Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist is an associate degree program at Arkansas State University, a public institution in Jonesboro, AR. This program prepares students to administer radiation treatments to patients with cancer and other conditions under the direction of radiation oncologists. Coursework covers radiation physics, treatment planning, patient care, and clinical procedures, with supervised clinical practicums in radiation therapy settings.

The program is part of the medical radiologic technology field (CIP 51.0907). Arkansas State University offers related programs including Engineering/Industrial Management at both the associate and bachelor's levels, Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Other, Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Students pursuing this associate degree can expect a rigorous curriculum combining technical radiation sciences with direct patient care skills, preparing graduates for certification and professional practice as radiation therapists.