Has anyone heard about IG-SRT or have any experience with it?

If so, what have you heard/what was your experience working with IG-SRT like.

Do you switch jobs every couple of years for higher pay?

I just finished all my prerequisites and I start RTT program next semester.

How often do you use math in your everyday life as a rad therapist?

How much math is on the board exams? Are they simple math like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division or are they fractions, algebra etc?

Hi guys, I currently hold my R.T. (R). I just graduated in May with my associates. I’m curious if anyone knows of any online programs or in person in Dallas. I can do post associates, certificates, or a bachelors (track program) where I can get my bachelors in radiation therapy if I’m already a member of ARRT! Thanks :)

I'm really thinking about making a career change to radiation therapy. (In the U.S. also). It seems really rewarding to be working with cancer treatment patients and Ive been wanting to make the move into a healthcare field for a while now. I do already have a bachelors degree in an unrelated subject (economics lol) and would prefer to just apply for a radiation therapy associate degree over another bachelor degree program, but I wanted to hear from you all if that's the best choice... what do you all think? Is the field moving to requiring more bachelor's degrees instead of an associate/certifocate (if doing rad tech first). Is there a bigger pay scale advantage to the bachelors?

Hello,

Any RTs to Dosimetrists I would be able to PM for advice? Thank you.

Hey guys, I’m an RTT with 15+ years of experience. In college, I was accepted to the rad tech program, along with therapy and nuclear medicine. I chose to go straight into radiation therapy. Ever since, I’ve been haunted at one time or another about not having the diagnostic radiography credential first. I would have eventually gone into CT and MRI and I could have been working those jobs part-time or per diem. I know the ARRT states that Radiation Therapy is one of the primary disciplines that is eligible for credentialing in CT and MRI, provided you meet the requirements. This is basically 120 documented procedures, and you can take what would be considered the “didactic” courses online or even many CEUs would count. My question is, even though I “could” sit for the CT and MRI credentialing exams as a Radiation Therapist, would it be practical? Could I get a job as an CT/MR tech at the average hospital or outpatient imaging facility without the ‘R’ behind my name? Some CT/MRI jobs I see specifically ask to have an RT(R) background. If you guys don’t think it’s practical, do you see any other way I can do it, short of just going back to school for diagnostic radiography? And if that’s the only way, would you recommend it? Thanks for all your insight!

this class is stressing me out

Hello,

I have an exam proficiency coming up on a whole brain setup. Part of our proficiency is to have our “set up notes” can you all please send some examples over for how your set up notes would look like when setting up the table during CT simulation for a whole brain set up. (Our instructor is trying to teach us some abbreviations and such. So we’re not writing out for example: long aquaplast mask.). Thank you for your help!

I understand it varies by hospital and location.

If we're assuming an RT starts working at a new and fairly large cancer center (like at a general hospital in a big municipality), how fast can one expect to move into a managerial role?

I love RT so far, but I want to get my PMP just in case I want to pivot.

Im 17 and in my last year of high-school, I’ve been taking some college classes online since my junior year. When i graduate I’ll have taken 7 classes. My plan for after high-school was to into radiation therapy, i thought id be able to get a bachelor’s in biology and then go for a certificate but theres no school here in NC that accepts anything but a radiation therapy degree, and to get into any these schools they require classes taken at an arrt certified school. Im so lost and don’t know what to do, I really wanted to get into this field.

So im a 40yr old woman looking to make a career change from Veterinary Medicine with the hopes of eventually going into Medical Dosimetry.

Im currently in Washington State and the only school here that offers that program requires you also be a certified RT first. All fine and good until I realized what used to be a 2 year program they have now changed to a 4 year bachelors program. Add that to the 2 year Dosimetry program and I'm looking at 6 years of school plus the debt for that.

I already have a bachelor's in Animal Science from WSU, so was thinking maybe I could try to find a masters degree program for Dosimetry but obviously those are all out of state.

So now I'm a bit stuck and unsure which the better course of action would be.... Do I:

A) Stick in state and hope my previous bachelor degree will knock off a few years from the RT program and hopefully only end up doing 3 to 4 years of school. Pros: I live here already with a decent paying job, my family is here, et. Cons: Will take longer to reach my career goals.

-or-

B) Move out of state to do a program that doesn't require the RT cert first. Pros: getting into the profession sooner. Cons: completely uprooting my life, more expensive tuition since its out of state and cost of moving, trying to find a new job et.

My sister has suggested doing the RT program, then working in that field for a few years before going on to do Dosimetry but I know myself enough to know that I would need to push through the schooling right away or not at all and Dosimetry is definitely where ide rather be with not being patient facing, on your feet all day, et.

Ide love to hear any experiences from you guys or your thoughts on what you perceive to be the best course of action.

I should add, I've moved away for school before, et so that doesnt scare me. What does scare me is taking on all this school debt on top of what I already have and ending up in a profession where I can't find a job.

Thanks!!

I got accepted to their programs and I looked at their negative reviews and now I’m so nervous because it’s my best option right now I’m so scared.

What career advancement options are available for Radiation Therapists and what is required for each one?

Yeah. My job market is that bad that I can’t think beyond desperate measures. Any objections to calling front desk to then speak to the hiring manager? I literally give up it’s either that hunt for a CT tech training job.

