Certificates

Radiation Therapy | Public Health Nursing

Radiation Therapy

The Radiation Therapy program is administered through the School of Applied Studies,
Department of Allied Health. The program curriculum at Washburn is an accredited, one
calendar year certificate of completion. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Classes begin in August and finish the following July. The program consists of required related courses and clinical education. All students must complete the WebCT online orientation before classes begin.

Program Goals and Outcomes

The primary focus of the Radiation Therapy Program is to provide personal and professional development of each student. It is the intent of the program to create an environment for learning which contributes to student development. This include stimulation of intellectual curiosity and growth; instill integrity and a sense of responsibility; encourage the pursuit of quality and enhance scientific inquiry.

The outcome of the program is for each student to be qualified as an entry-level radiation
therapist and be ARRT board eligible.

For more information about the Radiation Therapy Certificate program, visit the Radiation Therapy home page.

Public Health Nursing

The certificate Program in Public Health Nursing is designed to prepare the public/community health nurse with further understanding of current public health practice. The nurse practicing in the community must have the knowledge and
understanding of population-focused public health practice and the delivery of community based services. RN licensure in the United States is required.

For more information about the School of Nursing Certificate program, visit the School of Nursing home page.