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Curriculum:
Code:CERT.RAD.THERAPY
Degree: CERT
Program:   Radiation Therapy Technology
Please see Page 29 of the current College Catalog [2009-2010] for further details regarding entrance requirements for Health Professions Programs.
Program Length: 12 months
GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50
Prerequisite courses: Registered or registry eligible Radiologic Technologies; two biology with labs [BIO-109 and BIO-209]; Intermediate Algebra [MAT-160]; General Physics [PHY-185.] In addition to the above stated requirements, candidates cannot be accepted into the program until at least 2 of the 5 general educational courses have been completed: MAT-180, MAT-250, CIS-158, WRT-201, COM-100. Three of the above listed general education courses may be taken concurrent with the program. Successful completion of all 5 courses is required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
Application Deadline: March 1 of the current year
Program Admits: Fall semester
Note: Students who are interested in the program should make an appointment to meet with the coordinator regarding admissions.
 
First Semester
RTT-110 Introduction to Radiotherapy and Patient Care Management 2
RTT-120 Radiation Therapy Practices I 4
RTT-121 Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum I 2
RTT-130 Radiation Biology and Safety 3
RTT-150 Principles of Diagnostic Radiation Physics 3
WRT-101 English Composition I 3
Total: 17
 
Second Semester
RTT-200 Survey of Diseases 3
RTT-210 Dosimetry and Treatment Practices 3
RTT-220 Radiation Therapy Practices II 4
RTT-221 Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum II 2
RTT-230 Advanced Procedures 2
Elective General Education Elective
3
Total: 17
Third Semester
RTT-222 Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum III 2
Total: 2
  Degree Total Credits: 36  
NOTE: Students enrolled in this program ARE REQUIRED to successfully complete a course in basic algebra if indicated by the Basic Skills Placement Test.
To check your academic progress towards your degree requirements, point your browser to http://go.bergen.edu.
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