Admissions Packet
A prospective student must either be a registered Radiologic Technologist, RT(R) or a student currently enrolled in a Radiologic Technology Program who will sit for the national board examination prior to the first day of the Radiation Therapy Program in August. Students will complete the online course work and the clinical portion of the program with a Washburn affiliated radiation therapy center. Clinical consists of unpaid experience. In the fall and spring semester clinical hours are Tuesday-Friday, 8 hours per day. Winter intersession consists of approximately three weeks in December, and January in which student's complete clinical hours Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. In the summer semester, clinical is scheduled Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time, students from New York State cannot apply to the Washburn University Program.
* Students will be required to attend an on-campus orientation session. Attendance to this on-campus orientation is mandatory. All students must attend to participate in this program.
To complete the application process, student must complete the following (1-4).
1. Apply to Washburn University:
- Complete the "degree seeking" application to Washburn University. This can be done on-line or by completing WU Degree Seeking Application packet. The Degree Seeking Application must be sent to the Admissions Office of Washburn University. Online see: www.washburn.edu/admissions
- Click on the “APPLY NOW” button.
- Click “First time user account creation” at the bottom of the page to access the Washburn University application form.
- As part of the online application to Washburn University, students will have the opportunity to declare a major/degree. Applicants are encouraged to declare the Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) degree with a major in Medical Imaging as well as a Certificate degree for the Radiation Therapy program.
- The Radiation Therapy program is NOT part of the Washburn University 2 + 2 program, however if a prospective student plans to complete a Bachelor’s of Health Science Degree upon graduation from the Radiation Therapy Program, selecting the “Plan” or “2 + 2” option on the Degree Seeking Application may be beneficial.
- Apply for the semester you are intending to begin the program. (i.e. Fall 20__)
- Acceptance into Washburn University does not guarantee acceptance into the Radiation Therapy Program.
2. Apply to the Radiation Therapy Program:
- Radiation Therapy Program Application Please print. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 is required for application.
- Letter of Intent - Type a response to questions 1-10.
- Recommendation Forms - If you graduated from a radiology program within the past 2 years, one letter is to be filled out by your Radiography Program Director and one from a Radiography Program Clinical Instructor or Clinical Coordinator.
- If you graduated from your radiology program more than 2 years ago, and are currently working as a Radiologic Technologist with an RT(R) designation, one recommendation must come from your direct supervisor. The second recommendation can be completed by a physician or previous Radiology Program faculty.
- Observation - Complete a minimum of a four (4) hour observation in a Washburn affiliated radiation therapy center. Please call the Radiation Therapy Program Clinical Coordinator, Becky Dodge at (785) 670-1440 to facilitate the scheduling of your observation at a Washburn affiliated radiation therapy center. It is recommended tht the observation be done at the student’s preferred clinical site to enhance the chance of placement if accepted into the program.
- Observation Interview - It is the prospective student’s responsibility to give the attached “Radiation Therapy Observation Interview” form to a therapist or supervisor at the observation site who will complete the form and return it to the Radiation Therapy Program Director or return it to the student in a sealed and signed envelope to be submitted with the student’s application.
- Observation Summary - Upon completion of the radiation therapy observation, prepare a written observation summary following the attached stated guidelines.
- Essential Functions - Read and sign the Radiation Therapy Essential Functions form.
Washburn University Washburn University
Becky Dodge Admissions Office
1700 SW College 1700 SW College
Topeka, KS 66621 Topeka, KS 66621
3. Submit two sets of Official Academic Transcripts:
- One set should be sent to the Admissions Office and one set to the Radiation Therapy Program Director.
- Official transcripts are required from each college you attended as well as your radiography education.
*If currently enrolled in a Radiography Program, send the current Radiography official transcript in order to have your program application evaluated. Once you have completed your Radiography program, send a final official transcript to Admissions and to the Radiation Therapy Program Director to complete your application files for the University and the Program.
*If you have more than 24 college credit hours we do not need a high school transcript. Less than 24 college credit hours will require an official copy of your high school transcript. If you are a graduate of a hospital-based radiographer program and do not have an official transcript, enclose a copy of your program grade record or ARRT / RT(R) Registry Exam Categories scores and your ARRT certificate with your application packet.
Primary Deadline:
Application to the program and ALL supporting materials must be postmarked by February 1. No partial applications will be accepted. Do NOT fax application materials to the Program Director. FAXED application materials will NOT be accepted. It shall be the responsibility of the student to verify the receipt of all application materials.
Selection to the program is based on Academic Record, Letter of Intent, Observation Completion and Summary, Clinical Site Interview Review and Letters of Recommendation. Acceptance from both the program and acceptance at a clinical site is required prior to a student beginning program. A student will not begin the program if a clinical site is not located prior to June 1st.
Individuals will be notified by mail of acceptance or non-acceptance by the Program Director. Letters will be mailed by the end of March.
Upon acceptance to the program, proof of health insurance, CPR certification, ARRT registry, Hepatitis B vaccine (or signed declination), TB skin test and a physical exam will be required. A criminal background check will also be required. This documentation is required from all radiation therapy students prior to the program start date. A summer information packet containing the appropriate forms and instructions will be sent to each accepted student in May.
Additional Program Information
ScholarshipsDownload the scholarship application packet from the School of Applied Studies Dean's Office as soon as possible for scholarship and deadline information. Also contact: www.asrt.org for radiation therapy student scholarship information and specific deadline dates.
