Radiation Therapy (RDT) Program (BS)
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Program Handbook
Program Mission & Outcomes
Mission
The Mission of the Baker College Radiation Therapy Program is to provide a high quality education that will enable our graduates to have successful careers in radiation therapy. This is accomplished by providing:
- Access to state of the art equipment both in our labs and at our clinical facilities.
- A bachelor degree level curriculum.
- Competency based clinical rotations at a variety of clinical facilities.
Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
To that end the following goals have been established:
1. Our students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
- Students will exhibit proficient written communication skills.
2. Our students will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills to solve a given problem.
- Students will demonstrate ability to recognize correct field positioning.
3. Our students will demonstrate professionalism.
Student learning outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate professionalism at clinic
- Students will produce a plan for their professional career development.
4. Our graduates will be clinically competent entry level radiation therapists
Student learning outcome:
- Students will demonstrate ability to ensure patient safety.
- Students will demonstrate correct radiation safety protection.
Baker College Mission and Vision
Course Student Learning Outcomes
Academic Plan
Background Check Requirements
Yes, Background Check required. Visit the Background Checks page for more information.
Additional Program Information
Limited Enrollment Program Information
Application Semester: Spring
Application Link: Health Science Limited Enrollment Application
Aptitude Exam: Not required for the Spring 2021 Semester
Application Campuses: Please see the application for available campus
Selection Criteria: In the event of a tie between required course grades and weighted GPA, cumulative GPA will be used.
Additional Information: Health Science Limited Enrollment Program
Required Courses:
Full acceptance into the professional track of some programs is limited due to clinical or work site availability. Students compete to earn acceptance into these programs. All students having successfully completed the conditional acceptance requirements, are eligible to apply. Admittance criteria for all limited enrollment health science programs features a common set of prerequisite courses prior to acceptance to their selected program. Students have the opportunity to apply to multiple limited enrollment programs due to the common set of required courses used for the selection process.
General Education Courses
(Minimum Grade C)
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Weighted Courses
(Minimum Grade B- )
(70% of Ranking)
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COM 1010 |
BIO 1210 |
COM 1020 |
BIO 1211 |
MTH 1010 |
BIO 1220 |
PSY 2050 |
BIO 1221 |
General Education Elective |
BIO 2150 |
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HSC 1010 |
Students may attempt to earn a seat in a Limited Enrollment program up to two times. An attempt is defined as having completed all prerequisite coursework at or above the minimum grade required, completed the entrance exam, but were not awarded a seat due to their standing and limited seat capacity. Students reapplying must complete the program reapplication process including submitting a new application.
Note: If you are a new transfer student or currently completing a required course at another institution, you must request an Official Transcript be sent to Baker College. Your Official Transcript must be received by 5:00 pm the last Friday of the semester. If you have previously provided your Official Transcript, you do not need to supply it again.
Library Resources
Clinical / Work Experience Information
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