Radiation Therapy
What is a Radiation Therapist?
A Radiation Therapist, under the supervision of a radiation oncology
physician (cancer specialist), administers radiation therapy services to
patients. The therapist provides appropriate procedures to patients, maintains
pertinent records and exercises judgment in the administration of prescribed
courses of treatment, tumor localization and dosimetry (the measurement
and distribution of radiation). Graduates of this program will be eligible
to work in hospitals, free standing cancer centers and clinics.
Type of Radiation Therapy Program at Oakland Community
College
This is a cooperatively arranged program leading to an Associate Degree
in Applied Science. The program is open to Radiation Therapists already
in the field and to persons who wish to prepare for entry into the field.
Those wishing to start a career in Radiation Therapy must take the required
supportive courses at OCC then apply to the RTT Program approved by the
Joint Review Committee to complete the specialized courses and clinical
practice before receiving the Associate Degree. A list of the approved programs
in the geographical area is available from the Department of Health Professions
and technologies at the Southfield Campus.
Procedures for Admission to the Program:
A. For those who graduated from a program approved by the Joint Review
Committee on Educational Programs in
Radiation Therapy:
- Follow regular procedures for admission at OCC- including all appropriate
testing.
- Designate RTT as your curriculum.
- Have official transcripts sent from the Joint Review Committee approved
program and/or other colleges to OCC.
B. For those wishing to start a career in Nuclear Medicine Technology
by first taking the required supportive courses at OCC:
- Follow regular procedures for admission at OCC- including all appropriate
testing.
- Designate RTT as your curriculum.
- Proceed to take the required supportive courses as listed in the
college catalog.
- Before completing the required supportive courses at OCC, contact
the Joint Review Committee approved program to which you will be applying.
Required Supportive Courses
| BIO 2630 |
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I |
4 CREDIT HOURS |
| BIO 2640 |
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II |
4 CREDIT HOURS |
| ENG 1510 |
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| ENG 1520 |
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| PSY 2510 |
INTRO. TO PSYCHOLOGY |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| MAT 1560 |
TRIGONOMETRY |
4 CREDIT HOURS |
| PHY 1610 |
COLLEGE PHYSICS I |
4 CREDIT HOURS |
| MED 1103 |
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| MDA 1350 |
MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| POL 1510 |
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
| CIS 1000 (or higher) |
COMPUTER LITERACY |
1 CREDIT HOUR |
| PER |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION-SEE CATALOG |
2 CREDIT HOURS |
| HUMANITIES |
SEE COLLEGE CATALOG |
3 CREDIT HOURS |
Please Note: Those interested in the Beaumont Hospital Radiation Therapy
Program are also required to complete: College Physics II (PHY 1620), College
Algebra and Trigonometry (MAT 1630) or College Algebra (MAT
1540) and Trigonometry (MAT 1560), and Personal Computer Applications
(CIS 1050). All of these courses are available at Oakland Community College.
See the College Catalog for all general education requirements for an
Associate Degree in Applied Science.
For further information about OCC's Radiation Therapy Program contact
the Department of Health Professions and Technologies at (248) 233-2916
or a counselor on any campus.
For information on OCC registration or admission, please contact (248)
341-2000.
If you would like a printable version of this information, please
click here for the PDF
file.
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