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Ivy Tech School of Health Sciences

Radiation Therapy

A Career of Giving Hope

What You'll Learn

Students in the Radiation Therapy program at Ivy Tech learn about what radiation therapy is and how to use it to provide care to patients fighting cancer.

If you're asking yourself, "What is radiation therapy?" a quick answer to get you started is:

  • Radiation Therapy is a form of treatment that utilizes ionizing radiation in a strictly controlled environment to eliminate or reverse disease, primarily cancer.
  • High-energy x-ray, gamma, proton, and electron beams are common forms of ionizing radiation used.
  • Ionizing radiation can be administered using external beam therapy or by placing a radioactive material directly into a body tissue or cavity.

Hands-on Learning

This all may sound complicated now—and the technology is—but through hands-on learning opportunities such as Virtual Linear Accelerator (VERT), Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System, and Clinical Rotations, our students leave confident and prepared to make a difference in people's lives. Learning takes place not only in traditional classroom and lab settings but also in real healthcare settings like hospitals and specialized outpatient clinics.

Career Options

Graduates of the Ivy Tech Radiation Therapy program are eligible to take the national registry examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Upon passing this exam, you can start your career as a Radiation Therapist. Common working environments include hospitals, outpatient clinics, and cancer centers.

Student Success

90% of graduates from 2017–2021 have passed the credentialing examination on their 1st attempt.*

100% job placement rate for 2017–2021 graduates actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation.**

* The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

**The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

HOW TO APPLY

Future Students

Students interested in the Radiation Therapy program must apply to Ivy Tech first using the Ivy Tech general application. In this application, apply for the Healthcare Specialist - Clinical Support Certificate (CT) program with a concentration in Radiation Therapy. Apply to Ivy Tech Now

Current Ivy Tech Students

After you've completed your prerequisite courses, you may apply for the Radiation Therapy program through the online application for health science programs. Read More about How to Apply & Deadlines

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Selective Admissions

The Radiation Therapy program at Ivy Tech has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. Learn More about Selective Admissions

Leading the Way

Ivy Tech's Radiation Therapy program is the only fully-accredited associate degree program of its kind in the state of Indiana. It is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

We are proud to lead the way in bringing Hoosiers affordable training for this critical career path in the healthcare industry.

Associate Degree – Transferable or Career-Ready

  • The Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy program is designed for individuals with no previous therapy education or licensure.

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    Preparation for the National Registry Exam

    Ivy Tech's curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for the national registry exam given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), which is the exam taken to secure licensing as a radiation therapist. Graduates who successfully pass the exam have opportunities to obtain entry-level radiation therapist positions in a variety of healthcare areas, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and cancer centers.

    Once admitted to the program, an Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy degree can be achieved in 5 semesters, or about two years.

    Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree

    Graduates of the program can also choose to transfer to a four-year college or university where they can earn a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Management, Health Services, and Health Administration. This path would be beneficial for someone who is interested in eventually pursuing a career in healthcare management, where you help run the administrative side of hospitals or other medical facilities.

    Ivy Tech has multiple partnerships with universities that ensure credits from your associate degree transfer directly toward your bachelor's should you be accepted in the program. These partnerships are outlined in articulation agreements. It is likely that your associate degree from Ivy Tech will also count towards bachelor's programs where we do not have articulation agreements, but you will need to discuss this with an advisor of the four-year university in order to determine which credits will transfer.

    Required Courses

    Associate degree graduates must complete a total of 70 credit hours:

    • 27 general education course credits, which include the following prerequisite courses:
      • APHY 101 Anatomy & Physiology I
      • APHY 102 Anatomy & Physiology II
      • MATH 136 College Algebra
      • HLHS 101 Medical Terminology
    • 42 radiation therapy course credits
    • 1 Student Success credit

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    Student Outcomes

    Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should be well versed in upon graduating from the program.

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Program Details

Radiation Therapy is offered at 1 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:

Campus AS of Radiation Therapy
Bloomington X

CT — Certificate (short-term); TC — Technical Certificate (long-term); WFC — Workforce Certification.

Bringing Hope to Patients

Becoming a radiation therapist may be a good fit for you if you like helping and caring for people at perhaps their greatest time of need. As a radiation therapist you are likely to work with patients undergoing treatment for cancer. You can be the support and help they need to fight–and hopefully overcome–a life-threatening diagnosis.

