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Radiation Therapy (Blended)
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Radiation Therapy (Blended)

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Burnaby, BCCanada
On campus
Full-time
Duration
2 Years, 9 Months
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

BCIT Radiation Therapy Bachelor of Science is the only program of its kind in BC. We pair cutting edge technology with peer and mentorship support so you are well prepared to look for work once you graduate. The Radiation Therapy Technology degree program is structured to provide the required academic portion of courses delivered at BCIT and also clinical experience scheduled at BC Cancer Agency treatment centres.

A patient with cancer can be treated with three main modalities: surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Radiation therapy may be used alone or with surgery and chemotherapy. Treatment can often cure the patient or offer palliation by increasing quality of life.

The radiation therapist (RTT) is a health-care professional responsible for delivering a therapeutic dose of ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer. As an RTT you will work within a team of other health-care professionals including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, nurses, nutritionists, and other allied health professionals.

The field of radiation therapy is exciting and challenging, and one that continually evolves to create better ways to treat patients. As an RTT you will be involved in using advanced computer software for treatment planning, CT scanners and MRI for identifying critical structures, and state-of-the-art high energy linear accelerator equipment to deliver treatment.

You should have a strong aptitude for physics and math, and a desire for a challenging and rewarding career.

There may be additional costs by this University.

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Curriculum

Level 5

Anatomy and Physiology 1

Communication 1 for Radiation Therapy

Critical Reading and Writing

Physics for Radiation Therapy 1

Clinical Orientation

Radiation Therapy 1

Treatment Planning 1

Level 6A & B

Applied Social Science 1

Anatomy and Physiology 2

Pathology

Management Skills and Applications

Health Sciences Interprofessional Patient Care

Pharmacology for Oncology Patients

Radiation Therapy & Safety

Treatment Planning 2

Physics for Radiation Therapy 2

Clinical Simulation Lab

Level 7

Clinical Experience 1

Level 8A & B

Applied Social Science 2

Statistics and Research Methodology for Radiation Therapy

Project Research 1

Treatment Planning 3

Radiobiology

Radiation Oncology Practice 1

Radiation Oncology Practice 2

Clinical Experience 2

Level 9

Communication 2 for Radiation Therapy

Health Ethics

Clinical Techniques

Research Project 2

Treatment Planning 4

Care of Oncology Patient

Total Quality Management

Level 10

Clinical Experience 3

Careers

Graduates work in a team of healthcare professionals including radiation oncologists, nurses, and nutritionists to support cancer patients during their treatment.

Entry-level radiation therapist positions start with casual employment in hospitals.

Full-time salaries start at approximately $69,000 annually.

Graduates can work in many countries.

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