Dosimetry Quality Indicators

Our mission

The Medical Dosimetry Program at Washburn University provides quality education and support to develop medical dosimetrists who are confident, competent, and compassionate radiation oncology professionals.

Goals and outcomes

Program effectiveness

Medical dosimetry faculty and program affiliates will:

  • Provide a comprehensive medical dosimetry curriculum that prepares graduates to pass the national certification exam
  • Ensure a supportive clinical experience that prepares graduates to serve the radiation oncology community as a practicing medical dosimetrist
  • Model a commitment to lifelong learning and service to the profession

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Medical dosimetry students will:

  1. Demonstrate clinical competence and treatment planning abilities
    1. Students will acquire imaging and patient information to prepare for treatment planning
    2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of 3D anatomy
    3. Students will produce treatable plans
  2. Demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills
    1. Students will demonstrate professional written communication skills
    2. Students will demonstrate professional verbal communication skills
  3. Apply critical thinking to complex treatment plans and clinical situations
    1. Students will discuss factors that influence treatment planning
    2. Students will reflect on their treatment planning performance
    3. Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing or unexpected clinical situations
  4. Demonstrate professionalism and a commitment to lifelong learning
    1. Students will display professional conduct
    2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethics and professionalism
    3. Students will articulate the continuing education and licensure requirements for medical dosimetrists

Washburn's medical dosimetry program starts in May 2026. Once we have data available, the program will report the program completion rate, MDCB exam pass rate and job placement rate.

To provide clarity, the following definitions are included based on the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):
  • Credentialing Examination Pass Rate:
    • The number of graduates who pass, on first attempt, the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within the next testing cycle after graduation.
  • Job Placement Rate:
    • The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences within 12 months of graduation, compared to the number actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences. The JRCERT defines "not actively seeking employment" as:
      • Graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts,
      • Graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation,
      • Graduate is unwilling to accept available employment, for example, due to salary or hours,
      • Graduate is on active military duty, and/or
      • Graduate is continuing education.
  • Program Completion Rate:
    • The percentage of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The calculation compares the number of students who enroll and start the program to those who graduate, excluding nonacademic withdrawals (financial, medical/mental health, military deployment, or personal reasons).
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