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Q. When is the application deadline for the program?
A. The deadline is May 1st for the class that will begin in the fall term.
Q. How many students are selected for the program?
A. Each class can consist of up to 25 students.
Q. Can I apply if I have not completed all of the pre-requisite courses?
A. You can apply to the program if you have been fully accepted by Miami Dade College and have passing scores on the Computerized Placement Test (CPT); or you have not passed the CPT and will have satisfactorily completed the developmental courses prescribed by MDC by the end of the summer term before the program starts in the fall. For exceptions to the CPT testing see the MDC catalog.
Q. What should I do if I am not accepted into the program?
A. Your application will be retained in the program application pool for that fall term until a full class has been selected and deposits for each seat are remitted, as long as you return the form that was sent to you along with the letter indicating your program status. You should also contact a Medical Center Campus advisor to review your transcripts. Since this program has a limited enrollment, your final grades in the science courses and overall GPA are extremely important.
Q. What are the hours of the program?
A. This program requires that you attend classes throughout the day and sometimes into the mid-evening timeslots. Clinical courses are generally in the daytime hours.
Q. Can I complete this program on a part-time basis?
A. General education and science courses that do not start with the program prefix RAT (Radiation Therapy) may be taken part-time before being accepted into the program. Program courses are offered only once a year and are sequential. Some of the courses require prerequistes from the previous semester.
Q. Can I work while I am a student in the program?
A. Employment is not encouraged but you should be able to work about 15-20 hours per week, but consider your own academic ability, time management skills and other commitments when making an employment decision. Students must earn at least final grades of “C” or better to continue in the program.
Q. Do you assist with job placement after graduation?
A. The Medical Center Campus does assist graduates with job placement if positions are forwarded to the program.
Q. Do I need to take a test after graduation?
A. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has established qualifications for certification and registration in Radiation Therapy. Upon successful completion of the Radiation Therapy program, graduation from MDC, and complying with the ARRT Rules of Ethics guidelines, the candidate is permitted to apply to take the national or state certification test.
Q. How much is an annual salary for graduates of this program in this area?
A. In this area, graduates may expect to earn annual wages of $38,000-$50,000 if employed full-time in a cancer treatment setting.
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