Radiation Therapy Certificate Program
Curriculum for students entering program in 2008-09.
The Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy is an advanced placement option for students with prior degrees in the Radiological Sciences. For more information contact program coordinator Amy Vonkadich by email at or 603-271-0700. This program is “financial aid eligible.”
An Associate degree option is available for students who do not have a degree in Radiological Sciences. Access the Radiation Therapy Associate Degree program and the Radiologic Technology Program here.
| 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 220 | Radiation Therapy Physics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RTH 290 | Clinical Practice III | 0 | 24 | 4 |
| 17 | ||||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| RTH 205 | Treatment Planning | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RTH 210 | Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy II | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| RTH 293 | Clinical Practice IV | 0 | 24 | 4 |
| 11 | ||||
| Summer Semester | ||||
| RTH 215 | Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| RTH 295 | Clinical Practice V | 0 | 32 | 6 |
| 9 | ||||
| SECOND YEAR | ||||
| Fall Semester | ||||
| RTH 296 | Clinical Practice VI | 0 | 32 | 6 |
| RTH 280 | Registry Review | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | ||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 44 | |||
- High school level courses in Algebra I (Algebra II recommended), Biology with lab and Chemistry with lab, all 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;
- Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Obstruction Management for one and two person adult, infant and child 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.
Revised May 4, 2007