MISSION STATEMENT  

The mission of the School of Radiation Therapy at Cooper University Hospital is to educate and graduate competent entry level Radiation Therapists. Graduates will associate didactic education with clinical experiences and be well prepared to pass the national credentialing and state licensing examinations. The educational program will meet or exceed the standards of the national and state regulatory agencies. The Program’s mission is measured by the degree to which the Program accomplishes the following goals.

PROGRAM GOALS 

Goal #1: Graduates will be clinically competent entry level Radiation Therapists.

Student learning outcomes:

          1a. Students will apply patient set-up skills in clinical practice

          1b. Student will collect and record treatment delivery data and treatment doses delivered.

                    1c. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess patients.

                    1d. Students will practice radiation protection.

Goal #2:  Graduates will possess critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Student learning outcomes:

          2a. Students will adjust to non routine situations and achieve the desired patient care result.

                    2b. Students will demonstrate clinical competency for high risk procedures.

                    2c. Students will demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills

Goal #3:  Graduates will have effective communication skills.

Student learning outcomes:

          3a. Students will use effective oral communication skills with patients, clinical staff and classmates.

                    3b. Students will practice effective written communication skills.

Goal #4 Graduates will exhibit professional and ethical attitudes and behaviors.

Student learning outcomes:

4a Students will attend Tumor Boards and Grand Round conferences

                    4b Students will demonstrate the ability to receive constructive criticism

                    4c Students will understand the importance of professional growth and development and professional societies.

Goal #5: Program Effectiveness:

Student learning outcomes:

          5a. Graduates will pass the ARRT examination on the first attempt

          5b. Graduates seeking employment will find employment.

                    5c. Students will complete the program.

                    5d. Graduates will be satisfied with their education

                    5e. Employers will be satisfied with the graduate’s performance.

The program adheres to the following minimum standards:

 1. Average course completion rates are not less than 75% over the past 5 years.

2. Average credentialing examination pass rates are not less than 75% over the past 5 years

3. Graduates are employed at a rate of not less than 75% within 6 months of program completion.