308 Radiation Therapy I he Radiation Therapy program is designed as an advanced discipline of study for graduates of accredited programs. A student can complete the required courses, obtain a certificate of completion, and be eligible to sit for the national certification examination. The courses offered in the Radiation Therapy program are upper-division and will be accepted as satisfying the requirements for a primary area emphasis for those students who have been accepted into the Bachelor of Science program. The program is three (3) full semesters in length, which requires the student to attend in the summer. A competency-based clinical evaluation system is utilized throughout the program. A student must achieve a predetermined level of competency in the academic and clinical courses in order to receive grades for the course. A minimum of 24 clock hours per week of clinical education must be completed in an affiliated health care facility. Radiation Therapy bachelors degree (bs) » Program Prerequisite: Must be an ARRT registered technologist or acceptable equivalent as determined by the Department of Radiologic Sciences, make application and be accepted to the program of choice (refer to the Admission Process below). » Minor: The Advanced Radiologic Sciences minor is automatically satisfied by the requirements for the Radiation Therapy major. » Grade Requirements: After admission to the program, a GPA of 2.0 or a "C" is required in the professional courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 27 credit hours in didactic courses and 9 credit hours in clinical education are required. The support courses or the equivalent must be completed to obtain the degree. Advisement Students should meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program review. Call 801-626-6057 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Process To be eligible for admission to the Radiation Therapy program, the following criteria must be met: 1. Application and admission to Weber State University. 2. Demonstrate ability to achieve scholastically. 3. Complete an application to the desired program and pay the $25 application fee. 4. Provide the following with the application: a. transcripts from hospital certificate programs or colleges and universities; b. high school transcripts, if no previous college experience; and c. copy of ARRT certification or equivalent. 5. Have all pertinent material on file by January 10. 6. The Program of Study for Radiation Therapy will be declared upon acceptance into modality. General Education Refer to pages 38-44 for Bachelor of Science requirements. Course Requirements for BS Degree Support Courses (18 credit hours) RADT 3043 Medical Ethics & Law (3) RADT 3243 Patient Care and Assessment II (3) RADT 3403 Radiobiology & Health Physics (3) RADT 3563 Managing Clinical Information (3) RADT 4933 RADT SI4943 Research Methods (3) Baccalaureate Thesis (3) Radiation Therapy Courses (36 credit hours) RATH 4330 Radiation Therapy Physics (3) RATH 4342 Intro to Treatment Planning (3) RATH 4410 Radiation Oncology I (3) RATH 4412 Radiation Oncology II (3) RATH 4414 Radiation Oncology III (3) RATH 4444 Advanced Treatment Planning/Brachytherapy (3) RATH SI4446 Quality Assurance (3) RATH 4448 New Technology in Radiation Therapy (3) RATH 4861 Clinical Education I (3) RATH 4862 Clinical Education II (3) RATH 4863 Clinical Education III (3) RATH 4913 Comprehensive Review (3) Recommended Course to Fulfill Diversity RADT DV3003 Psycho-Social Medicine (3) Elective Courses RADT 3143 RADT 3263 RADT 3423 RADT 4992 Imaging Pathophysiology (3) Diagnostic Services Pharmacology (3) Federal Regulations (3) Seminar (1-2) RADIATION THERAPY COURSES - RATH RATH 4330. Radiation Therapy Physics (3) An overview of the profession of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy physics, dosimetry, isodose distribution for isotopes and electrically- produced beams. Mechanics of Linear accelerators and Cobalt. RATH 4342. Introduction to Treatment Planning (3) Basic quantities and concepts in radiotherapeutic dosimetry. Current aspects of the anatomical and physical consideration involved in planning and delivery of the therapy prescription. RATH 4410. Radiation Oncology I (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RATH 4412. Radiation Oncology II (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RATH 4414. Radiation Oncology III (3) Pathology of cancer; combined therapy and surgery; chemotherapy and radiation therapy; clinical application of treatment techniques; and case studies. RATH 4444. Advanced Treatment Planning/Brachytherapy (3) Prescription interpretation, nuclide implants, brachytherapy and treatment techniques involving hyperthermia. Beam modification devices and theory of beam placement will be discussed. RATH SI4446. Quality Assurance (3) Establishment of a quality assurance program for linear accelerators, simulators and therapeutic isotopes. RATH 4448. New Technology in Radiation Therapy (3) Exploration of the emerging technology and new equipment used in radiation therapy. Prerequisite: Graduate of an approved Radiography Program or equivalent. RATH 4861. Clinical Education I (3) Clinical education designed to facilitate transference of didactic instruction to practical clinical practice. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog