Q. What is a Radiation Therapist?
A. A Radiation therapist is a health care professional that administer doses of radiation to patients who have cancer or other serious diseases
Q. When does the program start and what is the target review date for the program?
A. The program starts in the Fall of every year. There is only one class selection per year. The target review date is May 1st.
Q. What are the program requirements?
A. The student should apply to Miami Dade College and request a milestone review to the Radiation Therapy program. To request a milestone review for this program the student should have completed ENC 1101, MGF 1107, AMH 2020, HUM1020, BSC 2085, BSC 2085L, BSC 2086, BSC 2086L, HIM 2472, and HSC 0003 and HSC 0003L. Students must have completed all courses before starting the program. Students may still request a milestone review if the courses will be completed in the summer after the target review date but should understand that the selection criteria is based on the programmatic GPA and number of courses completed.
Q. What are the milestone requirements?
A. To request a milestone review for the program, you must have ENC 1101, MGF 1107, AMH 2020, HUM1020, BSC 2085, BSC 2085L, BSC 2086, BSC 2086L, HIM 2472, and HSC 0003 and HSC 0003L
Q.Can I request a milestone review if I have not completed all the general education and business courses?
A. Yes, your milestones will be reviewed. If you do not meet the selection criteria, your milestone review will stay on file for three years.
Q. What kind of degree will I be awarded when I graduate?
A. You will receive an Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy.
Q. Can I work while I am a student in the program?
A. This program is highly demanding, and students are therefore more successful if they do not work while in the program. If students must work for financial support, the program strongly recommends a limit of 20 hours of employment per week. Students should also consider family responsibilities before committing to a full-time accelerated program.
Q. Do I need to take a test to work in this profession after graduation?
A. To work as a Radiation Therapist, a license is required in the state of Florida. This license requires that you pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) board exam. After obtaining the ARRT License, the graduate can apply for the Florida State License through endorsement (no examination required).
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