Students are admitted to the Radiation Technology Program in August of each year. It is strongly recommended that you take all the required science and math general education courses before seeking admission to the program. The curriculum is subject to change. If you have questions about current curriculum requirements, contact the program representative at 305-237-4103
Course content is sequential and students should plan to enroll in all Radiation Therapy Technology courses in the order and during the terms indicated in the following curriculum outline. In addition to general education core courses, all students must complete HSC 0003 and the computer competency test prior to being considered for admission.
Students entering the College in August 1998 or thereafter, including former students who have not been enrolled in the past 12 months must follow the curriculum below.
Course Number |
Course Title |
Required Credits |
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
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ENC 1101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
MAC 1105 |
College Algebra |
3 |
BSC 2085L |
Anatomy & Physiology\ |
3 |
BSC 2085L |
Anatomy & Physiology Lab I |
1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
10 |
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PROGRAM CORE |
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YEAR I |
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TERM 1 |
FALL I |
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BSC 2086 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
3 |
BSC 2086L |
Anatomy & Physiology Lab II |
1 |
RAT 1001 |
Introduction to Radiation Oncology |
2 |
RAT 1211 |
Human Dieases |
1 |
RAT 1804L |
Clinical Application of Anatomy |
1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
8 |
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TERM II |
SPRING I |
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SPC 1026 |
Fundementals of Speech Communication |
3 |
PHI 2604 |
Critical Thinking & Ethics |
3 |
CLP 1006 |
The Psychology of Personal Effectiveness |
3 |
RTE 1418 |
Radiographic Techniques I |
3 |
Rat 1801L |
Introduction to Clinic |
2 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
14 |
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TERM III |
SUMMMER I |
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RAT 1804L |
Clinic I |
5 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
5 |
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YEAR II |
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TERM IV |
FALL II |
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RAT 1021 |
Principles & Practices of Radiation Therapy I |
2 |
RAT 1614 |
Radiation Physics I |
2 |
RAT 2243 |
Clinic Oncology |
2 |
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RAT 1814L |
Clinic II |
8 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
14 |
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TERM V |
SPRING II |
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RAT 2022 |
Principles & Practices of Radiation Therapy II |
2 |
RAT 2618 |
Radiation Physics II |
2 |
RAT 2241 |
Radiobiology |
2 |
RAT 1657 |
Radiation Protection & Quality Assurance |
2 |
RAT 1824L |
Clinic III |
8 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
16 |
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TERM VI |
SUMMER II |
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RAT 1619 |
Elements of Treatment Planning |
2
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RAT 2690 |
Integration of Radiation Therapy Concepts |
2 |
RAT 2834L |
Clinic IV |
6 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
10 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
77 credits |
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Students are able to apply to take the ARRT Registry Examination and to apply for a State License when all MDC requirements are successfully completed.
