Radiation Therapy

The Radiation Therapy program at Labouré College of Healthcare is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program adheres to and follows all JRCERT standards of accreditation and is good standing. The standards of accreditation are:

• Integrity
• Resources
• Curriculum and Academic Practices
• Health and Safety
• Assessment
• Institutional/Programmatic Data

The program's Certificate of Accreditation with the most current accredited seal can be found hanging in the radiation therapy room, C307. The program's last accreditation site visit was in March 2017 and received the maximum accreditation period of 8 years.

More information regarding JRCERT can be found:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
312-704-5304 (fax)
www.jrcert.org

The Division of Radiation Therapy derives its mission from its sponsoring institution, Labouré College, a private Catholic institution offering associate of science degrees, program certificates, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. 

The mission of the Radiation Therapy Program is to educate students to become competent entry-level radiation therapists. The education provided both clinically and didactically, will prepare students to deliver quality care in a variety of healthcare settings and incorporate an understanding and appreciation for the professions diverse patient population.

The program strives to build upon sound principles in general education by preparing students to communicate effectively, develop critical thinking skills and apply ethical standards and values to the practice of radiation therapy.

Click here to download the Program Handbook. 

Program Goal 1: Students/graduates will demonstrate clinical competency skills of an entry-level radiation therapist.

     Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students/graduates will demonstrate successful set-up and treatment of patients on linear accelerators
• Students/graduates will demonstrate successful set-up, immobilization and accusation of CT scans on patients in the CT Simulator
• Students/graduates will apply principles of radiation protection to clinical practice

Program Goal 2: Students/graduates will effectively communicate in all interactions in the classroom and clinical settings

     Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with the patient, the patient’s family and all clinical personnel
• Students will exhibit competent verbal and written communication skills

Program Goal 3: Students/graduates will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills

     Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and problem solving skills in clinical situations
• Students will demonstrate appropriate critical thinking and problem solving skills in didactic situations

Program Goal 4: Students/graduates will demonstrate professional growth and a desire for life-long learning

     Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate professionalism in all interactions within the clinical setting
• Students will apply their professional obligations upon graduation
• Graduates/alumni will continue their formal education

Institution Name: Labouré College of Healthcare - 0780
Program type: Radiation Therapy
Degree type: Associate of Science Degree in Radiation Therapy

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. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT webpage.

Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.