Mission Statement

The mission of the baccalaureate degree program in radiation therapy at The University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine is: 

To provide comprehensive education to aspiring radiation therapists, equipping students with professionalism, clinical competence, communication, and critical thinking skills to safely deliver accurate therapeutic doses of radiation as a compassionate and collaborative member of the patient’s care team.

Goals & Learning Outcomes

Goal #1 Students will perform the responsibilities of a Radiation Therapist in a competent manner

• Administer radiation as prescribed by the physician
• Perform simulation as directed by the physician
• Safe and correct equipment utilization

Goal #2 Students will demonstrate effective communication skills 

• Demonstrate effective patient contact and communication in the clinical setting
• Effectively communicate the components of a prescribed course of radiation therapy

Goal #3 Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills 

• Observe the clinical progress of the radiation oncology patient; use clinical decision-making skills
• Demonstrate ability to adapt and learn from new situations

Goal #4 Students will possess professionalism

• Students will demonstrate professional behavior
• Students will understand ethical behavior