Radiation Therapy Technology Prerequisites

The following Bergen Community College courses are in accordance with the pre-admission requirements listed by state and national accreditation agencies for an approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology.

All applicants to the Bergen Community College Radiation Therapy Program are required to complete the following courses as prerequisites:

Prerequisite: BIO-109  Anatomy and Physiology I
Course Description:  An introduction to the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology that emphasizes some common diseases in relation to the various body systems.  Among the topics considered are the basic plan of the body tissues, the skeletal system, the muscular system, articulations, cardiovascular system, and the respiratory system.  Lectures are supplemented by writing assignments, discussion, and laboratory sessions that include dissection and elementary physiology experiments. 3 lectures, 3 labs, 4 credits.

Prerequisite  BIO-209 Anatomy and Physiology II
Course Description: Continues the study of human anatomy and physiology.  Among the topics considered are the digestive system, metabolism, urinary system, fluid and electrolyte balance, the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the reproductive system.  Lectures are supplemented by writing assignments, discussion and laboratory sessions that include dissection and elementary physiology experiments. 3 lectures, 3 labs, 4 credits. Prerequisite: BIO-109 Anatomy and Physiology I

Prerequisite: MAT-045 Intermediate Algebra
Course Description: The study of polynomial and rational expressions, integral and fractional exponents, roots and radicals, linear and quadratic equations, functions, elementary curve sketching, inequalities. 4 lectures, 4 credits. Prerequisite: MAT-031 / 032 or MAT-035 (Algebra) or proficiency examination.

Prerequisite: MAT-180  Precalculus: College Algebra and Trigonometry
Course Description: A study of coordinate geometry, functions and graphing; polynomial and rational functions, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and inverse trigonometric functions; analytic geometry, and applications. 4 lectures, 4 credits. Prerequisite: MAT-045 Intermediate Algebra or proficiency examination.

Prerequisite: PHY-185  Introduction to Physics
Course Description: Covers a series of topics: Newton’s Laws of Motion, mechanical energy, work and power, heat and heat transfer, electricity and magnetism, light, sound, atomic structure, and radioactivity and relativity.  Conceptual principles are emphasized without dwelling on the rigorous mathematic aspects of the topics studied.  Although no math is required, some principles are developed and used.  Application of principles to environmental and health problems included. 3 lectures, 3 labs, 4 credits.

All applicants to the Bergen Community College Radiation Therapy Program are required to complete the following general education courses as prerequisites, or, they may complete up to two of the following general education courses concurrent with the Radiation Therapy Program course of study.  Successful completion of all four courses is required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Prerequisite/Concurrent with the Program: CIS-158  Introduction to Computer Science
Course Description: Intended for students who are interested in an algorithmic approach to problem solving using computers and their applications.  Topics include terminology used in the computer field, introduction to computer systems and their applications.  Students will work with various software packages on a microcomputer. 2 lectures, 2 labs, 3 credits. Prerequisite: MAT-032 or MAT-035 (Algebra).

Prerequisite/Concurrent with the Program: WRT-201  English Composition II
Course Description: Continues the emphasis of English Composition I on the writing process, and on critical reading and thinking skills.  Particular attention is devoted to writing with sources and to argumentative writing.  Emphasis is placed on correct language usage and on research and the techniques of MLA documentation. 3 lectures, 3 credits. Prerequisite: WRT-101 English Composition I.

Prerequisite/Concurrent with the Program: SPE-111  Speech Communication
Course Description: Guides students through the methods of organizing, delivering, and evaluating the spoken word in various speech situations.  Intrapersonal and interpersonal communication in conjunction with public address are studied. 3 lecture, 3 credits.

Prerequisite/Concurrent with the Program: MAT-250  Statistical Analysis
Course Description: An introduction to methods for the design of research studies and the interpretation of data that result from these studies.  Topics considered include a brief review of elementary statistical concepts, additional cases of hypothesis testing and estimation, analysis of variance, analysis of enumerative data, linear regression and correlation, and nonparametric statistics.  Laboratory assignments using a statistical software package are included in the course. 2 lectures, 2 labs, 3 credits. Prerequisite: MAT-150 Elementary Statistics.

In accordance with state and national accreditation agencies for an approved program in Radiation Therapy technology, all applicants to the Bergen Community College Radiation Therapy Program are required to complete all of the previous courses prior to completion of the program. 

The information on this page is maintained by the Radiation Therapy Technology Program Coordinator, Carol Chovanec.