Radiation Oncology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

A Career in Radiation Therapy Technology

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goal: Graduates of the program will have the knowledge and skills of a competent entry-level radiation therapist.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will be concise at radiation therapy record keeping
  
  
• Students will be skillful in machine operation & patient set-ups
  
  
• Students will be competent at verification & implementation of radiation therapy treatment plans 

Goal: Graduates will possess effective communication skills in the practice of radiation therapy.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students’ will demonstrate effective oral professional communication skills in the practice of radiation therapy
  
  
• Students’ will demonstrate effective written communication skills in the practice of radiation therapy

Goal: Graduates will use critical thinking skills and problem solving skills in the clinical setting.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students’ will demonstrate critical thinking to solve quality assurance problems with patient set-ups

Goal: Graduates will have the appropriate professional attitudes, behaviors and ethical values of an entry level radiation therapists.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will exhibit professional attitudes, behaviors and ethical values
  
  
• Students will summarize the value of membership in professional organization the ASRT

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