Radiation Therapy Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
Studying Radiation therapy at Forsyth Tech prepares individuals for a vital role in cancer treatment. Students gain expertise in radiation physics, treatment planning, and patient care. Through hands-on training with experienced faculty and state-of-the-art clinical experiences, students learn to operate equipment, deliver radiation doses accurately, and prioritize patient safety.
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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.
BIO 163: Basic Anat & Physiology
ACredit Hours: 5
RTT 120: Rad Therapy Positioning
Credit Hours: 3
RTT 150: Rad Therapy Orientation
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150: General Psychology (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
RTT 121: Special Imaging
Credit Hours: 2
RTT 151: RTT Clinical Ed I
RCredit Hours: 5
: Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
ACredit Hours: 3
Select one:
COM 231: Public Speaking (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
ENG 115: Oral Communication
Credit Hours: 3
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
A U RCredit Hours: 4
RTT 130: Radiation Physics for Oncology
RCredit Hours: 3
RTT 161: RTT Clinical Ed II
RCredit 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