Radiation Therapy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Bachelor's degree

In massachusetts (USA)

£ 10,463.02 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 13,243

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Massachusetts (USA)

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Looking to learn from leaders in the field of radiation therapy while earning your clinical experience at some of the country's finest oncology facilities? If you already have your bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and want to make a career change, Suffolk University's JRCERT-accredited Post-Baccalaureate Radiation Therapy Program could be perfect for you.
Our JRCERT-accredited program is a collaboration between the Suffolk University Biology Department and our world-class clinical sites:

Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston)
Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Boston)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston)
Emerson Hospital (Concord, Massachusetts)
Newton-Wellesley Hospital (Newton, Massachusetts)
North Shore Cancer Center (Danvers, Massachusetts)
Through observation and hands-on experience, you will become part of a team of radiation therapists as you complete more than 1,300 hours of clinical rotations. At the hospitals, you'll participate in the daily responsibilities of radiation therapists, as well as patient care and the operation of treatment machines. When you complete this program, you'll be eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Exam and can begin working immediately after you graduate.

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About this course

Learning goals and objectives reflect the educational outcomes achieved by students through the completion of this program. These transferable skills prepare Suffolk students for success in the workplace, in graduate school, and in their local and global communities.

Know critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Know principles that demonstrate clinical competence.

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Subjects

  • Ethics
  • Medical training
  • Oncology
  • Biology
  • University
  • GCSE Physics
  • Medical
  • Radiation Physics
  • Accredited
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Radiation
  • Physics

Course programme

Degree Requirements - 62 credits

Certificate Requirements: 15 courses and corresponding laboratories and clinical hours, 62 credits

Core Requirements (12 courses and corresponding laboratories where applicable, 50 credits)
  • RAD-206 Introduction to Radiation Oncology
  • RAD-315 Radiation Physics I
  • RAD-L315 Radiation Physics I Lab
  • RAD-317 Radiation Physics II
  • RAD-321 Clinical Radiation I
  • RAD-L321 Radiation Therapy Rotation I
  • RAD-L322 Radiation Therapy Practicum
  • RAD-323 Clinical Rotation II
  • RAD-L323 Radiation Therapy Rotation II
  • RAD-L324 Radiation Therapy Rotation III
  • RAD-415 Dosimetry I
  • RAD-L415 Dosimetry I Lab
  • RAD-416 Radiation Biology
  • RAD-420 Radiation Oncology & Pathology
  • RAD-422 Radiology
  • RAD-475 Senior Seminar for Radiation Therapy
Mathematics Requirement: 1 course, 4 credits

Choose one of the following:
  • MATH-134 Calculus for Management & Social Sciences
  • MATH-165 Calculus I
Biostatistics Requirement: 1 course 4 credits

Choose one of the following:
  • BIO-273 Biostatistics
  • STATS-250 Applied Statistics
  • PSYCH-215 Behavioral Statistics
Ethics Requirement: 1 course, 4 credits

Choose one of the following:
  • PHIL-119 Ethics
  • PHIL-123 Social Ethics: The Good Life
  • PHIL-127 Contemporary Moral Issues
  • PHIL-363 Bio and Medical Ethics
Required Clinical Hours
  • 14 hours per week; Semester 2, Year 1
  • 40 hours per week; 12 week Summer Session
  • 24 hours per week, Year 2

Note: The department reserves the right to require the withdrawal of a student from the Radiation Therapy certificate program if, in its estimation, the probability of the student's success is doubtful. Factors such as academic performance, interest, effort, professionalism, compliance, attendance, and suitability for the field will be considered. Issues or concerns correlated with any one of these factors could result in withdrawal of the student from the program. Students who defer entry into the program, for any reason, will forfeit their space in the program and will be required to reapply for the following year. A student may be dismissed from the Radiation Therapy program if they fail to maintain the minimum GPA of 3.0 or if they achieve a final grade lower than “B” in any of the Radiation Therapy (RAD) courses listed above.

If admitted into the Radiation Therapy program, part-time and full-time students must complete clinical requirements within three years of being admitted. Radiation Therapy graduates may seek employment immediately following graduation and will also be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiation Therapy Certification Exam.

Additional information

Cost Per Credit (2019-2020)

For part-time students -  $779

Radiation Therapy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

£ 10,463.02 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 13,243