Becoming a Radiation Therapist - What is it really like?

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University of Otago, Wellington

University of Otago, Wellington

9 жыл бұрын

Interested in a career as a Radiation Therapist? Have a look at what the profession involves; plus the education to get there and the opportunities once you graduate.

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@pete2561
@pete2561 Жыл бұрын
I am in this video, it is such a rewarding profession! Special connections with patients and also specialised clinical expertise. Anyone who goes through the career pathway will experience significant personal growth.
@forrest9881
@forrest9881 6 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear it's rewarding. That's what I'm hoping for! I'm very glad I'm going back to school for this.
@blackbeauty5811
@blackbeauty5811 4 жыл бұрын
@John Doh im a nurse , but im thinking about going to school for Radiation therapy
@armensabezian4221
@armensabezian4221 2 жыл бұрын
did you ever end up becoming one!
@MISSRUE32MCGEE
@MISSRUE32MCGEE Жыл бұрын
I’m researching now about this career. I’m currently a PTA.
@moreclothesthansense
@moreclothesthansense 8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Very helpful!!
@JineMD
@JineMD 9 жыл бұрын
What is that virtual LINAC system you're using? My school needs that!
@sofizu94
@sofizu94 6 жыл бұрын
I'm a radiation therapist in indonesia 😇😇😇
@iMysteriousRain
@iMysteriousRain 6 жыл бұрын
ukhti sofi how much u make
@anonymousss3208
@anonymousss3208 6 жыл бұрын
Destiny Hodge its 2 years for a AS and 4 for a Bachelors degree
@doglover0355
@doglover0355 3 жыл бұрын
ukhti sofi do you have to deal with needles or poking people with it
@coolkoala282
@coolkoala282 3 жыл бұрын
Hey How about the job prospect for international skilled workers in NZ? RT jobs has been listed on long term skill shortage list .Is there such a shortage ?
@mrAZcardinal
@mrAZcardinal 3 жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me about the math? I have the requirements, but I find math very hard. How much and how difficult is it?
@ninaalyssa6625
@ninaalyssa6625 2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering this exact same thing!
@strumpeteer
@strumpeteer 2 жыл бұрын
Basic math and elementary algebra is all that is required to solve a few simple equations.
@mrAZcardinal
@mrAZcardinal 2 жыл бұрын
@@strumpeteer and here my program is requiring Pre-Calculus 😭
@bouncebackstronger1294
@bouncebackstronger1294 2 жыл бұрын
@@mrAZcardinal A lot programs in the U.S are now requiring calculus AND college-level physics. Definitely overkill imo - the program will teach you the physics that you need
@mikehunt8161
@mikehunt8161 3 жыл бұрын
I’m good in calculus and chemistry but I never took anatomy/ physics yet. I’m in the 11th grade, should I take anatomy and physics next year so I can be prepared? Or should I try something else?
@cookiek.5224
@cookiek.5224 3 жыл бұрын
I never took anatomy in hs which I do regret because now I have to take it in college, but I took physics. I'm not a "genius" or anything. I never had IB/AP classes either. Everyone told me not to take physics because it was difficult, but I enjoyed the class and passed with an A. It really depends on the teacher.
@alucidmirage5602
@alucidmirage5602 3 жыл бұрын
covering the whole bio, chem, and physics group can be really helpful for pushing you in a direction for deciding on jobs in the STEM fields. A lot of highschool stuff only really applies to the very beginning of what you would be learning, so I wouldn' really worry about it and use your classes to test your interests. But with your interest in health sciences you'll probably have a blast in anatomy.
@ryleyskog4906
@ryleyskog4906 3 жыл бұрын
these requirements in high school dont count but I would take it so you can be prepared for college classes. You have to take it in college it has to be college accredited from your program. Most people don't start radiation therapy until their junior year of college. Your first two years of college will be all prereqs you will have to repeat anatomy phys 1 and take anatomy and phys 2 in college. You also may need a physics course as well as biology, chemistry and calculus most likely . . Program coordinators for radiation therapy don't accept students right out of high school they want to see how well you can adjust to college classes and maintain a high GP. I just was accepted into mine and I'm 23 and I have a 3.6 college GPA so it took me awhile to get in and get a good GPA
@strumpeteer
@strumpeteer 2 жыл бұрын
Finding answers from the comment section of a KZbin vide is a BAD IDEA. Don't guess what classes you think you need. Consult an academic advisor from the school you plan on applying to!
@peepeepoopoofairy
@peepeepoopoofairy 3 ай бұрын
i’m graduating high school in about a month and i really want to do this but it’s a math heavy field and that just worries me because i suck at math 😂
@dtrimarchi5
@dtrimarchi5 8 жыл бұрын
This is so weird in America you have to be an RT before going into radiation therapy, how do you just need a health science degree to do this?
@janordanu2008
@janordanu2008 6 жыл бұрын
D Trim what is an RT?
@janordanu2008
