Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) Degree in Radiation Therapy

At GMercyU, you can build on your educational foundation in radiation therapy and take your career in different directions including administration, dosimetry, research, education and direct patient care, making us a great choice for students seeking a radiation therapy school in PA. 

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certifying exam pass rates:

Benchmark: 75% pass rate for first attempt

*Remediation: Faculty will require all students to take online prep test, which must be passed within three attempts or students will not be allowed to sit for Registry exam.

• Individualized attention through our low 13:1 classroom student-to-faculty and 1:1 student-to-clinical instructor ratios
• All courses taught by experienced faculty
• Hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment at more than 30 clinical affiliates
• Get the lasting value of a bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

Program Philosphy

Consistent with the Mission of Gwynedd Mercy University, it is the goal of the Radiation Therapy Program to offer a career-oriented program that provides moral, social, intellectual, cultural and spiritual development of the individual. We believe that it is necessary that our graduates not only view patients as whole persons requiring medical assistance but who will also support them with regard for the dignity of the individual. In order to fulfill this belief and philosophy we offer a fully integrated curriculum that encourages interest in the humanities as well as theory and clinical experience in the current technology of radiation therapy. Theory within the concentration is strengthened throughout the program with everyday practical experience that permits the individual to enter the job market immediately following graduation.

Goals

1. Graduates will be competent entry level radiation therapists.
2. Students will demonstrate critical thinking.
3. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
4. The students/graduates will model professionalism.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the radiation therapy program, the graduates will demonstrate:  

• Empathic patient centered care
• Application of appropriate radiation safety principles
• Accuracy in performing radiation therapy procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Appropriate response to events in clinical and lab situations
• Appropriate professional behaviors