In addition to being a rewarding and fulfilling career, additional reasons to consider radiation therapy include:

  • Healthcare jobs are in demand
  • Job security and stability
  • Variety in patients, but relatively routine processes day-to-day
  • Most positions enjoy standard business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), which is rare in the healthcare industry
  • Competitive salaries
  • Cancer care continues to evolve thanks to research, and you can be part of the change

Important Skills

A successful radiation therapy student and practicing radiation therapist requires the use of:

  • Critical thinking
  • Strong communication skills
  • Competence in clinical skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Organized
  • Compassion, patience, and sensitivity to provide both physical and psychological support to cancer parents and loved ones
  • Ability to work well in a team environment

Does This Sound Like You?

If this sounds like you, explore what a future in Radiation Therapy could mean for you! Request information or speak with your local advisor to learn more.

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The Ivy Tech Radiation Therapy program can be a challenging, yet rewarding, program. Before you apply, review the following requirements and expectations for students.

Time Commitment

The Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy program requires a major commitment of time and energy. Radiation Therapy courses are typically scheduled over three-five days per week. Students may also need to schedule additional general education courses as needed each semester. It is essential that you plan for the same amount of study time as class time per week. Course schedules and assignment due dates will not be adjusted to accommodate individual work schedules.

You can expect to spend the following hours each week in active contact for your courses:

Course Type Course Length Contact Hours per Credit Hour
Lecture 8-week courses

2 classroom contact hours per credit hour

So if a class is worth 3 credit hours, expect 6 contact hours
16-week courses

1 classroom contact hour per credit hour

So if a class is worth 3 credit hours, expect 3 contact hours
Lab 8-week courses

4 lab contact hours per credit hour

16-week courses

 2 lab contact hours per credit hour
Clinical

8-week courses

 10 clinical contact hours per credit hour

16-week courses

 5 clinical contact hours per credit hour

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all class meetings, or other activities assigned as a part of a course of instruction. Attendance is necessary to maximize student-learning opportunities. Students who are absent are responsible for missed material. Clinical courses require that the student be present to effectively evaluate successful achievement of clinical course objectives and concepts, as clinical course objectives cannot be accomplished or evaluated outside the clinical setting. There are no make-up sessions for missed clinical hours; therefore, regular clinical attendance is mandatory for successful clinical course and program completion.

These clinical locations may be up to a 1.5 hour drive in any direction of the Ivy Tech full-service campus where you are enrolled. Carefully consider the implications of being accepted to a campus requiring extended driving distances.

Mandatory Drug Testing and Criminal Background Screening

All Radiation Therapy program clinical affiliates require mandatory drug testing and criminal background screening before allowing students to participate in clinical courses at their facilities. Results of these tests could impact your ability to complete clinical courses and therefore, your ability to meet program requirements for completion. Requiring criminal background and drug screenings ensures students meet the same standards as health care facility employees. Annual criminal background and drug screenings are required for all Radiation Therapy students.

Eligibility for Licensure

Successful program completion provides students eligibility to apply to take the national registry examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The application for licensure includes questions about criminal history, substance abuse problems, malpractice judgments, and disciplinary action on previous licenses and certifications. Students are encouraged to review the questions located on the ARRT application for examination. Similar questions are found on state board of health applications for states that require a state license in addition to the national ARRT license.

If an applicant answers yes to any of the questions located on the ARRT application for examination, it is possible that an applicant would not be eligible for licensure or face license restrictions after completing the Radiation Therapy program. Read more about the licensure application and ethics requirements

Radiation Therapy Program Student Requirements

The following are required for participation in clinical activities:

  • Annual criminal background and sex offender registry screening
  • Annual drug screening
  • Physical examination and verification of essential functions
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Up-to-date immunizations including Hepatitis B series, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and COVID-19
  • Annual TB skin testing or other documentation for positive tests per CDC guidelines
  • Documentation of current CPR Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from AHA

Students interested in applying for admission to the Radiation Therapy program should begin locating childhood immunization records early to ensure complete vaccination and physicals are submitted by established deadlines.

Students with disabilities are required to contact the college Disabilities Support Staff at the campus of interest for assistance in requesting accommodations (if applicable).

Financial Aid

Connect with the Financial Aid team at your home campus to find out if you can receive financial aid for the program of your choice. Make sure that you have completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the established deadlines to be considered for financial aid assistance.

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Prerequisite Courses for Radiation Therapy

Completion of the following required prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher is required for admission to the Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy program:

  • APHY 101 Anatomy & Physiology I
  • APHY 102 Anatomy & Physiology II
  • MATH 136 College Algebra
  • HLHS 101 Medical Terminology

Most students take these classes their first semester while enrolled in the Healthcare Support program. Once students are on track to meet these prerequisites, they can apply to the Radiation Therapy program to continue their studies.

Gen Ed Prerequisites

In order for prerequisite general education courses to count toward your program admission decision score, the course grades must be posted to Banner by the time the application site closes and auto selection begins.

To join the Fall cohort for Radiation Therapy, courses must be completed by the end of previous spring semester.

The highest grade of the first three attempts for any prerequisite course will be considered for points toward the admission decision score. This includes grades of D, F, FW, and W.

No Expiration of Credits

There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College. 

Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.

TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.

It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.

Where to Find Course Descriptions

Descriptions of radiation therapy courses can be found in our online course catalog. View required classes and course descriptions for:

Upcoming Classes

See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.

Search for Upcoming Classes

If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.

Class Formats

Ivy Tech radiation therapy courses are taught in a variety of formats, including in-person, virtual, hybrid, and online.

Information Sessions

Prospective students must listen to the recorded Radiation Therapy Information Session prior to applying. No reservation is required. Applicants will be asked to upload a copy of the completed Attestation of Radiation Therapy Information Session Form when applying

Watch the Radiation Therapy Information Session

Attestation of Radiation Therapy Information Session Form

Required Testing and Documentation

The Radiation Therapy program at Ivy Tech has more specific admission criteria than Ivy Tech as a whole. Prospective students must:

  • Complete the Accuplacer Assessment if they do not have previous college credit, ACT, SAT, or PSAT scores on file in the Registrar’s Office
  • Meet with your advisor to review the Accuplacer Assessment results, and complete any of the Academic Skills courses required based upon your test results prior to admission to the program.
  • Score at the PROFICIENT level or higher on the ATI TEAS Test.

Observation Hours

Ahead of applying, you must visit one of the program's affiliates or a radiation oncology center of your choice for an observational period of 2–4 hours minimum with a radiation therapist. Have them complete the Program in Radiation Therapy Professional Observation form, and have a copy ready to upload with your online application.

Print the Observation Form

Physical Requirements

Given the physical nature of the job of a radiation therapists, all students must meet a set of essential functions in order to be accepted. These include an evaluation of:

  • Carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and squatting (think: lifting patients from treatment table o wheelchair with the help of a co-worker)
  • Hearing and speaking
  • Vision and touching (think: locate veins for treatment)
  • Sitting
  • Eye/Hand coordination
  • Standing and walking
  • Thinking and judgement
  • Emotional coping skills (think: not displaying frustration with patients under stressful circumstances)

Note: If you have concerns about meeting the above criteria and need to request accommodations, please work with Disability Services to develop written documentation to the Program Chair prior to completing the application.

Healthcare Certification

Prior healthcare certification is not required for admission to the Radiation Therapy Program

Ivy Tech welcomes those with certification to upload it as part of the application. 5 points will be awarded during the selection process for anyone who has uploaded one or more current certifications. Applicable certifications include:

  • Radiographer – RT(R)
  • Nurse – LPN or RN
  • CNA
  • EMT
  • Paramedic
  • Medical Assistant – CCMA or CMA
  • Optician – ABOC or NCLEC
  • EKG
  • Phlebotomist

Prerequisite Transfer Credit

Students seeking transfer credit for prerequisite courses completed at other colleges desiring must submit transcripts from other colleges to the Registrar Hub for evaluation. Submit external college transcripts at least one month prior to the application deadline to allow for adequate time for evaluation and processing so that prerequisite course grades can be counted for points toward admission.

The email address students should relay to their colleges/universities for official transcripts to Ivy Tech is: transcripts@ivytech.edu

The mailing address students should relay to their colleges/universities for hard (paper) copies of official transcripts to Ivy Tech is:
Transcript Processing
9301 E 59th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46216

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The Assessment Technologies Institute’s (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used as part of the admissions process by the Ivy Tech School of Health Sciences selective admissions programs.

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Test Components

The ATI TEAS test measures your ability in four categories: Reading, English, Math, and Science. Your TEAS test must include all four test components to be considered valid; partial tests will not be accepted. Applicants must score at the PROFICIENT level or higher to be considered for admission. ATI TEAS adjusted individual total score will be used in the selection point system. 

Preparing for the TEAS Test

A good time for a high school student to take the ATI TEAS test is during the last semester of high school or upon graduation. If an interested student graduated from high school a year or more ago, the test should be taken after review of high school content and after you’ve completed at least a portion of the prerequisite courses for the Radiation Therapy program. 

Test Deadlines & Timing

These dates will not change and will be consistent from year to year:

Semester TO Start

Test Deadline Date

Application OPEN
Fall April 30 March 15 – May 15

TEAS testing must be completed within the published application deadline (see table above) in order to be considered for the corresponding application period. Due to processing time for the ATI TEAS to appear in the student’s application, it is recommended that testing times be scheduled two to four weeks prior to the posted TEAS test deadline date. ATI TEAS scores not available by the deadlines will not be considered.

Applicants who take the ATI TEAS at schools other than Ivy Tech must contact Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) to have an official copy electronically submitted directly to Ivy Tech.

ATI TEAS Test scores will be valid for two years from the date of the initial ATI TEAS test for the Radiation Therapy program and must be valid through the application deadline date. ATI TEAS tests that expire prior to the application deadline will be ineligible for consideration towards program admission, even if the student applies prior to the application deadline.

Repeat Testing

The ATI TEAS test may be taken up to 3 times in a one-year period regardless of the testing location. After your first attempt, you must wait at least 14 days prior to retaking your exam (day of initial testing is day 0). Applicants must pay the approved testing fee with each attempt. ATI TEAS tests that expire prior to the application deadline will be ineligible for consideration towards program admission, even if the student applies prior to the application deadline.

Taking the Test & Costs

The test takes approximately 3 1/2 hours to complete. Currently, only remote tests are being conducted. You will need your valid (non-expired) government-issued photo ID. All TEAS exam appointments must be made and paid for online through our self-serve site. The TEAS exam fee for Ivy Tech students is $77 ($137 for non-students, not available at all Testing Services locations).

Save time on test day by setting up your computer in advance. View the Proctorio Student Training video.

How to Schedule your TEAS Admission Test

Click here for a printable version of these steps

  1. Create an ATI account at atitesting.com (if you already have an account at atitesting.com you can skip this step). Use something you will remember as a username and password. If you would choose to retake the exam for any reason, you will need the same username and password for access to the ATI tests.
    In order for your TEAS test scores to migrate to the Ivy Tech record system, you must select your Ivy Tech home campus as your institution, add your full Ivy Tech Community College student ID number (C0#######), birth date, and your last name must match the Ivy Tech record system when creating your ATI profile and. (Do not use dashes in the C number.)
    View guide: How to create a new ATI account.
  2. Schedule your TEAS exam at the CASS (Certification & Assessment Scheduling) Self-Serve website or in MyIvy located under Student / Course Info / Schedule Testing Appointment.
    1. Click on Student/Applicant Login and use your Ivy Tech email address and password to log in.
    2. Click on “This exam is not related to an Ivy Tech course”
    3. Type in TEAS for the test name.
    4. Select the correct TEAS Attempt 1, Attempt 2 or Attempt 3 exam based on the attempt number.
    5. Select the campus location where you would like to take your TEAS exam for the campus and click next.
    6. Click on the red calendar and select the date for your exam appointment and click next.
    7. Use the dropdown box and select the time for your appointment and click next.
    8. Review your appointment details and click next.
    9. Select “Pay now via credit card online”. The cost of the exam is $77.00 for students.
    10. Check your Ivy Tech email. After scheduling your exam, you will receive emails containing information about your exam session.
    11. Click on “Submit My Appointment Request.”
  3. Check your Ivy Tech email. After scheduling your exam, you will receive emails containing information about your exam session.

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Step 1

Apply to Ivy Tech

Students interested in attending the School of Health Sciences must first submit the Ivy Tech general application and complete the requirements for admission to the college. Admission to the college does not ensure acceptance to the Radiation Therapy program, but students can be working on prerequisite courses after admission to the college and before applying to the Radiation Therapy program.

