Radiation Therapy

Program & Admissions Information

The Radiation Therapy program is sponsored by University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Department of Radiation Oncology. It is a 12 month program accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

The program uses the facilities of the Kerr-Latourette Radiation Oncology Center in University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for the supervised clinical experiences of the students enrolled in the radiation therapy program.

The program hours are generally from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The majority of classes and clinical rotations are scheduled during these hours. Part of this time is spent in classroom instruction and laboratory activities, the other part involves clinical instruction. All classes and clinical rotations are conducted within University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Instruction is provided by the members of the Radiation Therapy Program staff and by the physician, physicist, therapist, and nursing staff of the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Program Completion

At the completion of the program, the student is awarded a certificate and is eligible to make application to sit for the examination in radiation therapy administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

A degree program is also offered in conjunction with The University of Iowa. Click here to learn more about the degree program and its associated expenses.

Program Dates

The program year begins in early August and concludes on the last Thursday in July of the following year.

Student Selection Process

Applications are accepted September 1 through February 1 of each year. Selection of the students to be admitted in August is made in March of each year. The Admission Committee will review each application and promising applicants will be invited to an interview in Febuary. All applicable admission requirements must be received before being considered for an interview. After the interview process the Admission Committee considers all aspects of each applicant's record and offers admission to the best-qualified individuals.

Student selection is made by the admissions Committee on the basis of ACT/SAT scores, national registry exam scores, grade-point average, science and math courses completed, past work experience, experience observing radiation therapy procedures, references, and personal interviews. Approximately six to eight students are selected for admission each year.