The Steps for Becoming a Radiation Therapist

Welcome to a RUclips channel dedicated to radiation therapy! I'm Rachel or "Rach the RTT," and I am Radiation Therapist.
If you've ever been curious about the field of radiation therapy or are considering it as a career path, you've come to the right place. I'm here to share my knowledge and experience and advocate for the profession.
In this video, I go over the steps to becoming a radiation therapist such as: the requirements for a radiation therapy program, how long a radiation therapy program will take, and what degrees and certifications are required to be a radiation therapist.
If there is something you'd like me to cover or discuss comment or send me a message.
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[@Derekdach344]

Im confused everytime i look up radiation therapy programs they all say need to have graduated in a radiography program or enrolled in one so do you need to get a degree in radiologic technologies and do prerequisites to meet the requirements to do a radiation therapy program?

[@juliuscaesart]

Thanks Rach!

[@goatpiece2258]

Hi I am trying to get into trade school to pursue radiation therapy but I am having a hard time trying to find the closest and best grade schools near me. I live in Michigan so if you can give me any advice to which schools I can go to for radiation therapy it would mean the world since I’m very confused on what I need to do. Thank you 😊

[@imanilwilliams]

How do you feel about the long term exposure to radiation? Is it a high risk of getting cancer yourself?

[@extremeLEGEND999]

Hi Rachel! Thank you for the insightful information. When it comes down to choosing between and A.S or B.S degree in Radiation therapy, do you know how much of a difference it makes? Or what you may or may no learn?

[@crazypkm]

Thank you Rachel !!

[@drcrayfish4205]

This video is very educational and has helped me to understand this career. Thank you for the very informative video.

[@IL_Bgentyl]

Great video. I do hate how much careers are gate kept.

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Do you have to get the Covid vaccine to get hired at a hospital?

[@softyn_830]

do the Radiation effect you

[@noyoutube417]

Hello Rachel! Quick question, so I’m currently in my third year of a bachelors in health science and was wondering what steps I can take to become a radiation therapist. Would I have to start all over to specifally specialize in radiology as my degree?

[@pri2629]

Hi Rachel! I have a question. To become a radiation therapist, do I need to attend a college that is ARRT certified, or just a program that’s ARRT certified? Can you graduate from any college then apply to a program in order to take your board exams instantly, or is there a shorter way?

[@KB19910]

Our local community college offers a medical radiologic technology aas degree. All I would have to do is that program and that’s it? Or would other exams be required for living in Texas?

[@allieramos9679]

One question is salary difference. I’m thinking about getting my Master’s in Radiation Therapy. How long with that take, salary and what requirements of programs.

[@Sisipatel18]

Hello

[@Derekdach344]

Also how competitive are radiation therapy programs? Is there a chance ill get a degree in radiation tech then try to apply to a radiation therapy program and have low chances of getting? Just how competitive are the programs?

[@vibecheckradio8601]

Is there a pay difference between an associate and a bachelors?

[@lulubayou1897]

What if I have an associate degree in applied science… will I still have to get another associate degree?

[@lumiee4829]

I want to know after my bachelor in radiation science will I do a radiation therapy program

[@vv0mit_]

is precalculus recommended?