Program Overview

Introduction to the Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy Technology

The Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy Technology is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree and are seeking to transition into the field of radiation therapy technology. This program is tailored to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in this field.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have completed the prerequisite courses as outlined below. The certificate program takes approximately 29 months to complete, and a full-time internship is required during both summer sessions.

First Year Curriculum

• RHS 315: Radiation Physics (3 credits)
• RHS 205: Concepts Allied Health (3 credits)
• KIN 209: 1st Aid/Emergencies/CPR (1 credit)
• RHS 320: Radiation Detection and Protection (3 credits)
• RHS 275: Patient Care Procedures (3 credits)
• RHS 276: Radiation Therapy I (3 credits) Total Credits: 16

Summer Session 1

• RHS 280: Radiation Therapy Internship I (4 credits) Total Credits: 4

Second Year Curriculum

• 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)
• 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) Total Credits: 22

Summer Session 2

• RHS 362: Radiation Therapy Internship IV (4 credits) Total Credits: 4

Third Year Curriculum

• RHS 435: Radiation Therapy Internship V (2 credits)
• RHS 436: Radiation Therapy Internship VI (2 credits)
• RHS 317: Radiation Biology (3 credits)
• RHS 440: Radiation Therapy Colloquium (1 credit)
• RHS 412: Health Research Methods (3 credits) Total Credits: 11

Total Program Credits

The total credits required to complete the Certificate Program in Radiation Therapy Technology are 57.