The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Program in Radiation Therapy is a 12-month hospital based certificate program. There are approximately 500 hours of didactic instruction with 1400 hours of clinical.
Didactic classes include:

Orientation to Radiation Oncology
Topographic Anatomy
Anatomy and Physiology
Aspects of Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy Physics
Basic Dosimetry and Treatment Planning
Clinical Radiation Oncology
Oncology Nursing and Patient Care
Oncology Pathology
Directed Study/Research Paper
Aspects of Practical Clinical Physics
Quality Management in Radiation Therapy
Simulation Techniques
Radiation Biology
Registry and Therapy Review
Radiation Safety and Protection
Technical Radiation Oncology

The clinical education component of the program includes experience at UTMDACC or M. D. Anderson Cancer Network Moncrief Cancer Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Utilizing a distance-learning format, seven clinical rotations are administered during each year of academic instruction. A well-balanced clinical experience is planned for each student to include therapeutic treatment, treatment planning and dosimetry, patient care and management, simulation and quality a

FEES

The course fee for the full year of academic instruction is $2,500. This fee does not include uniform, housing or book expenses. A liability insurance and materials fee of $300 is also required. Each student is responsible for obtaining parking permits, arranging for his or her housing during the program, and maintaining health insurance coverage. Cost of the Program may be changed without notice by Acts of the Texas State Legislature, The University of Texas System Board of Regents or The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Administration. To confirm current cost, contact the Program Office.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine

OR

Graduation from a professional nursing school.

ALSO INCLUDES

• Interview by Admissions Committee
  
• Completion of Program Application Form
  
• Submission of ALL transcripts from ALL institutions of higher learning attended
  
• Completion of a clinical visit. Call 713-792-3455 for scheduling and information
  
• Completion of Allied Health Aptitude Test prior to the third Monday of March for the year in which admission is sought
  
• Submission of three completed reference forms