How many college credits is it worth?
The most current University review identified up to 32 credit(s) in course equivalencies at Thomas Edison State University for successfully completing a qualifying Radiation Therapy Technology credential. A student's credit eligibility is determined according to the submission of appropriate documentation as well as the documented date of successful credential completion. If you completed your credential outside the effective dates listed in the following table, check the notes below the table for any reference to an earlier University review.
The credential components have been divided into the following courses:
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Radiation Therapy Technology credential issued by ARRT, NJ DEP, or NJ-RTBE* | Credits |
TESU Course Equivalent |
Effective Dates |
For Staff Use |
Anatomy and Physiology I w/out Lab | 2 | BIO-210 | 1/1950-12/2015 | RADTHER |
Radiation Physics I | 1 | RDT-211 | 1/1950-12/2015 | RADTHER |
Radiation Physics | 3 | RDT-212 | 1/1950-12/2015 | RADTHER |
Radiobiology | 2 | RDT-311 | 1/1950-12/2015 | RADTHER |
Technical Oncology | 4 | RDT-341 | 1/1950-12/2015 | RADTHER |
Oncological Pathology | 5 | RDT-342 | 1/1950-12/2015 | RADTHER |
Radiation Oncology | 5 | RDT-343 | 1/1950-12/2015 | RADTHER |
Clinical Practice - Rad Ther a | 3 | RDT-351 | 1/1950-12/2015 | RADTHER |
Clinical Practice - Rad Ther B | 3 | RDT-352 | 1/1950-12/2015 | RADTHER |
Clinical Practice - Rad Ther C | 4 | RDT-353 | 1/1950-12/2015 | RADTHER |
* Qualifying certifications are issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (R.T.(T)(ARRT)), NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection or the (NJ) Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
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Students should submit a notarized copy of their Radiation Therapy Technology credential issued by one of the named qualifying organizations. In addition, a Certification Letter from ARRT is also acceptable. Students should download and submit this cover sheet along with the notarized documentation.
Can I transfer PLR credit to another institution? top of page
If you are seeking to transfer the PLR credits to another college, the decision whether or not to accept these credits in transfer rests with that college. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the receiving institution's academic policy will allow transfer of each credit. Thomas Edison State University offers a non-degree service called Individual Learning Account that may be helpful.