confidence in the treatment of patients with ionizing radiation. Graduates of the program may apply to take the National Registry Exam in Radiation Therapy administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.