Catalog 05-06 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

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While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs.Health ProgramsCurriculum for students entering program in 2005-06.HEALTHRadiation TherapyThe Radiation Therapy Program utilizes didactic, laboratory, andclinical education to train students to work as Radiation Therapists incancer treatment centers. Radiation Therapists work under the directionof an oncologist to treat patients with malignant diseases using ionizingradiation. The degree of Associate in Science with a major in RadiationTherapy is awarded upon successful completion of the program. A certificateoption is available for students with prior degrees in RadiologicalSciences. See page 68 for certificate curriculum. Radiation Therapists work inhospitals, private radiation oncology centers and research centers.Admission to the Radiation Therapy program is very competitive. Selection isdetermined by a cumulative point system that is based on the high school prerequisitecourses and grades, college courses and grades (only those courses required in theRadiation Therapy Program), an observation essay and a personal interview. It ishighly recommended that applicants complete as many General Education courses(non-Radiation Therapy courses) as possible prior to application to the program.This will enhance the application for admission as well as lighten the academic load.These courses can be taken at NHTI through the General Studies Program. Oncein the General Studies Program students should consult that program’s departmenthead regarding course selection. A “Request for Change of Program” form, availablefrom the Admissions Office, should be submitted during the Fall semester priorto the program start date.FIRST YEARFALL SEMESTERCL LAB CRBI 195 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 2 4EN 101 English Composition 4 0 4# RTH 101 Introduction to Radiation Therapy 3 0 3# RTH 110 Principles and Practice ofRadiation Therapy I 3 2 4# RTH 115 Patient Care 1 0 116SPRING SEMESTERBI 196 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 2 4MT 123 Intermediate Algebra 4 0 4# RTH 150 Medical Imaging and Processing 2 0 2# RTH 190 Clinical Practice I 0 16 3XR 180 Radiographic EquipmentOperation and Maintenance 3 0 316SUMMER SEMESTEREN 120 Communications 3 0 3PI 242 Contemporary Ethical Issues 3 0 3# RTH 195 Clinical Practice II 0 16 39SECOND YEARFALL SEMESTERCL LAB CRPY 105 Introduction to Psychology 3 0 3# RTH 200 Radiation Protection and Biology 3 0 3# RTH 220 Radiation Therapy Physics 3 0 3# RTH 290 Clinical Practice III 0 24 413SPRING SEMESTER# RTH 205 Treatment Planning 3 0 3# RTH 210 Principles and Practice ofRadiation Therapy II 3 2 4# RTH 215 Sectional Anatomy and Pathology 3 0 3# RTH 293 Clinical Practice IV 0 24 4SO 105 Sociology 3 0 317SUMMER SEMESTERIT 102 PC Applications 3 0 3# RTH 280 Registry Review 1 0 1# RTH 295 Clinical Practice V 0 32 610TOTAL CREDITS 81Specific Admission Requirements:Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete andreceived by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than February 17,2006 (with the exception of the interview) for Fall 2006 admission.1. High school or college biology with lab AND chemistrywith lab, both with grades of “C” or higher;2. College preparatory algebra I with a grade of “C” or higheror NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” orhigher;3. High school level physics is recommended;4. Clinical observation period in a Radiation Oncology Center;criteria established by and available from program faculty;call 603-271-7159 for information;5. Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Obstruction Management for one and two person adult,infant and child before program registration;6. A personal interview will be arranged with the applicant bythe Admissions Office once the admission file is complete.Health, Character and Technical Standards, see page 48.NHTI Alumni ProfileMelinda LakeClass of 2004Major: Radiation TherapyEmployment: Cheshire Medical CenterKeene, NH“Radiation Therapy was the perfect career choicefor me. I find working with oncology patients verygratifying. It is a fascinating field where technology is constantly changing andthere will always be opportunities for learning and professional growth. Theprogram at NHTI is extremely challenging, yet perfectly planned and well puttogether in addition to an exceptional and very supportive teaching staff.”40Though this curriculum is designed to be completed in the format listed, students may choose to take more time, depending on their individualcircumstances. Students who anticipate taking more time to complete the program are strongly encouraged to consult with their department head at thetime of registration each semester to ensure that prerequisite requirements are met and course selection is appropriate.