Radiation Therapy - Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy at the University of Toledo is a 120-semester-hour program that prepares students to become certified radiation therapists. The program includes two years of pre-specialization coursework and two years of professional training, including practical experience in local radiation therapy clinics. Graduates are qualified to work in various settings, including hospitals and cancer centers, and have excellent job prospects due to the current shortage of radiation therapists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy is a 120 semester-hour program offered in-person within the College of Medicine and Life Sciences at the University of Toledo. The program's objective is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified radiation therapists.
• Objectives:
The program prepares students to become qualified radiation therapists, who are medical specialists who specialize in operating the complex equipment used to plan and deliver radiation to patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Program Description:
The program consists of two years of pre-specialization coursework and two years of professional training. The pre-specialization coursework includes general education, foundational courses in health sciences, anatomy and physiology with lab, human pathophysiology for healthcare, medical terminology, and an advanced course in medical ethics. The professional training includes coursework offered on Health Science Campus, practical laboratories and exercises offered in the Department of Radiation Oncology, and practical training in local radiation therapy clinics.

Outline:

The program's curriculum includes the following courses:

• Pre-Specialization Coursework:
• General education
• Foundational courses in health sciences
• Anatomy and physiology with lab
• Human pathophysiology for healthcare
• Medical terminology
• Advanced course in medical ethics
• Professional Training:
• Coursework offered on Health Science Campus
• Practical laboratories and exercises offered in the Department of Radiation Oncology

Careers:

• Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the program are qualified to work as radiation therapists in various settings, including hospitals, cancer centers, and private clinics.
• Job Outlook:
There is currently a shortage of radiation therapists in the United States, which has led to increased salaries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for radiation therapists is over $98,000.
• Job Duties:
Radiation therapists are responsible for delivering radiation therapy to cancer patients, designing treatment plans, and ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of radiation. They also provide emotional support to patients and their families.