Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Where Patient Care and
Technology Intersect Radiation Therapists are health care
professionals that use advanced technology, such as Linear
Accelerators, to treat pathology, the most common of which is
cancer. They are highly skilled and regarded members of the
health care team. The therapist works closely with the Radiation
Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Dosimetrist and other members
of the radiation oncology care team to effectively design and
treat cancer or other disorders, in addition to managing the
patient's well-being. After the radiation oncologist has
consulted with the patient and determined radiation will benefit
the patient, it then becomes the radiation therapist's
responsibility to administer the treatment. Radiation therapy is
used in conjunction with chemotherapy and surgery to treat the
disease process. Since the course of treatment can extend over
several weeks, the radiation therapist is responsible for
assessing the patient and assuring that the