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Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy prepares students for entry-level positions in the profession, using ionizing-radiation producing equipment to administer therapeutic doses of radiation as prescribed by physicians for treatment of disease — generally cancer. The program’s graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and are eligible for licensure by the State of Florida to practice Radiation Therapy. The Radiation Therapy program strives to instill the values and concepts of life-long learning in its graduates.
The following objectives are designed to meet the program’s mission and goals for Radiation Therapy:
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy, students must earn a total of 93.0 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 Major Courses (67.0 credit hours total) | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Radiation Therapy | 5.0 credit hours |
| Patient Care for the Radiation Therapist | 5.0 credit hours |
| Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy I | 5.0 credit hours |
| Radiation Therapy Physics I | 5.0 credit hours |
| Treatment Planning and Dosimetry | 5.0 credit hours |
| Radiation Therapy Clinical Education I | 3.0 credit hours |
| Radiation Therapy Clinical Education II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Radiobiology and Pathology | 5.0 credit hours |
| Principles & Practice of Radiation Therapy II | 5.0 credit hours |
| Radiation Therapy Clinical Education III | 3.0 credit hours |
| Radiation Therapy Clinical Education IV | 3.0 credit hours |
| Radiation Therapy Physics II | 5.0 credit hours |
| Quality Management | 5.0 credit hours |
| Radiation Therapy Clinical Education V | 3.0 credit hours |
| Radiation Therapy Clinical Education VI | 3.0 credit hours |
| Radiation Therapy Seminar | 4.0 credit hours |
| Behavioral/Social Science (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Sociology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computers (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers | 3.0 credit hours |
| English (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| Mathematics (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Physics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Natural Science (6.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Human Anatomy /Physiology I | 4.0 credit hours |
| Human Anatomy /Physiology II | 4.0 credit hours |
Note: All lower division major and general education courses should be successfully completed before upper division courses are undertaken.
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The instructors at Keiser University impacted my life. They believed in my ability to become a great graphic designer, regardless of how I felt about my skills. KU helped to prepare me for the real world and got me to where I am today.
