Radiation and Imaging Sciences, Medical Dosimetry Concentration, BAS
Medical dosimetrists are members of radiation oncology teams with expertise in radiation treatment equipment and radioactive sources. This concentration is designed for radiation therapists who have with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification and want to advance their careers. It prepares students for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board examination. You’ll study administrative healthcare functions, information systems, and leadership essentials. Bellevue College is proud to offer the only medical dosimetry program in Washington State.
Course Maps
A course map is a quick guide to help students figure out which courses to take each quarter. Course maps were written by BC faculty, who have used their expertise to recommend specific courses students can take to achieve their academic or career goals. Students should meet with an advisor to learn more.
Courses & Requirements
The course catalog is a great place to find detailed information on this program.
Sample Courses
- Clinical Education
- Quality Assurance for Medical Dosimetry
- Biology of Cancer
- Intercultural Health Communication
- Radiation Treatment Planning
Points of Pride
Unique to Bellevue College
The only medical dosimetry program within Washington State.
Professionally Recognized
Accredited as a professional-level degree by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Advanced Certification
The degree is designed for Radiation Therapists who want to prepare for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) certification examination.
Featured Faculty
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Amy Wexler
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Amy Wexler currently works as a Clinical Physicist at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. She has worked at a variety of centers including private practice and consulting groups. She is passionate about teambuilding in Radiation Oncology, striving to improve communication between departments.
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Felita S. Christie, CMD, RTT, M.S.
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Felita S. Christie began her career as a radiation therapist at Johns Hopkins Hospital, eventually returning to school to become a dosimetrist. She is an active member within the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD), presently serving as one of the co-chairs for the membership committee.
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Linda Schoenfeld
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Linda Schoenfeld worked for two years as a radiation therapy assistant before becoming a registered radiation therapist since 1978, then a certified medical dosimetrist since 1989. She has been teaching – and serving as the clinical coordinator for the Medical Dosimetry program – at Bellevue College since 2009.