@janordanu2008 6 жыл бұрын
Cho Oo okay thank you
@ernestwilson8395
@ernestwilson8395 5 жыл бұрын
John Doh what about a bachelors degree in psychology
@clm21
@clm21 5 жыл бұрын
In Switzerland there is a 3 years bachelor program. After this you are a Radiology technologist including Ultrasound, CT-Tech, MRI-Tech, Nuclearmedicine-Tech and Radiation therapy tech. That is great when you can work in all those fields.
@Ella-ns9ps
@Ella-ns9ps 4 жыл бұрын
well, where I am in Texas we don't need that. It's a bachelor degree for anyone who is interested to apply
@Varshitha-hk5br
@Varshitha-hk5br 3 жыл бұрын
Is there Any problem in this field regarding health issues in work plzz report about this job merits and demerits
@dp_upperscore8119
@dp_upperscore8119 3 жыл бұрын
Can't you like still get a little radiation since you're working with it?
@mikehunt8161
@mikehunt8161 3 жыл бұрын
@@dp_upperscore8119 yes but nothing major because you will take precautions
@dp_upperscore8119
@dp_upperscore8119 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikehunt8161 hmm interesting
@ethanbates3484
@ethanbates3484 3 жыл бұрын
whats the music in the beginning? its fire
@fluffybunny644
@fluffybunny644 3 жыл бұрын
facts it hits different
@edhardn
@edhardn 3 жыл бұрын
The Gun - Lou Reed
@alphaone321
@alphaone321 3 жыл бұрын
I need to know, are radiation therapist at risk because of the radiation???
@woodybostic1128
@woodybostic1128 3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@alphaone321
@alphaone321 3 жыл бұрын
@@woodybostic1128 do you know how big is that risk? Is it too much to the point where is health threatening? Like to the point where you could get cancer?
@strumpeteer
@strumpeteer 2 жыл бұрын
Almost ZERO risk. The therapist is NEVER in the room when the radiation is administered.
@Jamie-mm8cj
@Jamie-mm8cj Жыл бұрын
​@@alphaone321 there is actually a small risk but for MOST it's 0 as long as you're following protocol
@troysmitson9459
@troysmitson9459 5 жыл бұрын
I am thinking of a career change , and I am interested in Radiation Therapy. I am on the other side of 40? Am I am dreaming?
@iMonsieurAnthony
@iMonsieurAnthony 5 жыл бұрын
Troy Smitson no youre not
@sanitary103
@sanitary103 5 жыл бұрын
Troy Smitson absolutely not. There was a mom in our program who graduated. It’s never too late
@lseay9030
@lseay9030 5 жыл бұрын
Never
@tanichea327
@tanichea327 5 жыл бұрын
You can do it man. Go for it!
@vashon6817
@vashon6817 5 жыл бұрын
Troy Smitson no you no aren’t
@neharani5322
@neharani5322 3 жыл бұрын
Ma'am I'm doing bachelor of medical in radiotherapy technology, but i want to do job in foreign after completing my graduation. I'm from India. So please tell me how can i work in foreign country
@pranisa9658
@pranisa9658 3 жыл бұрын
Mam , I am planning to study bachelor in radiotherapy from indian university,.. can i know abt the best university? just passed out 12 from nepal .and thinking to study in india. please !! Need a help.
@neharani5322
@neharani5322 3 жыл бұрын
@@pranisa9658 hey, ys I'm also studying. I'm in SRHU Dehradun And doing BRT (Bachelor in radiotherapy). Ya this course is good after completing 12th
@azrin2570
@azrin2570 3 жыл бұрын
@@neharani5322 Hii I'm from India ...even i wish to pursue this course after 12th. So is there any particular entrance exam for this?
@azrin2570
@azrin2570 3 жыл бұрын
Pls reply if possible:)
@neharani5322
@neharani5322 3 жыл бұрын
@@azrin2570 ys the college conduct a exam for admission. But bcz of pandemic now the admissions are on basis of merit ( 12th percentage)
@TheJavondie
@TheJavondie 4 жыл бұрын
Not one man with brown skin like mines 😶
@misterstun1887
@misterstun1887 4 жыл бұрын
Be the first then
@Klutchh_Kam
@Klutchh_Kam 4 жыл бұрын
I’m transferring to Howard Univ. to get my Bachelor’s in Radiation Therapy. You’re not alone my brother ✊🏾
@misterstun1887
@misterstun1887 4 жыл бұрын
Kam congrats man, I’m looking into getting into the field but my concern is the math is difficult, is that true?
@Klutchh_Kam
@Klutchh_Kam 4 жыл бұрын
MisterStun I’m not going to lie Precalculus was tough I failed the first time I took it. It’s a lot of work that you have to be willing to commit if math doesn’t “just come to you”. The intermediate algebra was easy breezy had no trouble until I got to Pre-Cal. You get out of Pre-Cal then it’s just Physics left really which is a combo of algebra/trig.
@misterstun1887
@misterstun1887 4 жыл бұрын
Kam thanks for the insight man, I’m horrible at math so I’m in the category where I’ll fail a few times but I’ll look into it, thank you and good luck bro
@robpeters2296
@robpeters2296 4 жыл бұрын
Is this an all women career?
@DeathIsLethal
@DeathIsLethal 4 жыл бұрын
7 months late, but there's literally a man in the video who's a radiation therapist.
@wolfiehampton727
@wolfiehampton727 3 жыл бұрын
There aren’t all women or all men careers anymore. Heck, a man can be a gynaecologist
@MedievalMan
@MedievalMan 7 жыл бұрын
Shes really cute! She reminds me of my girlfriend.
@JoeCnNd
@JoeCnNd 7 жыл бұрын
Wait till if you break up... Every girl will remind you of your ex girlfriend .
@MrRainbowSprinkles
@MrRainbowSprinkles 3 жыл бұрын
Red pill, Joe?
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