Medical Dosimetry Course Schedule

Sample Plan of Study (JRCERT-Accredited)

Semester 1
Radiation Biology3 Cr.
Radiation Oncology I3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning I2 Cr.
Seminars1 Cr.
9 Cr.

Semester 3
Brachytherapy3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning III2 Cr.
Radiation Oncology Financials2 Cr.
Computer Systems in Medicine2 Cr.
Statistical Methods3 Cr.
12 Cr.

Semester 2
Radiation Oncology II3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning II2 Cr.
Health Physics/Radiation Safety3 Cr.
Medical and Professional Ethics1 Cr.
Seminars1 Cr.
10 Cr.

Semester 4
Nuclear Medicine3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning IV2 Cr.
Capstone3 Cr.
Radiation Oncology Dept. Mgmt.2 Cr.
Clinical Internship4 Cr.
14 Cr.

Sample Plan of Study: Current Certified Medical Dosimetrists (Non-JRCERT Accredited)

Semester 1
Radiation Biology3 Cr.
Radiation Oncology I3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning I2 Cr.
Seminars1 Cr.
9 Cr.

Semester 3
Brachytherapy3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning III2 Cr.
Radiation Oncology Financials2 Cr.
Computer Systems in Medicine2 Cr.
Statistical Methods3 Cr.
12 Cr.

Semester 2
Radiation Oncology II3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning II2 Cr.
Health Physics/Radiation Safety3 Cr.
Medical and Professional Ethics1 Cr.
Seminars1 Cr.
10 Cr.

Semester 4
Nuclear Medicine3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning IV2 Cr.
Diagnostic Radiology3 Cr.
Radiation Oncology Dept. Mgmt.2 Cr.
Capstone4 Cr.
14 Cr.

Sample Plan of Study: International Route (Non-JRCERT Accredited)

Semester 1
Radiation Biology3 Cr.
Radiation Oncology I3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning I2 Cr.
Seminars1 Cr.
9 Cr.

Semester 3
BrachytherapyB3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning III2 Cr.
Radiation Oncology Financials2 Cr.
Computer Systems in Medicine2 Cr.
Statistical Methods3 Cr.
12 Cr.

Semester 2
Radiation Oncology II3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning II2 Cr.
Health Physics/Radiation Safety3 Cr.
Medical and Professional Ethics1 Cr.
Seminars1 Cr.
10 Cr.

Semester 4
Nuclear Medicine3 Cr.
Clinical Treatment Planning IV2 Cr.
Capstone3 Cr.
Radiation Oncology Dept. Mgmt.2 Cr.
Clinical InternshipA4 Cr.
14 Cr.

A The clinical internship requires 1,000 hours to be completed concurrently with the degree program to be eligible for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Exam through the MDCB as an international candidate who did not complete a JRCERT accredited program.

B This elective is required to be eligible for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Exam through the MDCB as an international candidate who did not complete a JRCERT accredited program.

Prerequisites: Cross-Sectional Anatomy and Human Anatomy & Physiology

Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) eligibility requirements for international candidates who did not complete a JRCERT-accredited program can be found at mdcb.org/exam-information/exam-dates-and-fees/international-exam-policy