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Step 2

Apply to the Radiation Therapy Program

Once your prerequisite courses are complete and you have met the other requirements for admissions (such as completing the Knowledge Assessment and required remedial courses and scoring at the PROFICIENT level or higher on the ATI TEAS Test), you may apply for admission to the Radiation Therapy program.

There is one cohort of students each Fall, and students can apply during the application window from March 15 – May 15.

Once the application site closes, late applications will not be accepted. You are encouraged to apply for the next cohort.

Filling Out the Radiation Therapy Online Application

Apply to Radiation Therapy   View Application User Guide

Before you begin:

  • If you are not a current Ivy Tech Community College student, please Apply Now. You will need a C# (Ivy Tech student ID number) and Ivy Tech single sign-on login credentials in order to apply.
  • Gather all required or optional documentation that you will need to upload into the system, such as high school transcripts, copies of certifications, etc. View more about requirements here. You will have the ability to save your application in progress until you are able to secure documentation.
  • Make sure your scores for the ATI TEAS Test have been sent to Ivy Tech.
  • If you are transferring from another institution, please make sure that your transcripts are evaluated at least 4 weeks prior to the application deadline.

    Frequently Asked Questions

How to complete the Radiation Therapy application:

  1. Go to https://apps.ivytech.edu/apply/NursingAndHealthScience
  2. Log in using your Ivy Tech credentials.
  3. Check to make sure your personal information is accurate.
  4. Select Radiation Therapy as your program and the Bloomington campus.
  5. You must meet all of the prerequisites for a program in order to submit your application. If you receive a message indicating that you do not meet the prerequisites, please speak with your advisor.
  6. Upload any necessary documents.
  7. Make sure grades and pre-admission exam scores in the system are accurate. If not, please contact the Bloomington campus registrar or advisor.
  8. You will be able to submit your application if you are currently enrolled in a course identified as a prerequisite into the program.
  9. Once complete, submit your application.
  10. You will receive an email confirmation in your Ivy Tech email account that your application has been submitted and is pending review.
  11. Once you have submitted your application, you have the option to reopen it to make changes.

    Note: DO NOT USE THE “BACK” function on your computer. Use the navigation pane at the side of the page to navigate.

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Offers of Admission

If you are accepted, you will receive an email from the online application system to your Ivy Tech email account offering you a seat in the upcoming cohort. Offers are emailed beginning within 1 week of the application close date and continue until program capacity is met or one week before the start of semester classes. Each round of offers begins at 6:00 am and applicants have until 11:59 pm the following day to either accept or reject an offer. If a student fails to respond, then the offer expires.

You do have the ability to withdraw your application at any point during the admission cycle. However, once you withdraw your application, you will not be able to apply again until the next application cycle.

What If I Don’t Get Admitted?

The Radiation Therapy program does not maintain a waitlist. Non-admitted applicants can reapply in the next year’s application cycle. You may also want to meet with your advisor. Advisors can assist students in exploring other programs of interest in Ivy Tech’s School of Health Sciences if they have applied several times and have not been accepted into the Radiation Therapy program. Ivy Tech offers many similar programs that lead to high-demand jobs that may be new to you, but fit your passion to help others.

Application Help Video: Step-by-step instructions for how to submit the online application for Ivy Tech's Health Sciences programs. (6:20)

Selective Admissions

Admission to the Radiation Therapy program at Ivy Tech is highly competitive. The program has a selective admissions process, which means not all students who apply to the program will be accepted. Selective admission processes are needed because there are more people interested in taking courses in our program than there are seats available.

Weighted Point System

A weighted point system is used to evaluate applicants for admission. Student applications are assigned points on the following criteria: Grades, Pre-admission testing, and Certifications as applicable to the program. Applicants with the highest scores are accepted across 8 rounds of auto-selection within each application period. Point totals for applicants receiving admission offers will vary between application periods. Point totals are not shared.

Total Points Possible: 140 + 5 optional Healthcare Certification points

  • General Education Course Points: 120 points possible. Points are awarded based on prerequisite course grades.
  • ATI TEAS points: 20 points possible. Calculated as 20% of the Adjusted Individual Total Score
  • Healthcare Certification points: 5 optional points possible with current certification documentation of the approved healthcare professions (see list below). We accept verifications for active certifications in all states.

