Bachelor of Science - Radiation Therapy Concentration

Design of the Professional Curriculum

The curriculum follows a pattern that trains the student to become skilled in the performance of radiation therapy procedures. Courses in radiologic principles, technical courses in radiation therapy, clinical application of theory, and general education are included in the curriculum. Lectures, lab, and clinical experienecs are integrated throughout the program.

The Radiation Therapy Program has set forth the following goals and student learning outcomes:

Goal 1:  Students will demonstrate clinical competence.
Student Learning Outcome:
            Students will be competent in positioning patients
            Students will accurately perform technical aspects of treatment delivery.
            Students will practice radiation protection.

Goal 2:  Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
            Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
            Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.

Goal 3:  Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
            Students will be able to adapt to non-routine situations.
            Students will establish resolution and rationale for challenging circumstances that they may encounter.

Goal 4:  Students will demonstrate professional values.
Student Learning Outcomes:
            Students will demonstrate appropriate professional values in the clinical setting.
            Students will detail the ethical obligations described in the ARRT Code of Ethics.

Goal 5:  Students will be involved in professional continuing education activities to instill a desire for lifelong learning.
Student Learning Outcomes:
             Students participate in professional continuing education activities.

Goal 6:  Students will be involved in the community we serve.
Student Learning Outcomes:
            Student will participate in community service activities.

Goal 7: The program will provide the medical community with individuals qualified to perform radiation therapy procedures.
Program Effectiveness Measures:
            Graduates will pass the ARRT exam on first attempt.
            Graduate will express confidence in the overall quality of graduates’ skills.
            Of those pursuing employment, graduates will be gainfully employed within 6 months post-graduation.
            Employers will express confidence in the overall quality of the graduate’s skills.
            Students will successfully complete the program in the two year time frame.

Assessment data for the Radiation Therapy Program Effective Measures described in Goal #7 are available for review.

Structure of the Professional program

Classes are held during the day. Clinical experience is scheduled in cooperation with the clinical site with experience during normal daytime hours.

Opportunity for Students to Work

Students may find full-time employment during the professional program difficult. 

Description of Facilities

The Radiation Therapy Program offices and classrooms are located in the Dunes Medical/ Professional Building at IU Northwest. Clinical experiences have been planned in local hospitals, including the Community Hospital in Munster; Franciscan St. James Health in Olympia Fields, IL; Franciscan St. Margaret Health in Hammond; Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Illinois; Memorial Hospital in South Bend; Methodist Hospital of Gary, Inc., in Merrillville; Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC, Mishawaka, IN.  The Mishawaka Clinical Education setting is appropriate 75 miles from campus.

Accreditation

The Radiation Therapy Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; phone (312) 704-5300; www.jrcert.org.

Curriculum

General education requirements may be taken at Indiana University Northwest (IUN) or any accredited college or university on a part-time basis. The following courses that are followed by (G) meet the general education requirements of College of Health and Human Services. *Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better: