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Radiation & Imaging Sciences - Medical Dosimetry Concentration
Bellevue College

Radiation & Imaging Sciences - Medical Dosimetry Concentration

Bellevue College ETPL
The BAS Medical Dosimetry concentration is designed for individuals who are ARRT certified Radiation Therapists and 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 degree includes 185 credits, 50 of those from national certification and 37 from prerequisite/co-requisite work. The other 98 credits are 300-400 level classes in the Radiation and Imaging Sciences and Healthcare Management and Leadership programs, as well as general education courses in economics, communications, and ethics.
Visit the program website Jennifer Prekeges (425) 564-2475 jennifer.prekeges@bellevuecollege.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$45,807.80

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellevue College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

4 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

185

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BAS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Individuals must have: National certification in Radiation Therapy. Demonstrated completion from a regionally accredited college of the following courses, or their equivalent, with a grade point average of 2.0 or better: Precalculus (or assessment into a higher-level course). Candidates must take precalculus within 5 years and earn a grade of 3.0 or better in Anatomy and Physiology in order to be succcessful in the program. College-level English composition. Two courses in human anatomy and physiology and one course in sectional anatomy. Humanities course. Social sciences course. In addition to eligibility requirements, students must achieve the following: Completion of 93 quarter credits in the general program and concentration requirements, with a grade of "C" or better. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework taken at BC and the courses applies to the degree, including credits transferred from other colleges. At least 45 quarter credits for the degree must be completed in residence at BC, of which 30 credits must be upper division.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Completion rate

74%

Employment rate

100%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$50.71

Typical (median) annual earnings

$105,474.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Healthcare and Social Services

94%

Other Industries

6%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
17
Completion rate
74%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
17%
Female
83%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
5%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
75%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
26%
30 to 39
30%
40 to 49
39%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
4%
Some college experience, but no degree
13%
Certificate or AA
61%
BA or higher
22%