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Link: https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/what-is-radiation-therapy

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Link: https://www.britannica.com/science/radiation-therapy

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1. Overseeing radiation treatment
2. Ensuring patents' safety
3. Monitoring and caring for patients
4. Using advanced technology to treat patients
5. Planning on computers

Source of information: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/radiation-therapist/#:~:text=Work%20environment,work%20outside%20their%20normal%20schedule.

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1. Radiation therapists can work in doctors offices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and universities
2. They generally work during weekdays but this is subject to change if a patient needs immediate care
3. As a radiation therapist, it is likely that the majority of your day will be spent on your feet

Source of information: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/radiation-therapist/#:~:text=Work%20environment,work%20outside%20their%20normal%20schedule.

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Link: https://www.indeed.com/career/radiation-therapist/salaries/WA

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The job availability for radiation therapists was expected to grow by 6.3% between 2021 and 2031.

Source of information: https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/radiation-therapist#:~:text=The%20Bureau%20of%20Labor%20Statistics,1%2C000%20jobs%20should%20open%20up.

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To be a radiation therapist, you need an Associate’s degree. However, you do not need any on-the-job training or work experience in a related job.

Source of information: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiation-therapists.htm#:~:text=To%20become%20ARRT%20certified%2C%20an,and%20patient%20care%20and%20education.

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Three Nearby Radiation Therapy Programs:

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Three Nearby Radiation Therapy Programs:

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1. Bellevue College has a radiation therapy program. It takes 24 months to complete. To attend the program, you must have a high school diploma/GED and the ability to use a computer. You also need to have completed some specific courses at Bellevue College with a GPA of 3.0 or better

2. Tacoma Community College has a program on radiologic science. To take this two-year course, you need to have completed certain classes with a cumulative GPA of over 2.5 and at least a 2.0 in each individual class

3. Bellingham Technical College also offers a program in radiologic science. The course takes 21 months and requires completion of specific classes

*Details about prerequisite classes for each school can be found on their websites (links provided below)

Sources of information:
1.  https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/radon/
2. https://www.tacomacc.edu/academics-programs/programs/radiologic-science/
3. https://www.btc.edu/Academics/DegreesAndCertificates/RadiologicTechnology/index.html

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Although the application processes for radiation therapy programs can vary, the process for Bellevue College can be used as a general model. In summary, you must fill out application forms, attend an information session about the program, make sure you have the prerequisite courses, and ensure you have the required supporting documents. Again, this varies depending on the program, but most look similar to that of Bellevue College.

Source of information: https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/radon/apply/

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Cost to Participate in a Radiation Therapy Program:

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Cost to Participate in a Radiation Therapy Program:

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The cost for a radiation therapy course is generally between $7,000 and $42,000. However, this is just for the associate degree. A bachelor’s degree is nearly always required too, which costs another $32,000 to $107,000.

Source of information: https://www.nursingprocess.org/radiation-therapy-programs/#:~:text=Program%20Cost,training%20with%20this%20degree%20program