Radiation therapist
Radiation Therapist
A Radiation Therapist (pronounced: ray-dee-ay-shun ther-a-pist) is a healthcare professional who specializes in the administration of radiation therapy to treat diseases, primarily cancer.
Etymology
The term "Radiation Therapist" is derived from the Latin word 'radiatus' meaning 'radiate' and the Greek word 'therapeia' meaning 'healing'.
Roles and Responsibilities
A Radiation Therapist is responsible for accurately delivering the prescribed radiation dose to the patient. They work closely with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists to plan and deliver radiation treatments. They also monitor the patient's physical condition and response to treatment.
Education and Training
To become a Radiation Therapist, one must complete a bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy or a related field. This is followed by certification from a recognized body such as the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Related Terms
- Radiation Oncologist: A doctor who specializes in using radiation to treat cancer.
- Medical Physicist: A healthcare professional who applies the principles of physics to medicine, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.
- Radiation Therapy: The use of high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Radiation therapist
- Wikipedia's article - Radiation therapist
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