Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2021-22 Catalog Program of Study: Medical Dosimetry Certificate of Achievement

Medical Dosimetry Certificate of Achievement

The Medical Dosimetry certificate is designed for individuals who have a bachelors degree and who are ARRT certified Radiation Therapists who want to become Certified Medical Dosimetrists.

The Medical Dosimetry program is 7 quarters or 22 months in length and is designed for the working professional. The required didactic courses are online. Synchronous lectures are typically scheduled in the evening between 6-9 pm PST. The clinical portion is 2-3 days per week beginning the second quarter. 

The program is aligned with the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) curriculum and prepares candidates for Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) eligibility and employment.

The certificate includes 83 credits and 7 credits from prerequisite work.  The credits are 300-400 level classes in the Radiation and Imaging Sciences Program.

 

Program Eligibility

Individuals must have:

  • ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy
  • Demonstrated completion from a regionally accredited college of the following courses, or their equivalent:
    • Precalculus (or assessment into a higher-level course). Taken within the past 5 years with grade 2.0 or better.
    • Sectional anatomy with a grade 3.0 or better.

 

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For details about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit www.bellevuecollege.edu/legal/gedisclosure/medical-dosimetry.pdf

Program Requirements

Course NameCRTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
DOSM 301 - Current Topics in Medical Dosimetry 3 CR
DOSM 315 - Physics for Medical Dosimetry I 5 CR
DOSM 321 - Radiation Treatment Planning I 5 CR
DOSM 322 - Radiation Treatment Planning II 5 CR
DOSM 331 - Dosimetry of Particle Beam Therapy 3 CR
DOSM 400 - Treatment Planning System Lab 2 CR
DOSM 401 - Clinical Education I 8 CR
DOSM 402 - Clinical Education II 8 CR
DOSM 403 - Clinical Education III 8 CR
DOSM 404 - Clinical Education IV 8 CR
DOSM 405 - Clinical Education V 8 CR
DOSM 406 - Clinical Education VI 5 CR
DOSM 442 - Brachytherapy for Medical Dosimetrists 4 CR
DOSM 443 - Quality Assurance for Medical Dosimetry 3 CR
DOSM 475 - Concept Integration and Case Studies 3 CR

 

RAIT 312 - Biology of Cancer 5 CR

or

BIOL 312 - Biology of Cancer 5 CR

Grand Total: 83

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