Program Overview

Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy Technology

The Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy Technology is designed for students who already possess a bachelor's degree and are seeking to transition into the field of radiation therapy technology. To be eligible, students must have completed the prerequisite courses as outlined below.

Program Structure

The certificate program is approximately 29 months in duration. It requires a full-time internship during both summer sessions, as well as both evening and daytime courses.

Curriculum

The program curriculum is as follows:

• First Year - Fall Semester
  • RHS 315: Radiation Physics (3 credits)
  • RHS 205: Concepts Allied Health (3 credits)
  • KIN 209: 1st Aid/Emergencies/CPR (1 credit)
• First Year - Spring Semester
  • RHS 275: Patient Care Procedures (3 credits)
  • RHS 276: Radiation Therapy I (3 credits)
  • RHS 320: Radiation Detection and Protection (3 credits)
• Summer
  • RHS 280: Radiation Therapy Internship I (4 credits)
• Second Year - Fall Semester
  • RHS 326: Cross-Sectional Anatomy (3 credits)
  • RHS 355: Radiation Therapy II (3 credits)
  • RHS 357: Radiation Therapy Instrumentation (3 credits)
  • RHS 360: Radiation Therapy Internship II (2 credits)
• Second Year - Spring Semester
  • RHS 356: Radiation Therapy III (3 credits)
  • RHS 358: Treatment Planning (3 credits)
  • RHS 361: Radiation Therapy Internship III (2 credits)
  • RHS 404: CT Imaging (3 credits)
  • RHS 471: Healthcare Organization and Management (3 credits)
• Summer
  • RHS 362: Radiation Therapy Internship IV (4 credits)
• Third Year - Fall Semester
  • RHS 435: Radiation Therapy Internship V (2 credits)
  • RHS 436: Radiation Therapy Internship VI (2 credits)
  • RHS 440: Radiation Therapy Colloquium (1 credit)
  • RHS 317: Radiation Biology (3 credits)
  • RHS 412: Health Research Methods (3 credits)

Total Credits

The total credits required for the program are 57.