Certificate in Radiation Therapy

Program Description
Keiser University’s Certificate in Radiation Therapy will teach students how to utilize radiation and radioactive isotopes in the treatment of disease, primarily cancer. Radiation therapists are highly skilled members of the cancer management team and responsible for accurately recording, interpreting and administering the treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists. Students will learn how to localize tumors, implement treatment plans and evaluate the clinical progress of patients. Students will also be trained to demonstrate a high quality of technical expertise, provide competent compassionate clinical care, and collaborate effectively with their colleagues.

Program Objectives
The following goals are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and goals and to further define the programmatic goals for Radiation Therapy:

Acquire the skills and knowledge to function effectively in their role as members of the radiation therapy team in delivering a planned course of treatment utilizing high energy photon or electron beams of radiation
Competently demonstrate the use and application of ionizing radiation therapy units and devices
Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to achieve program goals and clinical objectives
Exhibit professional and personal growth coupled with lifelong learning skills, communicating effectively with faculty, patients, families and members of the healthcare team
Demonstrate fabrication and block cutting skills and the use of patient immobilization and treatment enhancing devices appropriately

Prerequisite for Major Courses:

Background check and drug screening when applicable
Completion of an Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology
Cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

Program Outline
To receive a Certificate in Radiation Therapy, students must earn a total of 54.0 credit hours. Each major course is a prerequisite for the subsequent course and therefore must be completed with a grade of “C” and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher in order to proceed successfully through the program. Program requirements are as follows:

Radiation Therapy Courses (54.0 credit hours)
Introduction to Radiation Therapy	3.0 credit hours
Patient Care for the Radiation Therapist	3.0 credit hours
Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I	3.0 credit hours
Radiation Therapy Physics I	3.0 credit hours
Radiation Therapy Clinical Education I	3.0 credit hours
Radiation Therapy Clinical Education II	3.0 credit hours
Oncology and Radiobiology	3.0 credit hours
Radiation Therapy Clinical Education III	3.0 credit hours
Radiation Therapy Clinical Education IV	3.0 credit hours
Radiation Therapy Physics II	3.0 credit hours
Oncologic Pathology	3.0 credit hours
Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy II	3.0 credit hours
Treatment Planning and Dosimetry	3.0 credit hours
Radiation Therapy Clinical Education V	3.0 credit hours
Radiation Therapy Clinical Education VI	3.0 credit hours
Quality Management	3.0 credit hours
Radiation Therapy Clinical Education VII/Seminar	6.0 credit hours

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