Radiation Therapy is fast-paced and highly technological field with a focus on patient care.
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Radiation Therapy, BS/BPS
Radiation therapy is the careful use of various kinds of high-energy ionizing radiation. This includes x-rays, gamma rays, electrons, and protons, to treat cancer and other diseases.
Radiation therapists work alongside members of healthcare teams in a variety of settings. These settings may include hospitals, medical offices, and outpatient centers.
What Does a Radiation Therapist Do?
A radiation therapist works with a team of oncology professionals. They use focused radiation beams to kill cancerous tumors without harming nearby healthy tissues. Radiation therapists are responsible for the daily treatment of patients using sophisticated equipment. These treatments are normally given daily for up to seven weeks. Because of this, radiation therapists often develop close relationships with their patients.
Radiation therapists:
- Impact patients' lives through frequent interactions while providing life-saving treatments
- Use cutting-edge technology to treat curable diseases like cancer
- Work alongside a team of multidisciplinary medical professionals
The Radiation Therapy Program at Upstate Medical University offers two paths to help you achieve your goals. One is a Bachelor of Science for those with no health care background. The other is a Bachelor of Professional Studies for those with an associate or bachelor's degree in Radiography who are ARRT certified or eligible.