Radiation Therapy Technology

Goal: Students will be clinically competent.

• Students will demonstrate treatment skills.
• Students will demonstrate simulation skills.
• Students will demonstrate dosimetry skills.

Goal: Students will develop and refine critical thinking skills and problem- solving skills.

• Students will exercise independent judgement and discretion in the technical performance of skills.
• Students will demonstrate adequate knowledge in setting up a breast treatment.

Goal: Students will communicate effectively.

• Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.
• Students will demonstrate written communication skills.

Goal: Students will demonstrate professionalism.

• Students will demonstrate professional behaviors.
• Students will demonstrate professional ethics and empathy in the clinical setting.

• Graduates will pass the ARRT exam on the first attempt within 6 months of graduation.
• Of those pursuing employment, graduates will be employed within twelve months post-graduation.
• Students will complete the radiation therapy program within 2 years( 6 semesters).
• Graduate surveys reflect the graduates overall educational and clinical preparation received for the profession.
• Employers will be satisfied with the graduates’ professionalism.
• Employer surveys will reflect employer satisfaction of graduates’ communication skills.
• Employer surveys will reflect employer satisfaction with the graduate in terms of adequate preparation for entry level employment as a radiation therapist.

• Currently 8 new students are accepted in the fall semester class.
• Currently 3-4 advanced applicants are admitted each fall semester to enter the fourth semester of the program.
• The program has a well-equipped lab with a Varian Ximatron simulator on the Forsyth Tech Main Campus to provide students with learning experiences.
• The radiation therapy classroom is equipped with laptop computers, internet access and digital projection system.
• The student population is diverse in age, gender, and previous education background.

Clinical Obligations

This policy is an addition to and not a substitution of other Forsyth Tech student policies. To comply with program policies, state, and local regulations for health care providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are many compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical education setting.

These policies may be increased, without prior notice, for any additional requirements brought forth by the clinical affiliates. Students may be denied access to clinical facilities based on health screening results, drug screening results, or results which appear on a criminal background check. The student will be responsible for obtaining documents demonstrating that they have met all compliance requirements. If this is not possible or attainable by the required due date(s), the student will be unable to attend the clinical education portion of the program. The program will not find an alternative clinical site placement because students must be able to attend ALL clinical sites for the duration of the program. If a student cannot complete the clinical training, the student will not be able to complete the program requirements.

Students are expected to provide documentation of all clinical compliance requirements to the current online compliance tracking system contracted by the College and meet all deadlines associated with compliance requirements.

All fees associated with the completion of Clinical Compliance Requirements are the student’s responsibility.

The following Clinical Compliance Requirements must be met, or the student will not be allowed to enter any clinical setting:

Medical Forms/Immunizations

There are significant health screening requirements that must be met before entering the clinical setting. Each student is required to meet vaccination, titer, and physical examination requirements and MUST provide all documentation and health screening information through the online compliance tracking system and/or, if applicable, the appropriate personnel. The specific health screening requirements are listed below:

Physical Exam-

• Provide your physical examination form completed and signed by a medical professional. 
• Physical Exam must be completed on the school form provided to the student upon acceptance into the program. 

Background Check/Drug Screen

Clinical agencies require a criminal background check and drug screen for students assigned to their facility for clinical education. In addition, national and/or state registry and/or licensure boards may prohibit eligibility for registry or licensure based on criminal background records. The background check and drug screen are not a requirement for acceptance to the program and should not be completed until the student receives acceptance to the program. After acceptance into the program, the student will receive information during orientation on how to complete the criminal background check and drug screen. To participate in clinical placement, all students must use the approved online compliance system to complete the criminal background check and drug screen. The clinical agencies review the results and provide clearance to enter the clinical setting.

 Other Program Requirements

• CPR (Infant, Child, and Adult) – the following is required: 
  • American Heart Association BLS Provider course 
  • Renewal date will be set based on the expiration date of your card. 
• Program Orientations (the first orientation is usually scheduled early June and the second one the week before fall classes start) 
  • An orientation date will be provided after acceptance into the program. Orientations will include additional program paperwork, clinical onboarding requirements, and a student handbook review and acknowledgment form.

Professional Malpractice Insurance

Malpractice insurance is paid by the student in their tuition and fees. This is an annual fee and must be paid every fall semester while the student is enrolled in the program. Forsyth Technical Community College also maintains medical professional liability insurance.

 Clinical Compliance

Students must be compliant with all required documentation and submit clinical compliance requirements by required deadline(s) to remain in the program.

Additional Clinical Information

          Clinical Assignment Schedule  

The program offers clinical education courses 2-6^th  semester. Clinical hours are mostly during the day, with some limited night labs during 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th semesters.  

The program currently uses 7 different clinical education sites in Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford, and Rowan Counties. These clinical sites are made up of major medical centers, and hospitals. They provide varied and well-rounded clinical experiences for our students.

Clinical Education Site Rotations  

Trajecsys Clinical Management System: $150

Complio (American Data Bank) $95.00

myClinicalExchange $79.00
Textbooks: Approximately $1200 
Uniforms Scrubs: Approximately $250

ARRT Examination Fee: $200
ASRT Student Membership: $35
Review Sessions: $100
CPR: $40
Liability insurance: $149

Lab fees $ 300.00           
Travel expenses to and from off-campus clinical sites

Two Year Program 

Fall semester= 11 credit hours – $836.00

Spring semester= 13 credit hours – $988.00

Summer semester= 10 credit hours – $760.00

Fall semester= 17 credit hours – $1292.00

Spring semester= 15 credit hours – $1140.00

Summer semester=8 credit hours – $608.00 

Total = $5624.00 

Advanced Placement Program         

Fall semester=17 credit hours – $1292.00

Spring semester=15 credit hours – $1140.00

Summer semester=8 credit hours – $ 608.00

Total = $3040.00 

Matthew Perrell BS R.T.(T)(CT)(ARRT)

Program Coordinator

Mrs. Sherry Strickland R.T.T., B.S.
Clinical Education Coordinator

Jaclyn Hajec BSRT, (R)(T)(ARRT)

Clinical Education Instructor

Misty Hayes
Imaging Secretary

Program is currently accredited for a 8 year term 2022-2030 by JRCERT: JRCERT Accredited Programs

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology JRCERT
20 N Wacker Dr. Suite 2850, Chicago, IL. 60606-3182.
Phone: 312-704-5300
Fax: 312-704-5304
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Website: www.jrcert.org JRCERT

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information.

Program Effectiveness Data PDF

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