Radiation Therapy is the careful administration of highly focused forms of radiation to treat cancer and other diseases. Through observation and hands-on experience, students will become part of a team of radiation therapists, as they complete their more than 1300 hours of clinical rotations. During clinical rotations, students will observe and participate in the daily responsibilities of radiation therapists, as well as patient care and the operation of linear accelerator treatment machines.
Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission into the Radiation Therapy Certificate program must hold a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution, demonstrating a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Completion of the required prerequisites with final grades of a "B" or better must be obtained prior to acceptance.
Required Prerequisites
- Pre-Calculus or Calculus
- Major's level Biology with Lab
- Physics I and II with Labs
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Labs
Accepted students will complete more than 1300 hours of direct patient care. Graduates of the program may seek employment right after graduation and will be eligible to sit for the ARRT Registry Exam.
Program Advisors
Walter Johnson, Professor, Physics
Peter R. Burn, Chair, Biology
Jessica Clarke, BS, RTT, Acting Program Director
For more information, please contact:
Jessica Clarke, Acting Program Director
jclarke@suffolk.edu
