Radiation Therapy Degree |
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| Curriculum for students entering program in 2012-13
PROSPECTIVE RADIATION THERAPY STUDENTS |
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The degree of Associate in Science with a major in Radiation Therapy is awarded upon successful completion of the program. 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. 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 is accredited by 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. Deadline for 2012The deadline to receive applications and observation essay is: January 27, 2012. Deadline for 2013 The deadline to receive applications and observation essay is: January 25, 2013. Transfer Information
Specific Admission Requirements 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.
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. Health, Character and Technical Requirements
In addition, the student must have:
Radiation Therapy Clinical Sites |
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| CL - Number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course LAB - Number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical hours per week for the course CR - Number of credit hours for the course Revised: 25 Jan 2012 |
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