Medical Dosimetry students are technologically proficient and can utilize critical analysis to develop radiation therapy treatment plans. As a Medical Dosimetry student, you will learn to utilize sophisticated computer and planning systems to design, validate, and communicate parameters needed for safe treatment delivery. Medical Dosimetrists are vital members of the Radiation Oncology team and work closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists and other radiation oncology personnel. The Medical Dosimetry program at Carolinas College provides students with an opportunity to train alongside some of the most accomplished oncologists, physicists, and radiation therapists in the field, while mastering the technological skills needed to become a dosimetrist.
Incoming students must possess a bachelor’s degree and be a graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program or a graduate of an accredited baccalaureate program in a physical science field.
The Medical Dosimetry program prepares graduates to perform all aspects of dose planning and calculation associated with the delivery of radiation therapy treatment. Students learn to utilize sophisticated computer and quality management systems to ensure that prescribed plans are safely and accurately delivered. Medical Dosimetrists are vital members of the radiation oncology team and are responsible for communicating and facilitating the treatment process.
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Atrium Health is working to bring a new facility to the area in 2023, providing new innovative radiation treatments to the area. Our Radiation Therapy and Medical Dosimetry students will have access to this facility for their clinical rotations, providing them unique hands-on training. Read more.
All didactic courses are taught online, and the clinical education component is completed within facilities at Levine Cancer Institute (the flagship cancer care facility of Atrium Health). While attending this 4-semester certificate program, students will build upon previous academic experiences and train alongside treatment professionals in the field of radiation therapy.
44 total credits for completion. For full curriculum details, download the viewbook below.
Total Medical Dosimetry Applied Courses: (44 credits)
The following are the major clinical facilities for the medical dosimetry program:
Other facilities will be added as appropriate.
Atrium Health offers a loan agreement available to finance up to $10,000 for students enrolled in the RN-BSN program. This loan defers payment on principal and interest, and if the graduate becomes employed full-time by an eligible Atrium Health facility, a work forgiveness option is available. Questions? Contact FinancialAid@CCHSmail.org or 704-355-5486.
Term | Priority Deadline | Start Date |
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Summer | February 1 | May |
Medical Dosimetry program graduates are awarded a certificate and pending JRCERT accreditation will be eligible to sit for the national certification exam offered by the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB). Information regarding program effectiveness can be found in the section below.
JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Telephone Number: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Additional accreditation information can be found at JRCERT.org.