Jana Koth, MPH, R.T.(R)(T)
Koth is the Clinical Education Coordinator for the Radiation Therapy program in the College of Allied Health Professions. She enjoys student instruction in the classroom and clinical settings. The use of a virtual radiation therapy suite enhances the student learning experience and is used throughout the program. Koth teaches introductory concepts with VERT, assists students with case presentations, and coordinates interprofessional events using the virtual suite.
- MPH, Community Health Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2012
- BS, Radiation Science, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1998
- ARRT Certified Radiographer and Radiation Therapist
Koth has a research interest in patient and student education, cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
Her most recent research project used virtual radiation therapy to develop an informational video for patients with head and neck cancer. A previous study used VERT to prepare pediatric patients and their caregivers for radiation treatments.
- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Radiation Science Technology Education, Outstanding Performance Stipend Recipient, March 2008
- Exhibit Competition, third place, Avoiding Bowel Toxicity in the Treatment of the Renal Surgical Bed, Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists, Annual Conference, Omaha, Nebraska, April 2008