Radiation Therapy

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences
Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificate in Radiation Therapy

Length of Program

The 12-month curriculum is composed of 40 semester hours and complies with the American Society of Radiologic Technology curriculum. Some of the courses in the curriculum include Treatment Planning, Patient Care, and Radiation Therapy Physics. The clinical component incorporates the American Registry of Radiologic Technology’s Clinical Competency Requirements.

Clinical Instruction Sites

A UNMC radiation therapy student gains clinical experience by rotating through the following cancer centers:

• Cancer Partners of Nebraska, Lincoln
• CHI Health - Bergan Mercy, Omaha
• CHI Health - Midwest Cancer Center, Omaha
• CHI Health - St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Lincoln
• CHI Health - Regional Cancer Center at St. Francis, Grand Island
• Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Council Bluffs
• Mary Lanning Medical Center - Morrison Cancer Center, Hastings
• Nebraska Hematology-Oncology, Lincoln
• Nebraska Medicine, Omaha
• Nebraska Medicine - Village Pointe Cancer Center, Omaha
• Nebraska Methodist Health System, Omaha

Degree Requirements

Completion of 40 semester hours. All required courses must be completed with a minimum passing grade of 70% unless specified otherwise in the syllabus to meet graduation requirements. A minimum total of 120 semester credit hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences degree, and completion of the 40 semester hours in radiation therapy for the Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificate.

The UNMC radiation therapy program has a first-time ARRT pass rate of over 91%. 

Radiation Therapy is a rewarding profession with ever-changing technology and extensive patient care.  This career allows for a challenging work day as well as time for a personal life. If you feel you are a compassionate, motivated person who appreciates technical precision, this career may be for you. 

Technical standards required to be a Radiation Therapist.

Radiation Therapy Website

Radiation Therapy

The mission of admissions in the College of Allied Health Professions is to advance evidence-based recruitment and admissions practices that are inclusive, equitable and balanced with respect to experiences, attributes and metrics to recruit and admit applicants for the purpose of preparing highly competent, collaborative and compassionate professionals dedicated to improving the health and healthcare of all individuals and communities. 

For specific Radiation Therapy admissions, application, and timelines, visit: Radiation Therapy Admissions.

Overview

The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Radiation Program provides course instruction to clinical location placements in Omaha and Kearney. All didactic courses are considered online because of our use of distance education. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of synchronous, asynchronous, and blended delivery formats. All students are required to attend class in person at their designated clinical location placement site.  The content of the Radiation Therapy curriculum follows the ASRT Radiation Therapy Professional Curriculum. The courses provide extensive didactic and clinical components to prepare the graduate for an exciting career in the field of radiation oncology.

To promote transparency, UNMC’s Radiation Therapy Program has disclosed the specific delivery formats of each course in our curriculum below. Please refer to the provided definitions for further information about each delivery format.

Definitions

Online

Courses are considered online when “instruction and learning is 100% delivered via the Internet.” This online designation encompasses all types of distance education delivery formats: synchronous, asynchronous, and blended instruction.

Synchronous Instruction

In synchronous classes, the course instructor teaches in real time from one program location. Instruction is transmitted live via Zoom from the instructor’s location to all other clinical location placement classrooms with two-way audio and video.

Asynchronous Instruction

In asynchronous classes, the course instructor teaches through posted instructional content to an online learning management system. The learner is responsible for completing instructional content on their own time with reference to individual course schedule. Examination delivery is determined by each course instructor and may be completed asynchronously or synchronously with or without a proctor.

Blended Instruction

Blended courses use a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

Clinical Instruction

Clinical instruction is completed in-person at the student’s assigned clinical instruction sites.

Curriculum

Radiation Therapy Website 

Radiation Therapy Student Policies

In addition to the CAHP Student Policies, students are required to follow the below policies.  If you have any questions regarding the policies, please reach out to Lisa Bartenhagen, Program Director. 

• Clinical Compliance
• Dress Code
• Magnetic Resonance Safety
• Pregnancy
• Radiation Protection
• Student Employment Guidelines
• Student Leave
• Supervision of Students
• Use of Technology