Division of Radiation Science Technology Education
University of Nebraska Medical Center
984545 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4545
(402) 559-4236
labarten@unmc.edu
Academic Appointments:
Program Director, Radiation Therapy Program, UNMC, 2000
Assistant Professor, Division of Radiation Science Technology Education, UNMC, 2006
Degrees/Certifications:
MSRS, Radiation Science Education, Midwestern State University, 2005
BS, Radiography/Radiation Therapy, UNMC, 1993
BS, Biology, UNL, 1990
ARRT certified Radiographer and Radiation Therapist
Primary Teaching Responsibilities:
Orientation to Radiation Therapy
Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy
Treatment Planning and Delivery
Operational Issues in Oncology
Professional Projects
Comprehensive Seminar and Board Review
Clinical Oncology I & II - coordinator
Radiation Therapy Physics - coordinator
Scholarly Activity:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology- Site Visitor
Elsevier Publishers; Reviewer of Content- Radiation Therapy: Exam Review and Study Guide
Service:
Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiation Sciences-Nominations Committee Member
The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPS) - Gretna Special Strikers- Volunteer for Special Needs children playing soccer
American Society of Radiologic Technologists- Member
Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists- Member
YMCA youth volleyball coach
Infantile Spasms Support Group coordinator
Publications (last 5 years):
Stoehr, SG & Bartenhagen, LA. (2006). Proton Beam Radiation Therapy. Radiation Therapist, Vol 15(2), Fall, 163-167.
Bartenhagen, LA, Koth, JL. (2009). Bone, Cartilage, and Soft Tissue Sarcomas. Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy. Washington and Leaver 3rd Ed. Mosby-Elsevier, 581-609.
Custer, TC, Bartenhagen, LA, and Koth, JL. (2010). Creating and Evaluating an Interactive Web-based Module for the Instruction of Radiation Therapy Simulation. Submitted and accepted to Radiologic Science and Education.

Program Director
Assistant Professor