BS Radiation Therapy Sample Plan of Study
Non-Licensed Radiation Therapists
| Semester 1 | |
| Orientation to Advanced Modalities | 1 Credit |
| Patient Care in Advanced Modalities | 3 Credits |
| Imaging & Sectional Anatomy | 4 Credits |
| Orientation to Radiation Therapy | 1 Credit |
| Radiation Physics | 3 Credits |
| Radiation Biology and Protection | 3 Credits |
| Professionalism and Workplace Experience | 2 Credits |
| 17 Credits |
| Semester 2 | |
| Pathophysiology | 3 Credits |
| Principles/Practice of Radiation Therapy I | 3 Credits |
| Clinical Oncology I | 3 Credits |
| Physics and Treatment Planning | 2 Credits |
| Ethics and Law for Advanced Modalities | 3 Credits |
| Clinical Orientation* | 3 Credits |
| 17 Credits |
| Semester 3 | |
| Pharmacology | 3 Credits |
| Principles/Practice of Radiation Therapy II | 3 Credits |
| Clinical Oncology II | 3 Credits |
| Physics and QA in Radiation Therapy | 2 Credits |
| Clinical Practice I* | 5 Credits |
| 16 Credits |
| Semester 4 | |
| Professional Practice | 1 Credit |
| Leadership and Communication | 3 Credits |
| Research Methods and Capstone | 2 Credits |
| Clinical Practice II* | 8 Credits |
| 14 Credits |
*There are a total of 768 hours required in the clinical setting. RTT320 consists of a minimum of 192 hours (approximately 16 hours per week for 12 weeks). RTT420 and RTT421 require a minimum of 288 clinical hours each (approximately 24 hours per week for 12 weeks).
Clinical Sites Located in California
John Patrick University’s Radiation Therapy program is an approved Therapeutic Radiologic Technology school by the California Department of Public Health – Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB).
California Department of Public Health – Radiologic Health Branch (RHB)
MS 7610 | P.O. Box 997414
Sacramento, CA 95899-7414
www.cdph.ca.gov/RHB
For information on Title 17 requirements and documentation for participating clinical sites, click HERE.
The minimum required hours required in the clinical setting for the BS Radiation Therapy program is 768. RTT320 consists of a minimum of 192 clinical hours (approximately 16 hours per week for 12 weeks), RTT420 and RTT421 consist of 288 clinical hours (approximately 24 hours per week for 12 weeks).
Students who choose to accumulate hours and competencies at a clinical site located in the State of California to complete requirements for the Clinical Orientation (RTT320), Clinical Practice I (RTT420), and Clinical Practice II (RTT421) courses are required to accumulate a minimum of 1,500 hours, as required by the CDPH-RHB. Click HERE for a sample plan of study that meets the 1,500 clinical hours requirement required by the CDPH-RHB.
Please Note: Any Student who chooses to be placed at a clinical site located in the State of California may not begin their rotation or complete competencies until the site is first approved by the RHB.