Arkansas State University
Radiation Therapy Program

Graduate Survey


To determine the strengths and weaknesses of our educational program and the career opportunities available for future graduates, we ask you to complete the following questionnaire.  All materials will be used objectively.  Feel free to comment on any area.

 

Personal Data

            Sex:    Male    Female

            Age:    Under 25     26-30     31-35     36-40     Over 41

Employment Data

Employment Status:   

                                        Were you able to find employment within three months of seeking employment?

                                                Yes     No

                                        Are you employed as a radiation therapist?

                                               Yes     No

                                                Other, please specify:

                                                   Full-time     Part-time

                                                    Number of hours per week:

Place of employment:

                                        Hospital                 Number of beds

                                        Outpatient Clinic

                                        Other, please specify:

                                        Name of the county where employed:

Job Title:   

                                        Are you a staff therapist?

                                       Yes     No

                                        Other, please specify:

Hourly Wage:

                                        Less than $17.00  
                                        $17.00 - $18.00    
                                        $18.00 - $20.00    
                                        $20.00 - $21.00    
                                        $21.00 - $22.00    
                                        $22.00 - $2400     
                                        $24.00 - $26.00    
                                        More than $26.00 
 

Geographic Data: (Population)

                                        > 50,000                 
                                        20,000 - 49,000     
                                        10,000 - 19,999     
                                        < 10,000                 
                                        Rural                        

                                        How far is your place of employment from you home?

                                        Did you relocate for your present job? Yes     No

                                        Professional organizations of which you are a member?

                                       

Personal Performance

  Always Usually Sometimes Rarely
1.  I can deliver a prescribed course of radiation therapy accurately.
2.  I can record and maintain an accurate treatment chart as well as verify the mathematical accuracy
     of the prescription.
3.  I feel I am able to detect equipment malfunctions and thus provide radiation safety to the patient as
     well as myself
4.  I feel that I am able to simulate and plan a prescribed course of treatment.
5.  I feel that I can observe the clinical progress of the patient undergoing radiation therapy and provide
     patient care and comfort.
6.  I feel confident that I can practice protection for the patient, myself and others.
7.  I can recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate first aid and basic life support procedures.
8.  I understand various treatment methods and protocols.
9.  I understand different pathology and staging of malignancies.
10. I have the knowledge and skills relating to quality assurance.
11. I feel confident that I can work effectively with radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, and other
       health care professionals.
12. I believe that I am an integral part of the health care team, and I derive personal satisfaction from the
       recognition I receive for my work.

Use the following scale to rate aspects of your classroom and clinical experiences. 

Institutional Performance:

  Excellent Good Fair Poor
1.  Did the program prepare you for the Registry?
2.  Did the program adequately prepare you for your career?
3.  Quality of lectures and other presentations given by faculty:    Were they Clear?
4.  Quality of lectures and other presentations given by faculty:    At an appropriate level?
5.  Quality of lectures and other presentations given by faculty:    Well organized?
6.  Availability of your faculty advisor?
7.  Professional quality of faculty?

Clinical Experiences:

  Excellent Good Fair Poor
8.  Quality of instruction given by clinical faculty?
9.  Quality of clinical placements: Was it a good clinical site?
10.  Did you have a sufficient variety of experiences?
11.  Were clinical hours enough to prepare you for employment?
12.  Quality of supervision: Did you get enough supervision, but also enough independence to allow you
     to learn?

Miscellaneous:

                                        Overall, do you feel the program adequately prepared you as an entry level radiation therapist?

                                       Yes     No

                                        Would you recommend this program to others?

                                       Yes     No

                                        Comments:

                                        Are you proud of your accomplishments?

                                       Yes     No

                                        Do you obtain continuing education annually?

                                       Yes     No

                                        Do you plan to pursue a graduate degree?

                                       Yes     No

                                        If so, in what area?

Thank you for your time and effort in completing this questionnaire.