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RADIATION ONCOLOGY TECHNOLOGY Program

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Radiation OncologyTechnology Program Information Packet and Application


Also known as Radiation Therapy, Radiation Oncology is the controlled use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer and tumors.  The radiation destroys the cancer cells' ability to reproduce, and the body naturally disposes of these cells.  Radiation may be used to cure a cancer, or to relieve a cancer patient's pain.

After completing the training program of 2 years + 3 months at City College of San Francisco, and then passing the licensing exam, a graduate can expect a starting salary of $60,000 at hospitals in the Bay Area.

The Career.  The Radiation Therapist operates various types of equipment using ionizing radiation sources to provide treatment for patients with cancer and other malignant diseases.  For each patient, the physician and medical physicist prepare a treatment plan.  The Radiation Therapist is part of the team responsible for the delivery of the prescribed treatment, and also offers psychological support to the patient.

Work Environment.  Radiation Therapists work in hospitals and cancer centers. The job is typically full-time, during the day.

Personal Characteristics. A prospective student should have:

 

 

 

 

 

Length of Program. The Radiation Oncology Technology curriculum is 26 months in length. This includes two academic years, with a summer session between the first and second year, and a clinical internship of 13 weeks at one of our affiliate hospitals. Click HERE to see curriculum and semester schedules.
 
 

Pre-Requisites.The applicant must have completed with grade of "C" or higher the following college courses:

  1. Elementary Algebra (Math 840 at CCSF)
  2. Geometry  (Math 850 at CCSF)
  3. Chemistry with Lab (Chem 32 at CCSF, Chem 40 will be accepted if Physiology 12 has been completed)
  4. Physics with Lab (Physics 40 or higher at CCSF)
  5.  ENGLISH 93 or 94 (or placement in ENGL 96) or ESL 82 or 160 (or placement in ESL 170)
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Registration / Certification.  City College of San Francisco offers a complete Program in Radiation Oncology Technology, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182. Students who complete the Program with an average final grade of "C" or higher receive the Award of Achievement in Radiation Oncology Technology from City College of San Francisco, and are eligible to take the licensing examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Graduation.  As part of the completion of the Radiation Oncology Technology Program, the student must be eligible to graduate from City College. The Associate in Science degree will be awarded, unless the student has a similar or higher degree from another recognized college or university.

Costs:  See the College Catalog or www.ccsf.edu for current enrollment fees.
           Textbooks:  $600 for entire Program
           Uniform: $300
           Radiation Monitoring:  $50 per semester

           Background Screening and Review: $50

 

Financial Aid may be available for you.
Contact the CCSF Financial Aid Office for information.



Contact Information:

Les K. Yim, CRT (T) (R), Program Director, Radiation Oncology Technology

E-mail: lyim@ccsf.edu

Snail Mail:             Department of Radiologic Sciences

City College of San Francisco, Box S-91

50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112

Telephone: 415.239.3458

Fax number: 415.239.3930

Office Location: Cloud Hall, Room 239

                                                                                                                              02/19/08