MISSION STATE:

The mission of the Radiation Oncology Technology Program at City College of San Francisco is to provide the student with a stimulating environment in which to achieve educational and personal growth while developing the skills necessary for success as a professional Radiation Oncology Technology. The atmosphere of a major urban Community College provides a flexible and balanced structure which supports individual student needs within the framework of high educational standards.

PROGRAM GOALS

The Radiation Oncology Technology Program seeks to provide graduates who:

  1.   Are prepared to offer superior patient care and radiation protection skills in the medical environment.

This goal is reached through strong course offerings, a dedicated faculty committed to life-long learning and professional growth, and clinical affiliates who offer patient care experience that nurtures excellence.

  2.  Have acquired technical skills and knowledge that will enable them to provide consistent treatments to their patients.

This goal is reached through coursework and clinical assignments that are fortified by a rotation semester designed to see that all students get the broadest possible "hands-on" experience in order to acquire the necessary skills.

  3.  Will exhibit professionalism in their practice of Radiation Oncology Technology.

This goal is reached with the guidance of staff therapists, clinical instructors, radiation oncologists, and others involved in an oncology department, who challenge our students to exhibit professionalism and acts as role models for the students. The commitment to life-long learning evidenced by the faculty further enforces professionalism.

  4.  Will successfully complete the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination and become certified by the State of California.

While the primary purpose of instruction is to prepare the student for a successful career in Radiation Oncology Technology, the secondary purpose is surely to see that our students are prepared for the board exam: The American Registry of Radiologic Technology Examination in Radiation Therapy. To this end, the faculty maintains currency in the area of texts required and recommended, reviews course outlines regularly, and consults with various portions of the community regarding the entrance-level skills of our graduates.

  5.  Will have successful and productive careers in Radiation Oncology Technology.

Our goal is to involve students in a wide range of subject and disciplines so that students acquire an interest in analyzing, inquiring, reading, writing, discussing, and learning that will continue and expand throughout their lives.