- Scholarship applications do not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Students accepted into the Radiation Therapy Program will be required to pay the Radiation Therapy on-line tuition rate. Credit hours and fees are subject to change in accordance with University policy. See the University Catalog for details. You can click on the link to see the catalog and you can also obtain a Washburn University Catalog by contacting the Admissions Office at 785-670-1030 or 1-800-332-0291.
- Once accepted into the program, the student will receive a summer packet with information about our summer MANDATORY on-campus orientation. Enrollment will take place at the orientation.
- Some of our students are eligible for financial aid and student loans. Contact the Financial Aid Department (785-670-1151) as soon as possible for assistance and deadline information.
Campus Trips
Students will be required to attend an on-campus orientation session. This will be scheduled prior to the beginning of fall classes. More information regarding the orientation session will be included in the letter of acceptance mailing. Students will obtain WebCT training, enroll in fall courses, and order textbooks at the orientation session. Attendance to the on-campus orientation is mandatory. All students must attend to participate in this Program.
Textbooks
The cost of textbooks and manuals for the entire program is approximately $850.00 - $950.00. Textbooks for the entire year will be purchased prior to the Fall semester. A list of required books will be given to the student at the on-campus orientation. Book orders will take place at orientation. These costs are subject to the publisher and Washburn Campus Bookstore price increases and the cost of postage.
Dress Code
The Radiation Therapy Program does not require a uniform to be purchased. Each clinical site will have their own dress code for the student to follow. Some clinical sites will allow street clothes with a lab coat, others will allow scrubs. Once a clinical assignment has been made, the student will be responsible to follow the appropriate dress code.
Background Checks
Successful completion of the Radiation Therapy program requires participation in clinical practicum courses. Students can only be placed in clinical practicum courses after a background check, at their expense, has been completed which discloses they do not present a criminal history of:
a. Convictions of laws regulating controlled substances; *
b. Convictions, at the felony level of crimes, as defined under Kansas Criminal Code (K.S.A. 21-3101 et seq.) and amendments thereto, which are crimes against persons, crimes against property, or sex offenses.
c. Conviction of an offense requiring registry as a sex offender under the Kansas Offender Registry Act or any federal, military or other state law requiring registry;
d. Conviction, at the felony level of crimes, involving moral turpitude which include but are not limited to: perjury, bribery, embezzlement, theft, and misuse of public funds.
Essential Functions
Students must sign radiation therapy essential functions listing located on pages 21 and 22 of the Radiation Therapy Program Application.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for the student to have. Proof of coverage must be provided to the Clinical Coordinator at the beginning of the school year and may be asked for it at any time thereafter. The University offers coverage for the student, student and spouse or child, and family at a reasonable cost. Call 1-800-245-0486 to obtain further details.
Physical Exam
A physical exam with documentation of immunizations is mandatory before beginning the Fall Semester. Failure to have a recent physical exam, within three months of the Fall Semester, can keep a student from beginning the program. A physical form will be included in the May 15 mailing.
CPR
CPR certification is mandatory for the student. Proof of current CPR certification must be submitted prior to the start date and the certification shall be maintained through the duration of the program. The student is responsible for the cost, if any, for CPR certification.
Liability Insurance
The university carries liability insurance on the student during his/her clinical education attendance.
Name Tags
The student is responsible for acquiring a Washburn University name tag. A format for the nametag will be included in the May information packet once accepted into the program.
Student Radiation Monitoring Device
The clinical education site will be responsible for providing a radiation monitoring device to each student. The clinical site is also responsible for reviewing and maintaining radiation exposure records. The clinical site shall discuss, with the student and University faculty, any exposure reading that exceeds the facility's established limits according to the facilities policy.
Transportation
Students will furnish their own transportation to and from educational facilities and to required program meetings.
Computer/Internet
All courses in the Radiation Therapy Program are accessed through internet/www. Each student is responsible to purchase or have access to a computer on a regular basis and have internet and chat room service. Purchase or upgrade your computer no less than two months before beginning this program. You can find the computer specifications on line at www.washburn.edu/online-education. Basic computer skills are mandatory!
During the orientation session students will obtain MyWashburn and WebCT passwords and training.
Reactivation of Applications
A student that is not accepted into the program may choose to reactivate their application file for the next Academic Year. All students must follow and complete the appropriate reactivation process steps to be considered as a candidate for the next Academic Year:
STEP 1 - Send me a letter, by US Mail, stating that you would like your file reactivated for fall 2012. Include a written update about your activities since application submission in terms of employment, education, and professional development or involvement.
STEP 2 - Fill out and submit a new application form with your up to date information and list your 1st and 2nd choices for clinical site placement. This form can be found in the Radiation Therapy Program Application. Please note that completing an additional observation at your preferred clinical site would be to your advantage.
STEP 3 - Submit a copy of your current ARRT card.
STEP 4 - Send official transcripts, if you acquire any further education following this year’s submission, to my office and the Admissions office by February 1, 2012.
Washburn University Washburn University
Becky Dodge Admissions Office
1700 SW College 1700 SW College
Topeka, KS 66621 Topeka, KS 66621
STEP 5 - Reapply on-line to Washburn University as a "Degree Seeking Student" for fall 2012. You will need to notate that you have previously paid the $20 university admissions fee, with this submission.
If you have questions about this website or need additional information about Radiation Therapy contact:
Allied Health
Gwyn Nelson
(785) 670-2176
Fax: 785) 670-1027