Tie Breaker Points:

  • Ivy Tech GPA

General Education Weighted Point System

When multiple course attempts are reported on applicant transcripts (including transcripts from other colleges and universities), the highest earned grade of the first three attempts will be used for the selection decision score through the application period. Points for courses transferred from other institutions will be awarded from the grade recorded on the transcript from the other institution provided transfer credit appears on the Ivy Tech transcript. Points for verified credit (V) or college credit awarded through High School Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program (CLEP) International Baccalaureate (IB) and Dantes Subject Standardized Test (DSST), will be awarded as indicated below.

Course A B C D/F Verified Credit
APHY 101 30 20 10 0 N/A
APHY 102 30 20 10 0 N/A
MATH 136 30 20 10 0 N/A
HLHS 101 30 20 10 0 N/A
Total General Education Points Possible = 120

ATI TEAS Weighted Point System

ATI TEAS Component Point Calculation Maximum Points Possible
Adjusted Individual Total Score Score % x 0.20 20
Total ATI TEAS Points Possible = 20

Healthcare Certification Points

Five (5) optional points may be added to the total admission decision score for applicants of the Radiation Therapy program with approved documentation of select current healthcare certifications. Documentation must be uploaded to the online Radiation Therapy application for consideration. Once approved, five (5) points will be added to the total admission decision score for a Radiation Therapy application.

Accepted certifications include:

  • Radiographer – RT(R)
  • Nurse – LPN or RN
  • CNA
  • EMT
  • Paramedic
  • Medical Assistant – CCMA or CMA
  • Optician – ABOC or NCLEC
  • EKG
  • Phlebotomist

Learn more about the application process and deadlines

Transfer Agreements

While the Radiation Therapy program is designed to prepare you to pass the national registry examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and start your career, you may also choose to transfer your associate degree to a four-year university in order to learn even more and grow further in the profession.

Ivy Tech has Articulation Agreements in place to ensure your Ivy Tech credits counts towards a bachelor's degree at the following institutions. Of course, your credits may also be accepted by other universities, so be sure to speak with an advisor when exploring your transfer options.

Olivet Nazarene See Articulation Agreement
Purdue University Global See Articulation Agreement
Saint Joseph's College Online See Articulation Agreement
University of Southern Indiana See Articulation Agreement

 

 

 

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Learn about Ivy Tech's radiation therapy program at the Bloomington campus and hear from 2022 grad, Julie Ranz. (1:18)

Featured Faculty & Staff

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    Erin Sanders
    Program Director, Radiation Therapy
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    Teresa Langley
    Clinical Director, Radiation Therapy
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Erin Sanders
Program Director, Radiation Therapy
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Teresa Langley
Clinical Director, Radiation Therapy

Erin is one of the primary instructors and faculty advisors for the Radiation Therapy Program. She also oversees all program administrative and accreditation duties.

Erin brings clinical experience, working as a Staff Radiation Therapist before coming to Ivy Tech, where she worked as Clinical Director for 6 years before becoming Program Director.

Teresa is one of the primary instructors and faculty advisors for the Radiation Therapy Program. She also manages all clinical duties for the program.

Teresa brings clinical and management experience, where she has served in positions such as Radiographer, Radiation Therapist, Dosimetrist, Department Manager, Service Line Executive, and Vice President at many healthcare facilities across the country.

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Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the following dates:
August 10
August 17
December 7
March 15

574-830-0375
asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

Elkhart Advising
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528

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Enrollment Services/Student Affairs Hours: Effective January 2024:
Mondays and Tuesdays: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
First week of classes in January and August: 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

812-492-0531
evansville-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu

Evansville Academic Advising Center
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710

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Fax: 812-429-9878

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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

260-480-4125

Fort Wayne Advising
3701 Dean Drive, Harshman Hall, Room 1015
Fort Wayne, IN 46835

Academic Advisors by Program

Fax: 260-480-4252

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Monday–Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-269-5820
hwunder@ivytech.edu

Frankfort Advising
251 E Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46041

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Mon-Thurs 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET
Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ET

franklin-advising@ivytech.edu

Franklin Advising
2205 McClain Drive
Franklin, IN 46131

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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

219-392-3600
LakeCounty-advising@ivytech.edu

Lake County Advising at Gary
3491 Broadway
Gary, IN 46409

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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET

765-653-7410
ahooping@ivytech.edu

Greencastle Advising
915 S Zinc Mill Road
Greencastle, IN 46135

Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
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Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Columbus.

