Radiation Therapy Technology

**RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGY**

Radiation therapists use state-of-the-art equipment in a rapidly advancing area of oncology to treat and manage cancer patients. Cancer patients rely on a radiation therapist's precision and mastery of technology to help cure their disease and relieve their pain and discomfort.

**Why Choose Radiation Therapy Technology?**

If there is an interest in science and medicine and a desire to help people, radiation therapy technology may be the right field. The profession involves patient contact and the utilization of state-of-the-art medical procedures and technology.

**Curriculum & Classes**

The radiation therapy technology program is designed to prepare students for a career as a radiation therapist. Course topics include:

- Radiation detection and protection

- Radiation physics

- Radiation biology

- Treatment planning

- Patient care & nursing

The bachelor’s degree includes a concentration in healthcare administration designed to develop ethical and management skills specific to the field and help students advance their careers. Course topics include:

- Healthcare organization & management

- Ethics in healthcare

- Financial management in healthcare

- Legal aspects in healthcare

- U.S. healthcare systems

**What Will You Learn?**

Students will develop the skills to join a team of specialists, such as radiation oncologists, physicists, and dosimetrists, to deliver appropriate radiation to cancer patients. As a radiation therapy technology major, students will learn how to:

- Prepare the patient and equipment for the delivery of the radiation

- Keep accurate records of the treatment of each patient

- Observe radiation safety and protection procedures

-Assist with treatment and computer planning, which includes the exact location of the tumor and the optimal technique for treatment