Radiation Therapy by Senna https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va en-us 2023-10-12 18:02:24 UTC 2023-10-13 01:04:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Image 1: burtsen000 https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744065498 Link: https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/what-is-radiation-therapy]]> 2023-10-12 18:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744065498 Image 2: burtsen000 https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744374681 Link: https://www.britannica.com/science/radiation-therapy]]> 2023-10-13 00:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744374681 Daily tasks: burtsen000 https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744380637 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. 



]]> 2023-10-13 00:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744380637 Work Environment: burtsen000 https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744382924 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. 

]]> 2023-10-13 00:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744382924 Salary in Washington State: burtsen000 https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744388645 Link: https://www.indeed.com/career/radiation-therapist/salaries/WA]]> 2023-10-13 00:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744388645 Career Outlook: burtsen000 https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744390502 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. ]]> 2023-10-13 00:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744390502 Education/Training: burtsen000 https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744391977 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. 

]]> 2023-10-13 00:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744391977 Three Nearby Radiation Therapy Programs: burtsen000 https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744404590 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 


]]> 2023-10-13 00:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744404590 Application Process: burtsen000 https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744407936 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/ 

]]> 2023-10-13 01:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744407936 Cost to Participate in a Radiation Therapy Program: burtsen000 https://padlet.com/burtsen000/fu4n6eviv04ah8va/wish/2744410529 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


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