Radiation Therapy Degree/Diploma Program - Laurentian
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How long does it take?
The four-year Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy is a collaborative program between The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and Laurentian University. The curriculum combines courses offered on the Laurentian campus and discipline-specific courses that will be offered by distance education formats from The Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences. Laboratory components for courses will be completed at the Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. During your second year of study you will complete a 4 week clinical placement. Additionally there is a 42 week placement in your final year. These take place at an affiliated cancer treatment facility. (Locations to be established)
Start Date
September 2012
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Direct Entry Applicants
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Curriculum
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All Other Applicants
For information on admission requirements please visit Laurentian's Admissions web page: http://admissions.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/Departments/Admissions?Laurentian_Lang=en-CA
or contact:
The Office of Admissions
Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario
P3E 2C6
Telephone: 1-705-675-4843
Email: admissions@laurentian.ca
Tuition
$5,965 per year*
* Tuition fees are based on 30 credits (fall and winter semesters) from 2011/12 figures and are subject to change for future academic years. There are additional tuition fees for courses taken in the spring/summer.
How do I apply?
Two applications are required: the first one is to OUAC, and the secondary one is through Laurentian Univsersity.
To apply to the Michener/Laurentian Collaborative Degree/Diploma program, please submit an application to:
Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC)
P.O. Box 1328
170 Research Lane
Guelph, ON N1G 5J3
(519) 823-1940
Or apply online at http://www.ouac.on.ca The deadline for this application is January 11, 2012. Please see the web site for more details.
Please use the following application code: LRS
Applicants must also submit a secondary application located on the Radiation Therapy web site at http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/Departments/Physics/UndergradProg/Therapy
The deadline for this secondary application is March 1, 2012. Please see the web site for more details.
Admission Interview
For consideration of admission to the program, applicants are required to submit the secondary application form and only those who do so will be considered for an interview. The interview will be conducted by staff from Laurentian University, The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and the Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Those applicants who are successful in the interview will be considered for admission.
For additional information, please contact:
Program Communication Liaison, Laurentian / Michener Radiation Therapy Program
The Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences
E-mail: LUradtherapy@michener.ca
Application Deadline
OUAC Application Deadline (primary application): January 11, 2012**
LU Application Deadline (secondary application): March 1, 2012***
** Please refer to the OUAC web site for updated information.
***Please refer to the Laurentian University web site for updated information.
What will I learn?
The professional Radiation Therapist combines an understanding and interest in physics, mathematics, medical science - specifically the study of cancer and its affect on the human body and psychology with empathy and excellent communication skills. Radiation Therapy is a fulfilling career for those with the emotional maturity and strong motivation to play a significant role in the treatment of people with cancer. At the end of the four years, students will graduate with the knowledge, skills, judgment and attitudes required to enter practice as a radiation therapist.
The Bachelor of Science (Radiation Therapy) requires successful completion of 135 credits. Up to 30% of the courses in the program may be taken in French. Some courses must be taken during the spring / summer intersession; however, not all courses require on campus attendance.
If you have specific questions about the program schedule please contact the Program Coordinator of the Radiation Therapy program at Laurentian University or the Program Communication Liaison for Radiation Therapy at The Michener Institute.
The following is an example of the curriculum and is subject to revision.
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Sample of the Radiation Therapy Electives List
A total of 6 elective course credits must be taken during the program. The specific courses are determined in consultation with a faculty member from the program. Some courses that may be taken as electives are:
- Aging and Wellness
- Aging in a Multicultural Society
- Women's Health Issues
- Health, Healing & Spirituality
- Ethical Issues for the Elderly
- Introduction to Ergonomics
- La Médecine populaire
- The Original People of North America
- North American Native People: Tradition & Culture
- Human Biological Variation, Adaptations & Health
- Ethnomedicine: Cross-Cultural Healing
- Food and Disease Prevention
- Origins of Sickness and Medicine
- Fundamentals of Genetics
- Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry for Health Sciences
- Clinical Chemistry
- Business Communication
- Introduction to Psychology
Note: The program is subject to revision. Courses listed represent the components of the program only; timetable of availability may change.
Clinical Sites
Applicants are advised to prepare for their application to the program by researching their profession of Radiation Therapy. Please note that most facilities are unable to offer clinical site visits. A visit to the Northeast Cancer Centre of Health Sciences North in Sudbury will be offered to those granted on interview.
If you would like research various Cancer Centres in Ontario we have included links below.
Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and get hands-on experience at a variety of clinical sites. You will work under the supervision of a Radiation Therapist, initially observing, then gradually performing increasingly complex procedures on actual patients. Clinical placements give you hands-on practice, experience in different work environments, and the opportunity to network with potential employers, including:
- Northeast Cancer Centre of Health Sciences North, Sudbury
- Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, Kingston
- Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre, Ottawa
- Regional Cancer Care, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Thunder Bay
Please Note: Clinical sites are subject to change.
Accreditation
The Radiation Therapy program is a Canadian Medical Association (CMA) accredited program and has achieved a 6 year accreditation status.
The goal of accreditation is to ensure that programs enable their students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to function as competent health practitioners for the benefit of all Canadians. Accreditation, an external validation of program quality, is the public recognition that an educational program has met national standards (CMA 2006).
Graduating from an accredited program means that:
- your education has met national standards
- your program has patient care and student welfare at the forefront
- your education is relevant to current medical practice
- your have access to professional registration
- you have attained the competencies required for entry to practice
- your education is recognized by employers and the public
- you have greater mobility as a health science practitioner
Radiation Therapy Scholarships
For more information about scholarships and bursaries, please contact the Program Coordinator at Laurentian University. Contact information can be found at the Laurentian Physics website.
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