Clinical education: Real-world, hands-on training
Clinical education is a cornerstone of the Medical Dosimetry program. It provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world clinical environments, under the supervision of experienced professionals. This hands-on training is essential for developing the skills, judgement, and professionalism required for safe and effective patient care. Clinical education enables Medical Dosimetry students to:
- Apply knowledge by connecting classroom learning with clinical practice
- Develop technical skills through hands-on experience with treatment planning systems, imaging modalities, and dosimetric calculations
- Practice critical thinking by assessing clinical scenarios, evaluating treatment plans, and making informed decisions
- Demonstrate professionalism through ethical behavior, accountability, and effective communication
- Understand and apply safety protocols to minimize risk and ensure quality care
- Build confidence by progressively taking on more responsibility (under supervision) to prepare for independent practice
- Grow personally and professionally through structured feedback and performance evaluations, which will ensure readiness for board certification and employment
Clinical placement
Washburn Medical Dosimetry is a newly established and growing program. As we continue to expand our network of affiliated clinical partners, applicants should be aware that the program currently has a limited number of established clinical site agreements.
At this time, it is the applicant's responsibility to identify and secure a clinical site that meets the program's accreditation and educational requirements and is willing to host them for the duration of their clinical training. Applicants should review the dosimetry program manual to become familiar with the clinical schedule and policies, and share the clinical affiliation packet with the clinical site that they've identified. Establishing a clinical affiliation takes a considerable amount of time; it is important that the process is initiated as soon as possible.
Medical Dosimetry program faculty are available to provide guidance, answer questions, and assist with verifying clinical site eligibility. For additional information or to request support, please contact the Program Director, Amanda Lisher, at amanda.lisher@washburn.edu or 785.670.3103.
Securing a clinical site
Identify a radiation oncology department in your area that is willing to host you for clinical training. Please share the clinical affiliate information packet with the clinical sites during your search. Since Washburn has a limited number of existing site agreements, it is your responsibility to locate a site convenient to your location.
- Application packetApplication packet
- Clinical affiliate packetClinical affiliate packet
Please note that a clinical affiliation or informal agreement with a clinical site does not guarantee admission to the program. Admission decisions are made during the program’s application review process, and clinical sites make the final determination each year regarding whether they will host a student.
Now accepting clinical affiliates
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Allied Health Department
School of Applied Studies, Room 201
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
785.670.2170
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