I’m a new grad here who can’t find a single part-time/PRN job that isn’t in an insane distance away from me.

Any objections to calling front desk to then speak to the hiring manager?

Hi everyone,

I’m posting to see if anyone else has experienced similar issues with the Center for Allied Health Education (CAHE). I ran into several challenges and felt that the support they advertise didn’t align with what I actually received, especially when it came to policy consistency and timelines.

To give some context, I was placed on probation with an incredibly short timeline to complete two competencies. Unfortunately, I fell ill during this period, and once I returned, there were no clinical cases available for the final competency I needed. By the time I found one, I had very little time to complete it and needed to request an extension. Despite completing one competency and actively working on the second, I was suspended before I could finish.

I believe my experience highlights a gap between the program’s stated support policies and the actual structure in place to help students through challenges. Based on CAHE’s institutional catalog, I expected academic counseling and a learning contract that would be genuinely supportive, especially given delays beyond my control. However, these supports didn’t seem to materialize in a way that allowed me to succeed under difficult circumstances.

Has anyone else encountered similar experiences with CAHE, or felt that the program’s promises of support were not fulfilled? I’d love to hear any advice or shared experiences, especially regarding how you navigated these issues or if you sought any form of recourse.

Thanks in advance for any input.

#CAHE #HealthcareEducation #StudentSupport #CenterForAlliedHealthEducation #StudentExperience

Hey! I am coming closer to radiation therapy program admissions and one requirement is a career goal statement answering questions like “why do you wish to pursue Radiation Therapy as a career”, “list strengths and weaknesses and tell us how they would affect your success as a RT”, and “what you have done to learn more about Radiation Therapy”.

If anyone would like to give me tips as to how best to answer these questions or what things I should avoid saying, please share! I really struggle with these type questions because I don’t want to say the wrong thing. Anyway, any bit of info is appreciated! :)

what is the pathway to becoming a dosimetrist after obtaining a radiation technology bachelors?

Does anyone know around what month do you find out you’ve been accepted to the Radiation Therapy program at Gurnick Academy? Preferably for the Los Angeles campus but any input is appreciated. Also, when do they usually start interviews? The website only has the program start date which is in early January.

Title says it. My heart is with treating cancer patients. If I were to go down the path of Radiation therapy what does that look like? Additional schooling? Have any of you done it? NY tech who’s clearing 140,000 a year currently. What does a starting tech make? I’m 26 and can see being in MRI forever but since I’m young want to make moves before I can’t.

Hi! I’d love to hear about what you love and hate about your career.

I’m 25 and hold a BSc in Nutrition, but I’m currently working in fundraising and marketing. I've been considering a career change into the healthcare field for a while, and I’m starting to think about it more seriously. The schooling would take three years where I live, but I’ve realized that, due to poor planning, I never took Physics 11 and 12. I’d also need to complete two post-secondary physics courses, which would add an extra year.

So, I’m weighing my options to see if this is something I want to commit four years to. Is 25 too late to start? Please share your journey and let me know what you find rewarding (or not rewarding) about radiation therapy!

I know that they are not common, but have you had jobs that offered them? I am a rad tech, and I would love to be a radiation therapist but I’ve gotten so used to 12 hour shifts and the freedom it can give you that it’s the one thing really keeping me from going forward with this path.

Finishing up prerequisites for a radiation therapy program nearby where I live. I wouldn’t mind to move honestly, but would y’all say Texas has a pretty good job outlook, if not, what state y’all recommend then?

Is there any places that you have bought notes etc. From in order to help study and or otherwise get ahead for schooling? I'm just curious because I'm very interested in going to school but would like to be a little ahead before starting. So any advice notes etc. Would be appreciated.

Is there any places that you have bought notes etc. From in order to help study and or otherwise get ahead for schooling? I'm just curious because I'm very interested in going to school but would like to be a little ahead before starting. So any advice notes etc. Would be appreciated.

I am a current student in Michigan and getting ready to apply to my schools radiation therapy program. I can’t help but worry that I won’t get accepted. The thought genuinely eats me alive and keeps me up at night. I don’t know what I will do if I don’t get in. I’d have to wait an entire year to reapply. I will try again if I don’t succeed, but it would be devastating. A gap between now and starting the program worries me. I am so passionate about this and really cannot see myself following another career path. My biggest concern is that I don’t have enough shadowing/volunteer hours. I have emailed so many hospitals and directors with little progress. I barely meet the volunteer criteria required for the application. I also had a rough first semester my freshman year. I withdrew from a few of my classes due to mental health reasons back then. I’m worried they will see that and think poorly of me. I know that people understand life happens, but it really doesn’t represent who I am as a student. I’m really ashamed that I have W’s on my transcript. Despite that I am doing really well this semester and I raised my gpa a lot. I am hoping they will see that I bounced back quickly and overlook my rough patch. Although I care so much I am scared that my application won’t be competitive enough. Passion can really only get me so far. If any of you have any advice on how you gained shadowing experience I would appreciate it greatly! I wonder if my approach is wrong? When I try to inquire I usually don’t get a reply and I feel annoying if I send more than 2 emails….

How many tests do yall take in the program? I’m not in the program myself but i’m just genuinely curious.

Just wanna know, so let’s say you just finish and pass your boards and now you take you first job offer what’s the reality ?what’s the real entry level pay?