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Radiation Therapy
The Radiation Therapy program uses classroom, laboratory and clinical education to prepare students to work as Radiation Therapists in cancer treatment centers, hospitals, clinics, private office and research centers. Radiation Therapists work under the direction of a radiation oncologist to treat patients with malignant diseases using ionizing radiation. The program uses a combination of technical and general education courses to emphasize decision-making and critical thinking skills based upon a solid clinical foundation. MTI has the only Radiation Therapy program in South Dakota.

Admissions Requirements: Applicant must be ARRT registered in Radiologic Technology or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (www.aart.org). 40 hours must be spent shadowing in a radiation therapy facility, submission of a written essay describing and analyzing the visit, and a personal interview with the MTI Admissions Committee. Immunization requirements and background checks will have to be met before entering the clinical setting. See the Program Director for details.

First Semester (Fall)Semester Credits
RTH200Introduction into Radiation Therapy1
RTH201Nursing & Patient Care Issues3
RTH202Radiation Therapy Physics I3
RTH203Rad Therapy Physics II: Treatment Plg. & Dosimetry3
RTH205Clinical Radiation Oncology4
RTH206Simulation & Medical Imaging3
RTH207Radiation Biology1
19

Second Semester (Spring)Semester Credits
RTH209Radiation Protection2
RTH210Clinical Practicum I10
RTH212Registry Review I1
13

Third Semester (Summer)Semester Credits
RTH211Modern Radiation Therapy & Research3
RTH213Clinical Practicum II10
RTH214Registry Review II1
RTH215Sectional Anatomy3
17

Placement Information
The first class of Radiation Therapy students graduated in 2007. Placement data will be available in 2008 for 2007 graduates. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show the wage range for this occupation is $38,000 - $69,000 annually*.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Radiation Therapists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos299.htm.

Estimated Program Costs
Tuition$3626
State Facility Fee$515
Technology Fee$400
Program Fees$2000
Maintenance Fee$49
Student Services Fee$288
Books (estimated)$800
Total estimated* program cost$7,678
*All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester.
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