Radiation Therapy

Instructors:

 Julie Lasley, M.S.A.,R.T.(R)(T)

 Timothy Kennelly, M.S.,CMD,DABR,(TRP)

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology:     
http://www.jrcert.org

Baptist Centers for Cancer Care- Memphis
55 Humphreys Center Dr. Suite 100
Memphis, TN 38120
Clinical Supervisor:
Joan Simone, B.S.,R.T.(R)(T)
Michelle Robinson, BHS.,R.T.(R)(T)

Baptist Centers for Cancer Care - DeSoto
7601 Southcrest Parkway
Southaven, MS 38671
Clinical Supervisor:
Patricia Strain, BHS.,R.T.(R)(T)

Baptist Centers for Cancer Care – North Mississippi
504 Azalea Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
Clinical Supervisor:
Melissa Clayton, BHS.,R.T.(R)(T)

The College’s radiation therapy graduates work in hospital, freestanding clinics, therapy equipment corporations, and research facilities. Graduates may continue their education and enter into specialized programs for such areas as medical dosimetry and medical physics. Graduates possess the knowledge and skill to enter competitive post baccalaureate programs including administration, education, applied health sciences and marketing. Resources for information about this field and career opportunities are available on the Education Links.

Mission

In conjunction with college mission and the allied health philosophy, graduates will be able to perform as entry-level therapists.

Goals

• Graduates/students of the radiation therapy program will be clinically competent.
• Graduates/students of the radiation therapy program will communicate effectively in the clinical setting.
• Graduates/students will be able to problem solve and critically think.
• Graduates/students will be able to demonstrate professional development and growth in the clinical setting.
• Graduates/students of the radiation therapy program wil be satisfied with their educational experience.
• Graduates/students of the radiation therapy program will be appropriately employed. 

We are a Baccalaureate Program in Radiation Therapy. Prior to the Professional Major courses, you must have completed 69 credit hours in liberal arts and sciences (specific to the representative sample curriculum), and 5 credit hours of Allied Health Sciences courses. All course must have a grade of “C” or higher. Transfer credits are accepted from regionally accredited colleges, but admission will be based upon the number of clinical sites.

Refer to College Admission

A radiation therapist is responsible for the daily treatment of the patient, working one on one sometimes from six to seven weeks. They work with highly sophisticated radiation producing equipment, which is aimed at the tumors without destroying surrounding normal tissues.