The Pre-RTT organization is open for any TXST student to join and is led by student-appointed officers who are in the program. For more info, check out their page at the Bobcat Organization Hub!
What is Radiation Therapy?
Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
To learn more about our field, our program, our students and more, head to our About page!
PROGRAM VISION
Supporting the mission of the College of Health Professions, the Radiation Therapy Program will be the first choice for students seeking a baccalaureate degree in radiation therapy.
PROGRAM MISSION
The Radiation Therapy Program educates and prepares students with a university level academic foundation, and a high degree of clinical competence to meet the present needs of radiation therapy in Texas and the nation.
PROGRAM GOALS
Our mission is supported by the seven general goals related to student learning and program effectiveness in alignment with the institutional goals. These are stratified and supported by the specific objectives, strategies, and measurable outcomes making up the program’s outcome assessment plan.
1. GOAL 1: The program will produce students with a strong critical thinking ability and knowledge base.
2. GOAL 2: Graduates will be competent in clinical aspects of radiation therapy.
3. GOAL 3: The program will produce students with strong communication skills.
4. GOAL 4: The program will produce students with a strong professionalism.
5. GOAL 5: The program will maintain a level of definitive educational quality improvement.
6. GOAL 6: The program will retain and support knowledgeable, professional faculty.
7. GOAL 7: The program will maintain acceptable student enrollment and graduates.
Student Organization
Accreditation Program Standards
Accreditation
The radiation therapy program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The last accreditation review was in 2022, awarding the program accreditation of 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found at Texas State University - Round Rock - JRCERT.
The professional curriculum incorporates didactic and clinical elements and basic sciences that are reflective of contemporary practice in radiation therapy. Content and structured learning experiences develop attitudes and learning outcomes that prepare graduates to demonstrate a commitment to patient care and continued personal and professional development. The program is guided by the American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT) Radiation Therapy Professional Curriculum.
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, the graduate is eligible to take the radiation therapy certification examination prepared by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Contact the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology at,
JRCERT
20 N. WACKER DR., SUITE 2850
CHICAGO, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
FAX: (312) 704-5304
www.jrcert.org
mail@jrcert.org