Radiation Therapy

Program Overview

The Texas State Radiation Therapy Program was the first in Texas to offer a bachelor of science in radiation therapy graduating its first class in 2000. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee of Education in Radiologic Technology. Clinical affiliations exist throughout the state offering students a vast and widespread experience in diverse settings to form a strong foundation in contemporary treatment delivery. The program harnesses the benefits of a treatment simulation lab via the sophistication of a virtual reality radiation therapy education system. 

The progressive curriculum and delivery methods complement current industry technology and practices including 22 treatment planning workstations and electronic medical record and treatment delivery verification software systems. Students acquire computerized hands-on experience planning a treatment, coding, billing, and recording treatments using the same complex network systems used with patients. Learning is achieved via a mix of clinical experience, face to face lectures, simulation labs, computer lab practice, as well as on-line education.

Research is conducted via a capstone course with submission of reviewed and finalized manuscripts to our professional organization. Research poster presentations are conducted by participation in the Texas State Honors College Annual Undergraduate Research Conference. Oral presentations are conducted by two seniors selected for the North Texas Society of Radiation Therapists Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas who are awarded scholarships by the organization. Texas State graduates maintain a high profile and a high demand as shown by a 100% employment rate at 6 months after graduation and a 5-year average pass rate of 97% for the national registry examination.

Service has been recognized with the following awards. The National Marrow Donor Program/Be The Match Volunteerism Award (2014); The Texas State Quarterly Team Recognition Award in recognition for the Marrow Donor Outreach Program (2017); The Texas State Quarterly Team Recognition Award in recognition for the Student Health Fair (2017); The Texas State Boko Award for Service Organization of the Year (2017), The Texas State Boko Award for Outstanding Collaboration (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020).

Accreditation

The radiation therapy program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The last accreditation review was in 2022, awarding the program accreditation of 8 years. The professional curriculum incorporates didactic and clinical elements and basic sciences that are reflective of contemporary practice in radiation therapy. Content and structured learning experiences develop attitudes and learning outcomes that prepare graduates to demonstrate a commitment to patient care and continued personal and professional development. The program is guided by the American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT) Radiation Therapy Professional Curriculum.