Radiation Oncology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

A Career in Radiation Therapy Technology

Curriculum

The Saint Barnabas Educational Program in Radiation Therapy Technology is a 12-month, hospital-based certificate program of both didactic and clinical instruction. The curriculum closely follows the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Sciences, established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology in collaboration with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.  The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.  

The curriculum includes:

• Orientation to Radiation Therapy

• Radiation Therapy Physics

• Mathematics

• Oncologic Pathology

• Radiobiology

• Human Structure and Function

• Clinical Radiation Oncology

• Basic Dosimetry and Treatment Planning

• Oncologic Nursing and Patient Care

• Radiation Safety and Protection

• Medical Ethics and Law

• Technical Radiation Oncology

• Quality Assurance

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