Patterson Center for the Health Professions College of DuPage as well. For further information, contact the Patterson Center for the Health Professions.
Clinical Education at Northwestern Memorial Hospital • NMT 390 Clinical Nuclear Imaging Procedures I • NMT 392 Radiation Biology • NMT 391 Radionuclide Chemistry and Radiopharmacy • NMT 393 Clinical Correlation: Pathology • NMT 394 Diagnostic Nuclear Imaging Practicum I • NMT 395 Radiation Safety and Protection • NMT 396 Radiation Detection and Instrumentation • NMT 397 Computed Tomography and Cross-Sectional Anatomy • NMT 398 Management and Methods of Patient Care I • NMT 399 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation • NMT 400 Diagnostic Nuclear Imaging Practicum II • NMT 401 Clinical Nuclear Imaging Procedures II • NMT 402 Management and Methods of Patient Care II • Medical Terminology For further information, contact the Patterson Center for the Health Professions.
Radiation Therapy Radiation therapists deliver ionizing radiation to treat diseases, primarily cancer. They provide appropriate patient care; apply critical thinking skills in the administration of treatment protocols, tumor localization and dosimetry; collaborate with members of the healthcare team; and maintain appropriate patient records. Students pursuing a career in radiation therapy will complete 24 credits at Elmhurst College and 14 months of clinical education at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Upon completion of the 14 months, the student will receive a bachelor’s degree with a biology major from Elmhurst College. A minimum of 24 credits, with grades of C or higher and a grade-point average (cumulative and prerequisite science courses) of 2.5 must be earned to be eligible to apply. Students must apply for admission to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, our clinical education program affiliate hospital, during their junior year. The application deadline is February 1. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is an American Medical Association-accredited hospital program. Admission is selective. The senior year is a 14-month didactic and clinical education curriculum. Upon completion, the student is eligible to sit for the national registry examination in radiation therapy administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Nuclear Medical Technology–College of DuPage Students participating in this NMT program complete three years at Elmhurst College majoring in biology and, if accepted into the program, take their final phase of course work through College of DuPage in conjunction with local hospitals earning a degree from Elmhurst College after successful completion of clinical education. Students are able to complete four years at Elmhurst College and then, if accepted, attend the
Radiation Therapy Program Heather Mallett, R.T. (T) Program Director, School of Radiation Therapy Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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