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MEDICAL DOSIMETRY PROGRAM

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MISSION & GOALS

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Medical Dosimetry program is to prepare individuals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to serve as medical dosimetrists within the Radiation Therapy profession. We do this by providing the academic and clinical education preparation necessary to create a qualified and competent workforce able to provide optimal treatment plans for radiation oncology patients and meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve.

GOALS

The Medical Dosimetry program is a certificate-level program designed to prepare individuals to seek board certification and serve the healthcare needs of our community. Upon completion of the program graduates will be:

  • Clinically competent
    • Produce quality treatment plans
    • Demonstrate comprehension of anatomical concepts for treatment planning
  • Communicate effectively
    • Demonstrate high quality of written skill
    • Demonstrate a high quality of oral skills
  • Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Respond and react accordingly to the individual challenges of dosimetry.
    • Demonstrate ability to successfully carry out multiple tasks within a time constraint
  • Grow and develop professionally
    • Demonstrate professional conduct
    • Demonstrate ethical reasoning skills
    • Demonstrate/develop skills for lifelong learning
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
  • Program Overview
  • Accreditation

    ACCREDITATION

    JRCERT – Applicant Program

    Accreditation is granted by JRCERT on a programmatic review and site visit. Recognition by JRCERT qualifies the program’s graduates for eligibility to apply for and take the certification exam for the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).

    JRCERT
    JOINT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
    20 N. WACKER DR., SUITE 2850
    CHICAGO, IL 60606-3182

    312.704.5300
    WWW.JRCERT.ORG

  • Mission & Goals
  • Course Schedule
  • Program Curriculum
    Quarter 1
    10 Weeks    		 Course Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs
    BIO 1210* Cross-sectional Anatomy 30
    BIO 2120* Pathophysiology 40
    ETH 1210* Ethics & Law in the Health Professions 30
    HUM 1120* Medical Terminology 10
    RAD 1140* Patient Care I 20
    RAD 1230* Radiation Physics I 30
    RAD 1370* Radiation Protection 20
    RAD 1380* Medical Imaging & Processing 10
    RAD 2360* Quality Management & Operational Issues 20
    Quarter 2
    10 Weeks    		 Course Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs
    COM 1120* Communication 40
    MDS 1110* Foundation of Medical Dosimetry 30
    MDS 1210L* Contouring Skills Lab 40
    MDS 1220* Intro to Treatment Planning 30
    MDS 1230L* Treatment Planning Skills Lab 40
    RAD 1470* Radiation Biology 30
    RAD 1330* Radiation Physics II 30
    Quarter 3
    10 Weeks    		 Course Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs
    MDS 1310* Clinical Application of Electron Beams 30
    MDS 1320* Brachytherapy 30
    MDS 1330* Complex Planning I- SRT/SRS 15
    MDS 1390 Clinical Education I 260
    RTT 1480* Healthcare Informatics 15
    Quarter 4
    10 Weeks    		 Course Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs
    MDS 2480* Professional Capstone I (comps) 10
    MDS 2410* QA of Equipment (VERT) 15
    MDS 1490 Clinical Education II 320
    MDS 2420* Complex Planning II-SBRT/SBRS 15
    Quarter 5
    10 Weeks    		 Course Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs
    MDS 2580* Professional Capstone II 10
    MDS 2590 Clinical Education III 320
    Quarter 6
    10 Weeks    		 Course Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs
    MDS 2690 Clinical Education IV 350
    MDS 2795* Board Review (4 Weeks) 48
    TOTAL HOURS 558 80 1,250
    *Courses are taught with a blended delivery method, which includes synchronous lecture.
  • Progression Policy

    PROGRESSION POLICY

    A student must pass all courses in the program in order to graduate from the program.

    A student must pass all courses in a quarter/quarter in order to progress to the next quarter/quarter in the program.

    If a student fails one course in a quarter/quarter the following policy is in effect:

    Progression Course: they face termination from the program. A progression course is defined as a course that is delineated as a pre-requisite course for a course in the following quarter/quarter. All required pre-requisite courses are listed in the Academic Policy as published in the Catalog Addendum.

    Non-Progression Course: the course must be made up as per the Make-Up Policy published in the Institutional Catalog.

    Please refer to the Summative Examination Policy as published in the Catalog for additional details.

    Comprehensive Exam:
    A student who fails up to two didactic courses in a quarter may qualify for a comprehensive exam(s) for each of the failed courses. The results of the comprehensive exam(s) will determine the student’s requirements to meet the objectives of the failed course.

    Qualifying for a Comprehensive Exam
    In order to qualify for a comprehensive exam a student’s course average must be a minimum grade of 65.

    Results of the Comprehensive Exam

    75 to 89 – the student will be required to complete an independent course of study that meets the objectives of the course. A learning contract will be signed by the student detailing the objective criteria they are required to complete. Once complete the minimum passing grade will be recorded as their score.

    90 to 100 – the student will be considered to have passed the course and will receive the minimum passing grade as their recorded score.

  • Grading Scale
    Letter Grade Numerical Equivalent Quality Points Legend
    A 90-100 4.0 Excellent
    B+ 85-89 3.5 Very Good
    B 80-84 3.0 Very Good
    C+ 75-79 2.5 Satisfactory
    C 70-74 2.0 Satisfactory
    D 65-69 1.0 Unsatisfactory
    F 0-64 0 Failure
    P – – Pass
    TF – – Transfer Credits
    INC – 0 Incomplete
    W – – Official Withdrawal
    FW – 0 Failure due to Unofficial Withdrawal
    FT – 0 Failure due to Termination
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