Radiation Therapy Degree Program
Curriculum for students entering program in 2008-09.
Specific Admission Requirements
The Radiation Therapy Program utilizes didactic, laboratory, and clinical education to train students to work as Radiation Therapists in cancer treatment centers. Radiation Therapists work under the direction of an oncologist to treat patients with malignant diseases using ionizing radiation. The degree of Associate in Science with a major in Radiation Therapy is awarded upon successful completion of the program. A certificate option is available for students with prior degrees in Radiological Sciences. Radiation Therapists work in hospitals, private radiation oncology centers and research centers.
The Radiation Therapy degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). For further information, please contact JRCERT at 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606.
Admission to the Radiation Therapy program is very competitive. Selection is determined by a cumulative point system that is based on the high school prerequisite courses and grades, college courses and grades (only those courses required in the Radiation Therapy Program), an observation essay and a personal interview. It is highly recommended that applicants complete as many General Education courses (non-Radiation Therapy courses) as possible prior to application to the program. This will enhance the application for admission as well as lighten the academic load. These courses can be taken at NHTI through the General Studies Program. Once in the General Studies Program students should consult that program’s department head regarding course selection. A “Request for Change of Program” form, available from the Admissions Office, should be submitted during the Fall Semester prior to the program start date.
The Radiation Therapy Program mission is as follows:
The mission of the Radiation Therapy program is to educate and produce highly qualified radiation therapists through an objective based didactic education and competency based clinical education. Student growth and professional development will be instilled through the community college system and atmosphere.
The deadline to receive applications and obervation essay is: February 15. View specific admission requirements.
CL - Numbers in the CL column below designate the number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course
LAB - Numbers in the LAB column below designate the number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical
hours per week for the course
CR - Numbers in the CR column below designate the number of credit hours for the course
Specific Admission Requirements
| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | |||||
| Fall Semester | |||||
| BI 195 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| EN 101 | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| # | RTH 101 | Introduction to Radiation Therapy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | RTH 110 | Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| # | RTH 115 | Patient Care | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 16 | |||||
| Spring Semester | |||||
| BI 196 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| MT 133 | Elementary Functions | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
| # | RTH 150 | Medical Imaging and Processing | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| # | RTH 190 | Clinical Practice I | 0 | 16 | 3 |
| 14 | |||||
| Summer Semester | |||||
| EN 120 | Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PI 242 | Contemporary Ethical Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | RTH 195 | Clinical Practice II | 0 | 16 | 3 |
| # | RTH 215 | Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XR 180 | Radiographic Equipment Operation and Maintenance | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 15 | |||||
| SECOND YEAR | |||||
| Fall Semester | |||||
| PY 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | 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 |
| 13 | |||||
| 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 |
| SO 105 | Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 14 | |||||
| Summer Semester | |||||
| IT 102 | PC Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | RTH 280 | Registry Review | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| # | RTH 295 | Clinical Practice V | 0 | 32 | 6 |
| 10 | |||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 82 | ||||
Health, Character and Technical Standards
Radiation Therapy Clinical Sites
Elliot Regional Cancer Center, Manchester, NH
Exeter Cancer Center, Exeter, NH
The Kingsbury Center for Cancer Care, Keene, NH
Nashua Regional Cancer Center, Nashua, NH
Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Lebanon, NH
Payson Cancer Center, Concord, NH
Seacoast Cancer Center, Dover, NH
"Radiation Therapy was the perfect career choice for me. I find working with oncology patients very gratifying. It is a fascinating field where technology is constantly changing and there will always be opportunities for learning and professional growth. The program at NHTI is extremely challenging, yet perfectly planned and well put together in addition to an exceptional and very supportive teaching staff."
Melinda Lake, 2004
Melinda is employed at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene.
Revised June 19, 2008