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Radiation Therapy
The 4 year Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiation Therapy is for the high school or college transfer student who meets the admission criteria of the College and the Radiation Therapy Program. Applicants must be proficient in math and science with biology, algebra I & II and geometry, physics and/or chemistry required; trigonometry, recommended. Minimum acceptable grade is a C+. Graduates of the 20 month Certificate program may choose the degree completion option and earn their Bachelor of Health Science degree. Graduates of both programs are eligible to apply to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to sit for the certifying examination in Radiation Therapy. If you would like further information, please contact our Admissions Office at 1-800-DIAL-GMC or at admissions@gmc.edu. You may also contact Patricia Giordano, Program Director at (215)-542-4658 or e-mail at giordano.p@gmc.edu. *The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology For a detailed description on the Radiation Therapy program, click here What is Radiation Therapy? Radiation therapy is a highly specialized field in oncologic medicine. It is the use of high energy x-rays, radioactive materials and other sources of ionizing radiation in the treatment of disease, most commonly cancer. Sophisticated state-of-the-art equipment is utilized by skilled, professional therapists in conjunction with the radiation oncologist and radiation physicist to treat cancer. Radiation therapy is a profession that is as challenging as it is rewarding. The radiation therapist professional is primarily responsible for the treatment of the cancer patient by administering the prescribed radiation treatment. Other procedures performed by the radiation therapist include simulation and dosimetry procedures; performing and assisting in various quality assurance procedures; participating in nursing and follow up care of the patient, assisting the radiation oncologist and physicist with other assigned procedures. Mission and Goals Consistent with the Mission and Core Values of Gwynedd-Mercy College, it is the goal of the Radiation Therapy Program to offer a career-oriented program that provides moral, social, intellectual, cultural and spiritual development of the individual. We believe that it is necessary that our graduates not only view patients as whole persons requiring medical assistance but who will also support them with regard for the dignity of the individual. In order to fulfill this belief and philosophy we offer a fully integrated curriculum that encourages interest in the humanities as well as theory and clinical experience in technology. Theory within the concentration of radiation therapy is strengthened throughout the program with everyday clinical practice experience that permits the individual to enter the job market immediately following graduation. For those not graduating from the Bachelor of Science degree program, provision is made for continual updating of knowledge and experience through the Bachelor of Health Science Degree Program with majors in Computer and Information Science, Education, Communications, Gerontology, Human Resources, Management and Natural Science. Special means through which the program seeks to accomplish its mission:
Career Opportunities If you are a people person who likes to work with computers and large pieces of medical equipment and you have an aptitude for science and math, radiation therapy may be the profession for you. Internet Resources American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Renowned Program History The College has affiliation agreements with 25 cancer management centers (hospital-based and free-standing facilities) in PA & DE, which offer our students a well-rounded clinical education experience. All students have the opportunity to complete their clinical education in at least two of our affiliates. To date we have graduated approximately 450 radiation therapists who are employed in approximately 25 states across the country and who hold a variety of positions that include: direct patient care; research; administration; education; industry. *Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
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Gwynedd-Mercy offers both a twenty (20) month Certificate program in Radiation Therapy and a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Radiation Therapy. The 20 month Certificate program is available for registered or registry eligible radiographers, who have graduated from a JRCERT* accredited program in radiography and who meet the admissions criteria of the Radiation Therapy program and the College, and who wish to pursue this profession.