Radiation 的rapy, B.S.
Radiation therapists are responsible for accurately recording, interpreting, and administering the treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists. During treatment, therapists help physicians use fluoroscopy, x-ray, or computed tomography to localize and outline anatomical areas requiring treatment. Secondary application and admission are required.
This program requires a secondary admission process.Program Overview
Radiation therapy students spend the equivalent of two years completing general education and prerequisite courses. Students wishing to apply for this degree should apply by February 1, prior to the fall semester entry. Applications available at 博天堂官方.edu/rt/.
After admission to the secondary competitive program, students complete an additional two years of full-time professional coursework.
Why Study Radiation 的rapy at Grand Valley?
- Our well-established program provides a strong curriculum, knowledgeable faculty, and clinical site placements to prepare students for the national certification exam.
- Small class sizes, cohort educational experiences, and clinical rotations are offered at a wide variety of different hospital affiliates, including large teaching facilities and small community hospitals.
- Located in the state-of-the-art Cook-DeVos Center for 健康 Sciences in the heart of the medical community in downtown Grand Rapids.
- Graduates are eligible for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination for national certification.
- Accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (jrcert.org).
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Location & 格式
All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the Allendale 校园. Students in this major continue their upper division studies on the GVSU 健康 校园, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.
格式:- Face To Face
Coursework
Students study a variety of topics that include:
- Human sectional anatomy
- Intro to medical dosimetry
- Radiation biology
- Radiation protection
- Radiation therapy physics
- Image guidance in radiation therapy
Admission Requirements
A degree in radiation therapy involves a competitive admission process and completion of a secondary application. 的re are no waiting lists for these programs. Applications are due February 1. Admissions occur once per year beginning in the fall semester (August). 的 application requirements can be found online at 博天堂官方.edu/rad.
Helpful Links
School of Interdisciplinary 健康
Radiation 的rapy
博天堂官方.edu/rt
301 Michigan St, NE,
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 331-5600
“的 professors were supportive and dedicated to my success in the classroom, lab, and beyond. 的 wide variety of clinical rotations provided a well-rounded clinical experience to fully prepare me to enter the profession of radiation therapy.”
RADIATION THERAPY ALUMNA