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Advising by Appointment
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

317-921-4300
askhamiltoncounty@ivytech.edu

Hamilton County Advising Center
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060

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Zoom Video Call
Email askhamiltoncounty@ivytech.edu to schedule.

Advising Team
Ginny Leonard, Director of Academic Advising 
Advisor for: Exploratory/Undecided students
vleonard5@ivytech.edu 

 

 

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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

(317) 917-5715
Indy-Advising@ivytech.edu

Indianapolis Advising
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N.
Indianapolis, IN 46208

 

Meet your advisors and learn more!

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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Or by appointment

765-459-0561
Kokomo-Advising@ivytech.edu

Kokomo Advising
1815 E Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901

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Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.

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Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-269-5630
lf-advisingcenter@ivytech.edu

Lafayette Advising
3101 S Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

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Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Advising department.

Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Indianapolis.

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Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-537-4010 ext. 5305
R11express@ivytech.edu

Lawrenceburg Advising
50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Fax: 812-537-0993

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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Or by appointment

765-459-0561
Kokomo-Advising@ivytech.edu

Logansport Advising
1 Ivy Tech Way
Logansport, IN 46947

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Monday & Wednesday , 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET

812-256-2580, ext. 4502

Madison Advising Center
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250

Fax
812-265-4028

Zoom Video Calls
Available by appointment only. Call 812-256-2580, ext. 4502 to make an appointment. 

Advising Team
Tricia Miracle
812-265-2580 ext. 4137
tmiracle2@ivytech.edu
Text during business hours 812-510-3844
Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Wednesdays 9:00-1:00pm & Thursdays 2:00-5:30pm
Zoom Link

Lisa Kelley
812-265-2580 ext. 4163
lkelley3@ivytech.edu
Text during business hours 502-414-1597
Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays 1:30pm-5pm & Thursdays 8:30am-12pm
Zoom Link

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Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

765-651-3100, ext. 3304
marion-advising@ivytech.edu

Marion Advising
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953

Zoom Video Call
Call 765-651-3100, ext. 3304 to schedule an appointment.

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Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday (virtually), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

765-289-2291, ext. 1215
askmuncie@ivytech.edu

Muncie Advising
125 S High Street, Ball Building, 2nd Floor
Muncie, IN 47305

All appointments can be setup virtually. Email askMuncie@ivytech.edu to schedule.

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Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET
Friday (virtually), 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET

765-599-2613, ext 4032
kterrell36@ivytech.edu

New Castle Advising
3325 IN-3
New Castle, IN 47362

Zoom Video Call
Email kterrell36@ivytech.ed to schedule.

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Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Sellersburg.

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Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Kokomo.

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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

765-966-2656, ext. 1202
lpowell91@ivytech.edu

Richmond Local Enrollment
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374

Zoom Video Call
Call 765-966-2656, ext. 1202 to schedule an appointment.

Fax: 765-962-3775

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Monday & Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET

765-932-7191
mroller1@ivytech.edu

Rushville Advising
330 N Main Street
Rushville, IN 46173

Virtual meetings or appointments by request. Call 765-932-7191.

Fax: 765-932-5263

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Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (5-6 pm by appointment only)
Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET

812-246-3301, ext. 4309
sl-advising@ivytech.edu

Sellersburg Academic Advising Center
8204 Hwy 311, Pfau Hall, G6
Sellersburg, IN 47172

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Current Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursdays @ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Starting Oct. 28th
Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All other days by appointment from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
**Special Saturday December 7 @ 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

574-289-7001
asksouthbendelkhart@ivytech.edu

South Bend Advising Department
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

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Please contact Advising at our full-service campus located in Evansville.

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Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. ET

812-298-2554
aharnack@ivytech.edu

Academic Advising Center
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
Enter Zoom Room →

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By Appointment Only
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT

Drop-in Advising Day (No Appointment Required) Tuesdays 8am-5pm CT

219-464-8514 ext. 4720
askvalparaiso@ivytech.edu

Valparaiso Academic Advising
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Call for an appointment

574-267-5428

Warsaw Advising
2545 Silveus Crossing
Warsaw, IN 46582

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1-888-489-5463

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