Mission and Goals
Mission
The mission of the GateWay Community College Radiation Therapy Program is to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares individuals to become competent, entry level radiation therapists who will meet the need for highly qualified practitioners in the profession.
Goals
- Students will build on a strong Radiography foundation to develop the necessary knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving skills appropriate to be successful in the Radiation Therapy setting.
- Students will develop the attitudes, behaviors, and communication skills necessary to achieve success as a practitioner in Radiation Therapy.
- The students will demonstrate a high level of clinical competency in all stages of the clinical radiotherapeutic process.
- The program's comprehensive education will provide an environment that will promote professional growth and life-long learning.