Radiation therapists are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to use radiation to assist in treating cancer and other medical conditions. The responsibilities of a radiation therapist can include performing radiation safety and quality control procedures; preparing immobilization devices; operating equipment; positioning patients for procedures; providing basic nursing and medical care; and preparing data for physician interpretation. Radiation therapy departments are located mainly in hospitals. Employment opportunities also exist in free-standing therapy clinics, commercial sales, education, and management. Refer to the professional websites listed at the bottom of this page for further career information.
Radiation Therapy Program Policies, Procedures and Information
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CLINICAL SITES
Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie
Clarian Health - Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis
Clarian West Medical Center, Avon
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If you are interested in this program, please download and read the information in the Radiation Therapy Program policies, procedures and information Sheet.
Program Overview
This associate degree program prepares students for careers in Radiation Therapy. The Ball State University Radiation Therapy program is offered in cooperation with Clarian Health in Indianapolis. The program is divided into two phases and usually takes 2 to 3 years to complete. The first, or preclinical, phase of the program takes place on the Ball State University campus and includes course work in the sciences and the University Core Curriculum program. The second, or clinical, phase of the program is offered in Indianapolis at Clarian Health with rotations to other clinical affiliate sites.
Admission, Application Process, and Acceptance
Students may enter the preclinical phase of this program (28 semester hours) upon admission to the University; however, admission to the University does not guarantee acceptance to the clinical phase of the program, which is a competitive process. Only the top-scoring applicants will be offered a spot in the clinical phase of the program. Students may apply for admission to the clinical portion of the program when the following requirements are met:
- Must be a current BSU student.
- Any student must have been officially admitted to BSU by December 1 of the year immediately prior to the clinical phase of the program.
- All transfer hours must be evaluated and appear on the DAPR (Degree Analysis Progress Report) and on the BSU transcript.
- Students must meet with Terrie L. Greenwalt, Primary Departmental Advisor.
- Please call 765-285-5961 to schedule an appointment.
- This is required even if a Freshman Advisor has already been seen.
- 14 hours of required courses are successfully earned
- 3 of 5 required math/science courses are successfully earned
- "C" or better in required math/science courses
- 2.5 overall GPA from only required preclinical courses
- Must have read the most current Radiation Therapy Program Policies, Procedures and Information and the most current Check Sheet. If you are applying to the clinical phase of the program, it is assumed that you have read this information, and you will be held accountable for adhering to its content.
You must obtain a current application and instructions from the Department of Physiology and Health Science office in CL 325. Complete the application, follow the instructions, and attach the following: 1) a copy of your current Ball State University DAPR (Degree Audit Progress Report), making sure it includes your fall semester grades and current registration for spring semester courses; 2) your current, official BSU transcript; and 3) current, official transcripts from any other colleges or universities you have attended which contain required preclinical courses. All information must be received in the Department of Physiology and Health Science office (CL 325) no later than 5:00 p.m. local time (Eastern Standard Time) on the first business day of February each year. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Due to the limited number of clinical phase spaces available, all students who meet minimum admission requirements may not be admitted to the clinical phase.
Selection
Applicants will be ranked using the following formula: (GPA of required preclinical courses x 7) + (GPA of required preclinical math/science courses x 15).
Radiation Therapy Check Sheet
Please use this Check Sheet, along with your DAPR and BSU transcript, to keep track of your progress: Radiation Therapy Check Sheet
Program Accreditation
Ball State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Upon graduation, students receive the Associate in Science Degree in Radiation Therapy. Program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Individuals who pass the examination are known as registered technologists, RT(T). This examination is recognized as proof of competency in each of the 50 states and in selected foreign countries. Full disclosure of any charges and/or convictions for a misdemeanor or felony is required on the application to the clinical portion of the program. Individuals who have been charged or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor must preapply to the ARRT. Written preapproval to take the examination must be attached to the program application by the application deadline. Contact the Program Director for preapproval information well in advance of the program application deadline.
For more information on the radiologic sciences, please go to the following:
Program Director, Dan Strahan, BS, RT(T), dstrahan@clarian.org
For more information about Ball State's Allied Health Programs contact Ms. Terrie Greenwalt.
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