Goal: To instill in graduates a strong understanding of the principles and practices of radiation oncology to successfully perform as entry—level radiation therapists.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate the ability to back-point accurately
- Students will demonstrate the ability to accurately use imaging to assist with patient set-ups
- Graduates will pass the ARRT National Certification Exam
Goal: To create an intellectual experience that stimulates student’s critical thinking/problem-solving skills, and generates an appreciation for Radiation Oncology as a profession.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate the ability to create an accurate isodose plan
- Students will demonstrate the importance of patient positioning in accurate treatment delivery
- Students will demonstrate the ability to correlate textbook data and actual case study data
Goal: To develop graduates who will behave in a professional manner.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate professional behavior in the clinical setting
- Students will demonstrate participation in a professional development activity
- The graduate will demonstrate professionalism while working in the clinical setting
Goal: To develop students who will recognize the need for life-long learning.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate the need to pursue outside resources to expand their knowledge
- Students will explore emerging technology in the field of Radiation Oncology
Goal: To develop students with effective communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate good oral communication skills
- Students will demonstrate effective skills when interacting with patients
- Students will demonstrate good written communication skills
ADVISING
healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu
Fralin Center HP339
New Students: Chapman Hall
540-857-6644
Fax: 540-857-6640
Mailing address:
School of Health Professions
3091 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
PROGRAM HEAD
Tillie Conner, MS, RT(R)(T)
Director and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
A.A.S. – Virginia Western Community College, 1981
B.A. – Mary Baldwin College, 1990
M.S.Ed. – Virginia Polytechnic University, 2002
SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Martha Sullivan, Dean