MEDICAL DOSIMETRY PROGRAM
ADMISSION PROCESS
STEP 1: APPLICATION & DOCUMENTS
Applicants should complete the general program application (www.cahe.edu/apply) along with a $50.00 (non-refundable) application fee. All required supplemental documents may be found on the “Application Checklist” and should be mailed/submitted in person. Documents may either be submitted individually or together. All documents should be in prior to the scheduled interview date.
STEP 2: ENTRANCE EXAM
Applicants who are exempt from the entrance examination requirement or successfully pass the required portions of the entrance examination will be scheduled to begin the interview process. Applicants who are required to take one or both portions of the entrance examination will be scheduled to do so.
ENTRANCE EXAM EXEMPTION CRITERIA:
Applicants, who possess an associate degree or greater from an institution in the United States, accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by USDOE, at the time of applying, are automatically exempt from taking the math and reading portions of the entrance exam.
Students who have completed the equivalent of an associate degree abroad are automatically exempt from the math portion of the exam but may be subject to taking the reading portion.
Additionally, applicants who meet at least one of the criteria in each section below will be exempt from the respective entrance examination section(s):
EXEMPTION FROM READING:
- A minimum SAT score of 470 in Critical Reading or ACT score of 19 in English.
- A minimum grade of a “C” on a college-level, credit-bearing English Literature course from an accredited institution, by an accrediting agency recognized by USDOE.
EXEMPTION FROM MATH:
- A minimum SAT score of 490 in Math or ACT score of 20 in Math.
- A minimum grade of a “C” on a college-level, credit-bearing Math course from an accredited institution, by an accrediting agency recognized by USDOE.
Applicants scheduled to take the exam will be provided with a link as to how to best prepare/study. People who take and do not successfully pass the entrance exam will be able to re-take it once. Those who successfully pass the exam will move forward to the final step of the Admissions Process (interview with Program Staff). Those who do not move forward will have to wait one year to reapply to any program offered by The Center.
STEP 3: INTERVIEW
A formal interview is required of all applicants as the last step in the admissions process. Applicants are encouraged to dress professionally and familiarize themselves with the field, program structure, and accreditation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS:
Members of the Admissions Committee will review each file, including but not limited to supporting documents, entrance exam results, prior academic performance, and interview results. A final decision regarding acceptance into the program may be expected following the interview. Upon acceptance, a registration and enrollment fee must be paid to reserve a seat in the program. Once this step is complete, information regarding enrollment and orientation will be e–mailed to the student. Individuals must submit all required forms, paperwork, agreements, tuition/fees, as well as pass all required screenings and clearances within the required time frames to complete the acceptance process. Space is limited and seats are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Program Overview
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Accreditation
ACCREDITATION
JRCERT – Applicant Program
Accreditation is granted by JRCERT on a programmatic review and site visit. Recognition by JRCERT qualifies the program’s graduates for eligibility to apply for and take the certification exam for the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB).
JRCERT
JOINT REVIEW COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
20 N. WACKER DR., SUITE 2850
CHICAGO, IL 60606-3182312.704.5300
WWW.JRCERT.ORG - Mission & Goals
- Course Schedule
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Program Curriculum
Quarter 1
10 WeeksCourse Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs BIO 1210* Cross-sectional Anatomy 30 BIO 2120* Pathophysiology 40 ETH 1210* Ethics & Law in the Health Professions 30 HUM 1120* Medical Terminology 10 RAD 1140* Patient Care I 20 RAD 1230* Radiation Physics I 30 RAD 1370* Radiation Protection 20 RAD 1380* Medical Imaging & Processing 10 RAD 2360* Quality Management & Operational Issues 20 Quarter 2
10 WeeksCourse Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs COM 1120* Communication 40 MDS 1110* Foundation of Medical Dosimetry 30 MDS 1210L* Contouring Skills Lab 40 MDS 1220* Intro to Treatment Planning 30 MDS 1230L* Treatment Planning Skills Lab 40 RAD 1470* Radiation Biology 30 RAD 1330* Radiation Physics II 30 Quarter 3
10 WeeksCourse Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs MDS 1310* Clinical Application of Electron Beams 30 MDS 1320* Brachytherapy 30 MDS 1330* Complex Planning I- SRT/SRS 15 MDS 1390 Clinical Education I 260 RTT 1480* Healthcare Informatics 15 Quarter 4
10 WeeksCourse Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs MDS 2480* Professional Capstone I (comps) 10 MDS 2410* QA of Equipment (VERT) 15 MDS 1490 Clinical Education II 320 MDS 2420* Complex Planning II-SBRT/SBRS 15 Quarter 5
10 WeeksCourse Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs MDS 2580* Professional Capstone II 10 MDS 2590 Clinical Education III 320 Quarter 6
10 WeeksCourse Number Course Title Class Hrs Lab Hrs Clinic Hrs MDS 2690 Clinical Education IV 350 MDS 2795* Board Review (4 Weeks) 48 TOTAL HOURS 558 80 1,250 *Courses are taught with a blended delivery method, which includes synchronous lecture.
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Progression Policy
PROGRESSION POLICY
A student must pass all courses in the program in order to graduate from the program.
A student must pass all courses in a quarter/quarter in order to progress to the next quarter/quarter in the program.
If a student fails one course in a quarter/quarter the following policy is in effect:
Progression Course: they face termination from the program. A progression course is defined as a course that is delineated as a pre-requisite course for a course in the following quarter/quarter. All required pre-requisite courses are listed in the Academic Policy as published in the Catalog Addendum.
Non-Progression Course: the course must be made up as per the Make-Up Policy published in the Institutional Catalog.
Please refer to the Summative Examination Policy as published in the Catalog for additional details.
Comprehensive Exam:
A student who fails up to two didactic courses in a quarter may qualify for a comprehensive exam(s) for each of the failed courses. The results of the comprehensive exam(s) will determine the student’s requirements to meet the objectives of the failed course.Qualifying for a Comprehensive Exam
In order to qualify for a comprehensive exam a student’s course average must be a minimum grade of 65.Results of the Comprehensive Exam
75 to 89 – the student will be required to complete an independent course of study that meets the objectives of the course. A learning contract will be signed by the student detailing the objective criteria they are required to complete. Once complete the minimum passing grade will be recorded as their score.
90 to 100 – the student will be considered to have passed the course and will receive the minimum passing grade as their recorded score.
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Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numerical Equivalent Quality Points Legend A 90-100 4.0 Excellent B+ 85-89 3.5 Very Good B 80-84 3.0 Very Good C+ 75-79 2.5 Satisfactory C 70-74 2.0 Satisfactory D 65-69 1.0 Unsatisfactory F 0-64 0 Failure P – – Pass TF – – Transfer Credits INC – 0 Incomplete W – – Official Withdrawal FW – 0 Failure due to Unofficial Withdrawal FT – 0 Failure due to Termination - Program Outcomes
