TUITION & FEES
TUITION
Tuition for the medical dosimetry program (2024-2025) is $4,775.00 for each of the program’s 6 quarters and a total of $28,650 for the entire program. Individuals who are registered radiation therapists may be eligible for exemption from the first quarter of the program, including tuition.
Tuition payments are due as follows:
| Periods of time | Amount |
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| Tuition Enrollment Payment Towards Quarter 1 Tuition | $500.00 |
| Prior to First Quarter | $9,050.00 |
| Prior to Third Quarter | $9,550.00 |
| Prior to Fifth Quarter | $9,550.00 |
Fees
Fees for the Medical Dosimetry Program (2024-2025) are non-refundable once the student has begun instruction during the quarter to which they apply and are due as follows:
| Periods of Time | Categories | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upon Registration | Registration Fee | $100.00 |
| Prior to First Quarter | Clinical Fee | $500.00 |
| Technology Fee | $750.00 | |
| Prior to Third Quarter | Clinical Fee | $500.00 |
| Technology Fee | $750.00 | |
| Prior to Fifth Quarter | Clinical Fee | $500.00 |
| Technology Fee | $750.00 |
The fees listed above include the following:
- The Technology Fee is used to provide students with online learning resources, the learning management system, the student portal and the computerized library.
- The Clinical Fee is used to cover the cost of students’ coverage under the Center’s Malpractice/Liability insurance policy, to operate and maintain the student lab and to provide students with a variety of educational affiliated clinical internship sites.
- There will be no hourly charge for make-up sessions/activities.
CLINICAL CLEARANCE:
Students are required to have a physical examination and be medically cleared by a private physician as well as have a criminal background check performed. The background check is done through a third-party company called Castle Branch. More information regarding clinical clearance will be provided in the orientation packet. The clinical clearance fees are estimated at $486.00.
TEXTBOOK COSTS
Students are required to purchase all textbooks on their own. Textbook costs range from $485 to $985.00, depending on program pathway.
PAYMENT PLANS
Payment Plans may be available to students on a case-by-case basis.
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Room and board – students are required to make their own arrangements for housing. The cost of room and board is at the student’s expense.
Field trips and meetings are at the student’s expense.
Upon graduation, the student must apply for the credentialing examination. Fees for the examination are at the student’s expense.
Student may wish to join one or more of the professional organizations in the field. Membership fees are at the student’s expense.
Students are expected to supply their own health insurance plans.
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
