The Radiation Therapy program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312) 704-5300
Fax: (312) 704-5304
Website: http://www.jrcert.org/
To view a (PDF) copy of the JRCERT Standards for an Accredited Program in Radiation Therapy go to:
http://www.jrcert.org/programs-faculty/jrcert-standards/
JRCERT collects program effectiveness data provided by accredited programs on completion rates, credential examination pass rates, and job placement rates. To view a copy of the program effectiveness data for Bellevue College and other accredited colleges collected by the JRCERT please go to:
In the event of a complaint of non-compliance, individuals must first file a complaint with the program or institution and may follow the formal grievance procedure.
General Complaint Resolution Procedures
If the individual is unable to resolve the complaint with program officials or believes that the concerns have not been properly addressed, the individual may submit allegations of non-compliance directly to JRCERT.
Program accreditation status:
Most recent site visit: July 2016
Accreditation award granted for maximum 8 years: Dec 2016
Interim report due: September 2020
Maintenance of accreditation granted: April 2021
Next site visit due: third quarter of 2024
Mission Statement
The mission of the Radiation Therapy program at Bellevue College is to provide a high-quality education serving the needs of the state of Washington, the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The program recruits a diverse pool of individuals pursuing a career in Radiation Therapy. It prepares graduates with the critical knowledge, skill, and ability to competently deliver prescribed treatments safely. And to become radiation therapists who continually learn and provide quality care thus improving patient outcomes within the community. In affirming the mission and core values of Bellevue College, the Radiation Therapy Program aims to instill ethical and cultural competence within its people and processes by applying principles of diversity and equity.
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Program Goal One: Students will be clinically competent as entry level radiation therapists
Student Learning Outcomes:
•Student will implement appropriate clinical procedures
•Student will apply principles of radiation protection to clinical practice
•Student will apply appropriate ethical and legal practices
Program Goal Two: Students/graduates will be able to effectively communicate in all aspects of radiation therapy
Student Learning Outcomes:
•Student will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with members of the oncology team
•Student will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients
Program Goal Three: Students/graduates will be able to apply critical thinking and problem solving in analyzing radiation therapy scenarios
Student Learning Outcomes:
•Student will demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills and problem solving in clinical situations
•Student will demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills and problem solving in didactic situations
Program Goal Four: Students will exhibit professional growth in the program and after graduation
Student Learning Outcomes:
•Students will join the ASRT as student members
•Students will participate in the ASRT Directed Readings Program
•Graduates will continue with their formal education
Program Effectiveness Data
Last Updated March 1, 2024