About The Radiation Therapy Program
Our Radiation Therapy program is 5 semesters long and leads to a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree. The program can only be taken on a full-time basis. We admit a limited number of students each year so that students receive close, personal attention. Beginning in the fall only, the program includes five consecutive semesters of classroom and clinical courses.
Starting in the summer of their first year, students complete 42 weeks of clinical training in oncology centers. Students request a region at the time of interview and a decision about a region assignment is made by the Admissions Committee at the time of acceptance. The regions are Central New York, Buffalo, Capital/Hudson Valley, Rochester, the North Country, and the Southern Tier.
A student will be in their assigned region for nearly all of the 42 weeks, however, they can request individual rotations outside of their region to work with different equipment. Placement will depend on availability.
Clinical Education Settings, Radiation Therapy
Students in our program gain clinical experiences from a wide range of supervised health care settings.
Clinical Education Locations
Central New York Region
- Bassett Health Care, Cooperstown, New York
- Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, Utica, New York
- Hematology Oncology of CNY, Syracuse and East Syracuse, New York
- Renzi Cancer Center at Guthrie Cortland NY
- Upstate Medical University, University Hospital, The Hill, Oswego County, and Verona New York
Rochester Region
- Finger Lakes Radiation Oncology, Clifton Springs, New York
- Highland Hospital, Rochester, New York
- Park Ridge Hospital, Rochester, New York
- Pluta Cancer Center, Rochester, New York
- Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York
- Rochester General Hospital/Linden Oaks, Rochester New York
- Sands Cancer Center, Canandaigua, New York
- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
- Wilmot Cancer Institute, Greece, New York
Buffalo Region
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York
- University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital – Batavia
Southern Tier Region
- Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, New York
- Falck Cancer Center, Elmira, New York
- Fox Cancer Care Center, Oneonta, New York
- Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, New York
- Renzi Cancer Center at Guthrie Cortland NY
- UHS(United Health Services) Radiation Oncology, Johnson City, New York
Capital District and Hudson Valley Regions
- Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York
- C.R. Wood Cancer Center, Glens Falls, New York
- Ellis Hospital, Schenectady New York
- NY Oncology Hematology, Amsterdam, Albany, and Clifton Parks, New York
- St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, New York
- Vasser Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, Kingston and Fishkill, New York
- V.A. Medical Center, Albany, New York
North Country Region
- Alice Hyde Medical Center, Malone, New York
- Richard Winter Cancer Center, Ogdensburg, New York
- Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, New York
- Warner Cancer Treatment Center, Potsdam, New York
Mission & Goals
The primary mission of the Radiation Therapy Program is to educate competent radiation therapy professionals. Didactic and clinical components focus on the development of students into knowledgeable, caring and ethical imaging professionals.
The education and training process is designed to graduate individuals who are qualified in the art and science of Radiation Therapy and who can deliver a health care service based upon scientific principles, technical expertise, sound judgment, and responsible professional conduct.
Student Learning Outcomes
Expand allStudents will demonstrate clinical competence
Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate competence in treatment delivery
- Students will demonstrate competence in simulation
- Students will demonstrate safe radiation practice
- Employers will report graduates as competent in entry-level tasks
- Graduates will report competence in entry-level tasks
Students will demonstrate effective communication skills
Learning Outcomes
- 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
Students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Learning Outcomes
- 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
Students will demonstrate professionalism
Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate professionalism in the clinical setting
- Graduates will demonstrate belief in continuing education
Have Questions
Need more specifics about the program? Questions about admissions requirements? Contact the College of Health Professions Admissions Counselor:
Wendy Meyer
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions Advisor
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