Mission and Goals

The primary mission of the Radiation Therapy Program is to educate competent entry-level radiation therapists

Goal: Students will demonstrate clinical competence

• Students will demonstrate competence in treatment delivery,
• Students will demonstrate competence in simulation,
• Students will demonstrate understanding of theory behind safe radiation practice.
• Students will demonstrate safe radiation practice.
• Employers will report graduates as competent in entry-level tasks

Goal: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills

• Student will successfully demonstrate effective communication skills in the clinical setting
• Student will demonstrate effective written communication skills
• Student will demonstrate effective oral communication skills

Goal: Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Students will develop a treatment plan using a planning computer
• Students will use critical thinking & problem solving skills in clinical situations
• Students will evaluate & analyze published studies, and apply them to clinical practice
• Graduates will demonstrate competence in problem solving

Goal: Students will demonstrate professionalism

• Students will demonstrate professionalism in the clinical setting
• Graduates will demonstrate belief in continuing education

For Program accreditation information and effectiveness data please see:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology,
20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
http://www.jrcert.org