Radiation Therapy

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:

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. Students (potential applicants) cannot take the TEAS exam outside of the US unless they qualify for a military exception. 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).

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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.

ATI TEAS Weighted Point System

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.