A UNMC radiation therapy student gains clinical experience by rotating through the following cancer centers:
- Alegent Health - Bergan Mercy Medical Center
- Alegent Health - Immanuel Medical Center
- Creighton University Medical Center
- Nebraska Methodist Hospital
- The Nebraska Medical Center
- Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, NE
- Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Council Bluffs, IA
- Midwest Cancer Center - Lakeside Hospital
The didactic component is composed of 43 semester hours and complies with the American Society of Radiologic Technology curriculum. Some of the courses in the curriculum include Treatment Planning, Patient Care, and Radiation Therapy Physics.
The UNMC radiation therapy program has a first time ARRT pass rate of over 99.9% and 100% pass rate over the last 10 years.
Radiation Therapy is a rewarding profession with ever-changing technology and extensive patient contact. This career allows for a challenging work day as well as time for a personal life. If you feel you are a compassionate, motivated person who appreciates technical precision, this career may be for you.
For technical standards required to be a Radiation Therapist, please click here.
