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School of Applied Studies
Department of Allied Health
Radiation Therapy

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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 porgram director, they have beeen 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 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 a few documents with your name on them 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 noes 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 vaccincation 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 availabe 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 deadling dates (785-670-1151) or visit the website at http://www.washburn.edu/services/finaid/ . The priority deadling for financial aid is February 15th.

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.

How much are the tuition fees?
Answer: The Washburn Board of Regents have set the 2009-2010 Online Radiation Therapy tuition at $342 per credit hour.

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 $850-950 for the entire year. Please note that this does not include the cost of a personal computer and home internet service providor 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.

Allied Health
Gwyn Nelson
(785) 670-2176
Fax: 785) 670-1027