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Radiation Therapy Specialist (6153) |
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The radiation therapist assists in the treatment of cancer patients. Working as part of a health care team, supervised by a radiation oncologist, the radiation therapist positions the patient for treatment, performs the necessary mathematical calculations to determine the radiation dosage and delivers the radiation treatments utilizing highly sophisticated equipment.
The demand for skilled, registered radiation therapists is nationwide and expected to increase in the future. With advanced training/education, radiation therapists also have opportunities to pursue careers in dosimetry, medical physics, teaching and administration.
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| At the completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist board examination in radiation therapy.
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| Students must have certification in radiography or nuclear medicine to be eligible for this certificate program. They must also submit evidence of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. An official high school transcript or a copy of your high school equivalency degree is also necessary.
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RAT 1001 Introduction to Radiation Therapy (3) |
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RAT 2242 Oncology I (3) |
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RAT 2614 Radiation Physics (3) |
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RAT 2241 Radiation Biology and Safety (3) |
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RAT 1804 Clinical Education I (6) |
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RAT 2651 Dosimetry and Treatment Planning (3) |
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RAT 2243 Oncology II (3) |
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RAT 2123 Patient Care in Radiation Therapy (3) |
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RAT 2814 Clinical Education II (6) |
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RAT 2061 Seminar: Registry Review (2) |
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RAT 2824 Clinical Education III (8) |
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Credit Hours: 43 |
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Total Credit Hours: 43 |
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A physical examination will be required upon acceptance to the program. Eligible individuals may enter this one-year program in order to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become a registered radiation therapist. |
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Application Procedures: |
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| Students must complete an application for the program. Students must provide an official transcript of an associate or bachelor level degree in either radiography or nuclear medicine earned at an accredited institution. Students will be notified by mail of their acceptance into the program. Orientation and registration information will also be provided. Those who fail to contact our office upon notification of acceptance will forfeit their placement in the program.
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Total Tuition and Fees: |
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Estimated tuition* is $2,500. The estimated cost for books, materials and fees is $1,700. (*for Florida residents as of 7/03)
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