A career for people who care about people
Radiation therapy combines a health care profession with a love of working
with people. Bellevue Community College's very personalized and intensive
instruction provides a solid foundation for this rewarding career.
An important component in the treatment and cure of cancer, radiation therapy, may be used alone or in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. Radiation therapy is the precise application of ionizing radiation.
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The radiation therapist is a vital member of the radiation therapy team that includes: physicians, nurses, physicists and other professional support personnel. The radiation therapist is responsible for administration of the radiation treatments and may assist in treatment simulation, computerized planning and quality assurance procedures. Radiation therapists use modern high energy linear accelerators and other advanced technologies to treat their patients.
Radiation therapists are care givers who treat and monitor patients on a daily basis. The radiation therapist assesses the patient's psychosocial needs and refers to other team members. Often a close relationship between the therapist and the patient is formed. Providing support and comfort to patients with cancer is a rewarding experience for the therapist.
Radiation therapy technology is a challenging and rewarding career. The radiation therapist has the unique opportunity to work in a highly technical profession that requires excellent people skills.
To receive a printed program brochure call our program office at
(425) 564-2316, or stop by Imaging Sciences, A251 on the BCC campus. For more specific information about the Radiation
Therapy Technology
program, please make an appointment to speak with a program advisor. Call our program office to make an
appointment at (425) 564-2316 or e-mail us at
imagingprograms@bcc.ctc.edu.
This site was last updated on 12/18/07 and is maintained by Imaging Sciences, A251. For more information,
contact Julius Armstrong.