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Degrees : Degree Information
Radiation Therapy
| Granted By | Indiana University |
|---|---|
| Academic Unit | IU School of Medicine |
| Department | Health Professions Programs |
| Degree(s) |
Bachelor of Science More information about this degree program |
| Overview | Radiation therapy involves the use of different forms of ionizing radiation for the treatment of benign and malignant tumors. Radiation therapists administer the prescribed dose of ionizing radiation to specific sites of the patient’s body as directed by the physician. They operate varied types of equipment, including high energy linear accelerators, and work with radioactive materials. In addition, radiation therapists observe the clinical progress of the patient undergoing radiation therapy, observe the first signs of any complication, and determine when treatment should be withheld until a physician may be consulted. |
