Program Information - Mitchell Technical Institute

The Radiation Therapy program utilizes didactic, laboratory and clinical education to prepare students to work as Radiation Therapists in cancer treatment centers, hospitals, clinics, and private offices. Radiation Therapists work under the direction of a radiation oncologist to treat patients with malignant diseases using ionizing radiation. Radiation Therapists practice appropriate patient care, apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills, administer treatment protocols and maintain patient records. 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. Students will spend two semesters in a radiation therapy facility completing their clinical experience. This requires students to relocate at their own expense to the community where the assigned facility is located.

The MTI Radiation Therapy program, offered for the AAS degree, is in the process of applying for initial accreditation with The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The program is committed to complying with the JRCERT's Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiation Therapy.

Admissions Requirements: Applicants to the program must be an ARRT registered Radiologic Technologist or registry eligible. All students accepted to the Radiation Therapy program must submit to a background check at the student’s expense. Details are available from the Admissions office. Please click on the blue button below to begin the process.

Some additional requirements (including, but not limited to, drug screening and immunizations) may have to be met before entrance to certain clinical sites.

Additional Graduation Requirements: The student must complete all technical courses with a minimum grade of “C” in order to graduate and be Registry eligible. Students who do not complete a course with a “C” minimum will be prevented from enrolling in the subsequent semester due to pre-requisite requirements.

A special note about laptop computers:

This program requires a laptop computer so that you can effectively integrate computing skills with your technical education. Many resources that instructors assign are online or require specialty software. To address these needs, MTI requires that students entering this program purchase their laptops from MTI. The cost for an MTI laptop averages about $1000. Please be aware that our machines come fully loaded with the software required for this program.

Whether it's Microsoft Office, or a specialty software for a technical program, your needs will be met by your MTI laptop. And our laptops are serviced for free by our Technology office. You will not be able to bring a laptop from home into an MTI laptop program as we cannot provide support services for every make and model of laptop. Please consider this carefully before making any laptop purchase and check with the Admissions office for more details.

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Radiation Therapy Program Mission Statement

The mission of Mitchell Technical Institute is to provide skills for success in technical careers. It is the mission of the MTI Radiation Therapy program to develop and educate competent, com-passionate, and professional entry-level radiation therapists through a strong commitment to didactic, clinical and professional education.

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goal 1: Students will demonstrate competency in the clinical setting.

1a. Students perform simulation, treatment planning procedures, and dosimetric calculations as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.

1b. Students will consistently review patient treatment records prior to each treatment for prescription or treatment procedure changes.

1c. Students will correctly position patients in accordance with the treatment plan.

1d. Students will safely operate equipment.

Goal 2: Students will use independent judgment, think critically and problem-solve in the discipline of radiation therapy.

2a. Students demonstrate good judgment and decision-making in the clinical setting.

2b. Students recognize patient’s physical limitations and make adjustments accordingly.

Goal 3: Students will communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

3a. Students communicate effectively in the healthcare setting.

3b. Students effectively and clearly explain and instruction regarding radiation therapy procedures.

3c. Students accurately address patient questions and concerns.

3d. Students document diagnostic, treatment and patient data in the medical record in a timely, accurate, and comprehensive manner.

Goal 4: Students will demonstrate professional attitudes, behaviors, growth and ethics.

4a. Students conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner.

4b. Students function effectively as a member of the healthcare team.

4c. Students accept supervision and work effectively with supervisory personnel.

4d. Students are self-directed and utilize time in an efficient manner.

Goal 5: The graduates will become registered radiation therapists employed in their field.

5a. Graduates will pass the ARRT exam.

5b. Graduates will perform as entry level therapists.

5c. Graduates will find employment within 6 months of graduation.

Check out the 2012-13 Radiation Therapy Assessment Review for information on how this program assures that its students are attaining learning outcomes.

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Cost

Program Tuition & Fees*			$8,824
(3 semester program/average tuition cost per semester, $2,941,34)
Other Required Costs
Laptop/Software			$1,025
Books/Tools (estimated)			$700
*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.