Mission Statement

The mission of the Radiation Therapy program at Bellevue College is to provide a low cost, high quality education serving the needs of the state of Washington. The program prepares graduates for pursuing a career as a radiation therapist with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver prescribed treatments safely and competently and provide quality patient care. In affirming the mission, vision and core values of Bellevue College, the Radiation Therapy program places students at the center of its program and supports and promotes the excellence of their efforts.

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

 

Program Goal One: Students will be clinically competent as entry level radiation therapists

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Student will implement appropriate clinical procedures
• Student will apply principles of radiation protection to clinical practice
• Student will apply appropriate ethical and legal practices

Program Goal Two: Students/graduates will be able to effectively communicate in all aspects of radiation therapy

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Student will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with members of the oncology team
• Student will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients

Program Goal Three: Students/graduates will be able to apply critical thinking and problem solving in analyzing radiation therapy scenarios

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

Program Goal Four:  Students will exhibit professional growth in the program and after graduation

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will join the ASRT as student members
• Students will participate in the ASRT Directed Readings Program
• Graduates will continue with their formal education

Program Effectiveness Measures:

1. Admitted students will complete the program.
2. Students will complete the program in a timely manner.
3. Students will pass the certification exam.

Program Effectiveness over the Past 5 Years:

Program Completion Rate                     87%
ARRT Exam Results:                            100% pass rate for first time examinees
Job Placement Rate:                             100% job placement within 6 months of graduation