Radiation Therapy Technology Curriculum
Certificate Curriculum:
The curriculum for this 12 month / 36 credit certificate program is:
First Semester
RTT 110 Introduction to Radiotherapy and Patient Care Management
2.0
RTT 120 Radiation Therapy Practices I
4.0
RTT 130 Radiation Biology and Safety
3.0
RTT 150 Principles of Diagnostic Radiation Physics
3.0
RTT 121 Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum I
2.0
* General Education Elective
3.0
credits
17.0
Second Semester
RTT 200 Survey of Diseases
3.0
RTT 210 Dosimetry and Treatment Practices
3.0
RTT 220 Radiation Therapy Practices II
4.0
RTT 230 Advanced Procedures
2.0
RTT 221 Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum II
2.0
* General Education Elective
3.0
credits
17.0
Third Semester
RTT 222 Radiation Therapy Clinical Practicum III
2.0
credits
2.0
* Successful completion of English Composition II is required during this semester. If this requirement has been completed, then the student may choose an alternate general education course. Successful completion of COM-100, INF-101, MAT-250 and MAT 180 is required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
** Choose COM-100, INF-101, MAT-250 or MAT 180. Successful completion of these courses is required by the ARRT and the NJDEP.
General Information
Validation of professional credentials is a part of the program’s admission process.
Criminal background checks are required of all students entering the program.
Didactic Courses will be offered during the day (Monday – Saturday) and/or evening (Monday – Friday).
Presently, five medical facilities are available for clinical education.
Clinical courses will be offered during the day and/or evening (Monday – Friday).
Clinical is a competency-based course of education.
Program content is designed to prepare the graduate for successful completion of the National Registry Examination in Radiation Therapy administered by the ARRT.
Clinical Rotation
During the clinical practicum component of the program, students will rotate through nursing, simulation, CT simulation, treatment delivery procedures, beam modification devices, treatment planning and dosimetry. Clinical competency evaluation will encompass the didactic and laboratory components of the program. Successful clinical competency evaluation will be based on the student’s expected level of expertise and understanding.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Organization |
Address |
Phone/ E-Mail |
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists |
1255 Northland Drive
St Paul, MN, 55120-1155 |
651-687-0048
www.arrt.org |
American Society of Radiologic Technologists |
15000 Central Avenue
Albuquerque, NM
87123-3917 |
505-298-4500
www.asrt.org |
New Jersey Society of Radiologic Technologists |
Atlantic Highlands
New Jersey |
|
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
20 N Wacker Drive
Chicago, Il, 60606 |
312-704-5300
www.jrcert.org |
NJ Department of Environmental Protection;
Bureau of Radiologic Health |
PO Box 415
Trenton, NJ 08625 |
609-984-5980 |
LINKS
Radiation Therapy Courses/Requirements: BCC College Catalog 2010-2011 pages 31, 218 and 291-292.
Tuition and Fees/Financial Aid: BCC College Catalog 2010-2011 pages 49-58 – Since this is the only college based Radiation Therapy Program in New Jersey, Bergen County Resident tuition fees apply to all residents of NJ.
Program Faculty
Carol Chovanec – Program Coordinator – Radiation Therapy Technology
B.A., Drew University; NJ, - M.S., College of Saint Elizabeth, NJ.
Gia Montanez – Senior Clinical Supervisor – Radiation Therapy Technology
A.A.S., Bergen Community College.
The information on this pageis maintained by the Radiation Therapy Technology Program Coordinator, Carol Chovanec. |