Radiation Therapy Technology – Advanced Placement
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
Studying radiation therapy at Forsyth Tech offers a comprehensive program that prepares individuals for a rewarding career in cancer treatment. Students gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills through coursework and clinical rotations. They learn about radiation physics, treatment techniques, patient positioning, and safety protocols. With experienced faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, Forsyth Tech provides hands-on training and prepares students to deliver compassionate care while effectively administering radiation therapy to patients.
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Outcomes
- Radiation Physics
- Treatment Techniques
- Patient Care
- Treatment Planning
- Radiation Safety
- Image Interpretation
- Quality Assurance
- Professionalism
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
RTT 121: Special Imaging
Credit Hours: 2
RTT 150: Rad Therapy Orientation
Credit Hours: 3
RTT 221: Clinical Oncology I
Credit Hours: 3
RTT 230: General RAD THRY Physics
RCredit Hours: 3
RTT 238: RTT Clinical Ed III
RCredit Hours: 6
RTT 210: Radiobiology
Credit Hours: 2
RTT 222: Clinical Oncology II
RCredit Hours: 3
RTT 231: Dosimetry
RCredit Hours: 3
RTT 239: RTT Clinical Ed IV
RCredit Hours: 7
RTT 232: Rad Therapy Procedures
RCredit Hours: 2
RTT 246: RTT Clinical Ed V
RCredit Hours: 6
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Career Tracks
Employment opportunities for radiation therapy technologists exist in hospitals, physicians’ private practices, specialized veterinary radiation oncology practices and government agencies. With additional training and/or advanced degrees, a therapist has career opportunities in a variety of areas such as medical physics, dosimetry, and management. Opportunities also exist in the field of support, training and sales for major vendors of radiation therapy equipment.
- Radiation Therapist
- Dosimetrist
- Medical Radiation Physicist
- Health Administrator
Visit us today!
Forsyth Tech is located at:
2100 Silas Creek Parkway,
Winston-Salem, NC 27103