Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need my High School transcripts?
Answer: only if you have not completed any previous college credits, meaning you went straight into a hospital based radiology program from high school. If you have completed 24 or more college credit hours, we do not need your high school transcripts.
Does a background check that I had completed at my work or through my radiology program meet the Radiation Therapy Program's background check requirement?
Answer: No, all students must complete a background check through Pre-Check. The cost is approximately $50. The background check analyzes the following:
- Convictions of laws regulating controlled substances.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Exception: Persons who have been convicted of a misdemeanor illegal drug offense may be permitted to participate in the clinical practicum if they have demonstrated, in the opinion of the program director, they have been sufficiently rehabilitated.
Can new clinical sites be added as affiliates?
Answer: Yes, if the site meets the requirements for affiliation which have to do with patient volumes, procedure variety, equipment, staffing, accreditation, and interest in training a student. If you have a site in mind, please contact Becky Dodge and provide her with the sites name, phone number and contact person such as a supervisor so that contact can be made and an information packet mailed out.
If I am accepted into the Radiation Therapy program, am I guaranteed a clinical site?
Answer: No, Acceptance is contingent on clinical placement availability. Decisions on clinical placement are made between Washburn's Radiation Therapy program and the clinical facility. If a clinical site is not secured, you will not be able to begin the program.
If I complete two observations do I need to submit two Observation Summaries with my application?
Answer: No, one observation summary is sufficient. You may combine both experiences if you choose.
What format should the Letter of Intent be in?
Answer: We accept the Letter of Intent in a typed letter format or a typed bulleted/numbered format.
Should I wait to send in my application when all components are completed or should I mail each part as it is completed?
Answer: Either method is fine. Once the program receives your completed radiation therapy program application form, a file is started. Future mailings will be added to the file.
Does the program send out a letter letting me know if my application is complete?
Answer: No, since most applications arrive right around the post-marked deadline of February 1, the program does not have enough time to contact students to obtain missing documents. Students are encouraged to call the secretary (785-670-2176) to inquire about their applications status. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE PERMITTED, NO FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Can a PA or Nurse Practitioner complete my physical form?
Answer: Yes, a Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner may complete the health physical form.
I know I received the Hepatitis B vaccination series, but I cannot find my documentation, what should I do?
Answer: You can estimate the dates of the vaccination on the health form and then have your healthcare provider draw a Hep B titer to demonstrate immunity.
How much does the WU health coverage cost and are you sure it is available to ONLINE radiation therapy students?
Answer: Please call 1-800-245-0486 for further details about the WU insurance and rates. This service is available to ONLINE radiation therapy students.
I keep receiving emails from WU to register for fall classes, should I register and if so where do I get my PIN number?
Answer: All newly accepted students who will begin courses in the fall will register for courses while on campus during the mandatory orientation session. Please do not attempt to register for courses prior to orientation. In addition, books may be ordered/purchased while at orientation.
Is the on-campus mandatory orientation session really mandatory for all students?
Answer: Yes
How do I speak with someone in the Admission's Office, Financial Aid Office, or Business Office?
Answer: You can reach all offices by dialing 1-785-670+office extension. Admissions - 1030, Financial Aid - 1151, Business Office - 1156.
What is the deadline and procedure for applying for financial aid?
Answer: You can apply for financial aid to assist in the costs of the radiation therapy program. Please call the Financial Aid office for specific details and deadline dates (785-670-1151) or visit the website at http://www.washburn.edu/main/financial-aid/ . The priority deadline for financial aid is February 15th.
How much are the tuition fees?
Answer: The Washburn Board of Regents have set the 2010-2011 Online Radiation Therapy tuition at $342 per credit hour.
* This is subject to change for 2011-2012.
Do I pay tuition fees by the semester?
Answer: Yes, you will be billed online through your MyWashburn account each individual semester.
How much will books and materials cost?
Answer: Costs for books and materials are approximately $1000 for the entire year. Please note that this does not include the cost of a personal computer and home internet service provider fees.
Are there any other additional scholarships that I could apply for?
Answer: Yes, the Washburn School of Applied Studies (SAS) offers individual scholarships. You can print an application from the SAS website at http://www.washburn.edu/sas/ and then click on "Scholarship Application".
The ASRT also offers scholarships and college loan assistance for RT(T) students. Log on to http://www.asrt.org/ and click on "Grands and Scholarships" or "College Loan Assistance".
Do I have to be a Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R) or registry eligible in order to apply for this program?
Answer: Yes, all applicants must be graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and possess the professional designation of RT(R). A registry eligible student may also apply and be considered for admittance.
Do you need my ACT score?
Answer: If you have completed 24 or more college credit hours, then your ACT scores are not needed. However, if you have completed less than 24 college credit hours then we will need your ACT scores.
Once I complete my Radiologic Technology Program, do I need to send Washburn University Admission and the Program Director new transcripts?
Answer: Yes, you must send new transcripts to both the Washburn University Admissions office and the Program Directors office.
When I am applying to the University, which University Admissions form do I need to complete?
Answer: Please complete the "Degree Seeking" application to the University. Indicate "Bachelor of Health Science" (BHS) and "Certificate in Radiation Therapy." PLEASE NOTE: You are not obligated to enroll in BHS courses. However, by indicating "Degree Seeking, BHS, and Certificate in Radiation Therapy" on your University application, the University data system will recognize you as an upper classman. This may be helpful in obtaining Financial Aid from Washburn University.
What are the clinical hours?
Answer:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday - Friday (Fall Semester / Spring Semester)
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday (Summer Semester)
What are the online class hours?
Answer:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday (Central Time)
Do you accept applications after the February 1st deadline?
Answer: Each year there is a possible secondary deadline of May 1st, if all the positions are not filled by the applicants from the first deadline of February 1st.
