Radiation Therapy Certificate Program
Curriculum for students entering program in 2012-13
PROSPECTIVE RADIATION THERAPY STUDENTS
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| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | ||||
| Fall Semester | ||||
| RTH 101 | Introduction to Radiation Therapy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RTH 110 | Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| RTH 200 | Radiation Protection and Biology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RTH 210 | Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy II | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| RTH 290 | Clinical Practice III | 0 | 24 | 4 |
| 18 | ||||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| RTH 205 | Treatment Planning | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RTH 220 | Radiation Therapy Physics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RTH 293 | Clinical Practice IV | 0 | 24 | 4 |
| 10 | ||||
| Summer Semester | ||||
| RTH 215 | Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RTH 295 | Clinical Practice V | 0 | 23 | 4 |
| 7 | ||||
| SECOND YEAR | ||||
| Fall Semester | ||||
| RTH 296 | Clinical Practice VI | 0 | 32 | 6 |
| RTH 280 | Registry Review | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | ||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 42 | |||
The Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy is an advanced placement option for students with prior degrees in the Radiological Sciences. This program is financial aid eligible. To be eligible for federal financial aid, students must submit an official, final high school transcript, or the equivalent documentation that demonstrates high school completion, to the NHTI Admissions Office.
An Associate degree option is available for students who do not have a degree in Radiological Sciences. Access the Radiation Therapy Degree and the Radiologic Technology Program here.
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Specific Admission Requirements
2012 Admission
Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than January 27, 2012 (with the exception of the interview) for Fall 2012 admission.
2013 Admission
Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than January 25, 2013 (with the exception of the interview) for Fall 2013 admission.
- High school or college biology with lab and chemistry with lab, both with grades of “C” or higher;
- College preparatory algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” or higher;
- High school level physics is recommended;
- Clinical observation period in a Radiation Oncology Center; criteria established by and available from program faculty; call (603)271-7159 for information;
- The applicant must complete a course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Obstruction Management for the Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer before program registration;
- A personal interview with the applicant will be arranged by the Admissions Office once the admission file is complete.
- Completion of a Radiological Sciences program.
Internship Considerations
NHTI has developed excellent practicum opportunities for our students to foster hands-on learning while simultaneously receiving credit. Nonetheless, the college's first priority must be to ensure that patients/clients/children/families are not placed in jeopardy by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students in internship, externship, practicum, service learning, and clinical experiences must demonstrate sufficient emotional stability to withstand the stresses, uncertainties and changing circumstances that characterize patient/client/child/family responsibilities. Furthermore, the student is expected to have the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member, and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships and confidentiality with employees, customers, and/or patients/clients/children and their families.
Revised: 25 Jan 2012