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Radiation Therapy The Radiation Therapist uses various types of ionizing radiation in the treatment of human diseases, especially cancer. The primary responsibility of the Radiation Therapist is to implement the treatment programs prescribed by a radiation oncologist and planned in conjunction with a physicist and a dosimetrist. To prepare for a career in radiation therapy, a student must have a strong background in sciences including anatomy, physiology, math, physics and computer science. A career in radiation therapy requires the combination of educational prerequisites from Oakland University, and clinical education in an accredited radiation therapy program. A radiation therapist must have a stable, self-assured personality and must display attributes of compassion, concern and competence in responding to the emotional and physical needs of the oncology patient. Specialization in Radiation Therapy The professional education component of this specialization is through the William Beaumont Hospital School of Radiation Therapy. (https://www.beaumonthospitals.com/sah). This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Students may apply for specialization standing in Radiation Therapy after completing the preprofessional program. Students applying to the radiation therapy program must take the Allied Health Professions Admissions Test. The first two years consist of the MLS core curriculum. Application to the hospital-based internship is made during the winter semester of the sophomore year (typically an April 15th deadline). Acceptance into the internship program is competitive and is based on grade point average, personal interview and letters of recommendation. Students will be notified by June of their acceptance into the clinical program, and begin the two year clinical program in September. The junior and senior years consist of didactic work and the supervised clinical experience in the Radiation Therapy Department at William Beaumont Hospital (see major checklist for complete list of required courses). In addition to academic prerequisites, the School of Radiation Therapy has specified non-academic criteria (technical standards, at least 100 documented hours of direct-patient volunteer hours, and two clinical site visits) that all applicants are expected to meet in order to participate in the program and professional practice. For specific information on Admission Requirements, Application Procedures, and Selection Criteria, visit the William Beaumont Hospital Schools of Allied Health web site: http://www.beaumonthospitals.com/alliedhealth or contact Laura Ochs Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Certification Examination for Radiation Therapy administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (http://www.arrt.org) For more information on a career in Radiation Therapy or educational programs, contact: American Society of Radiologic Technologists American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
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