BSRT Radiation Therapy

The radiation therapist is a key member of the professional team, which uses various forms of radiation to treat cancer patients. Radiation therapy may be used alone, or in combination with surgery or chemotherapy, and is the treatment of choice for cure of many cancers. Because of sustained contact with patients, the radiation therapist has considerable responsibility in patient care, dietary counseling and treatment evaluation. The radiation therapist must also appreciate the significant psychological impact that cancer has on patients and their families. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The curriculum complies with the professional curriculum of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

The Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy  (B.S.R.T.) degree with a major in Radiation Therapy, is a two- and one-half year program beginning in the junior year. The junior and senior years combine clinical experiences in the affiliated radiation therapy facilities with advanced academic study in the professional disciplines. The program is designed to prepare students for the technical, theoretical, and psychological aspects of this career. Students acquire the technical skills necessary to plan, deliver, and record a prescribed course of radiotherapy. Upon completion of the degree, students are eligible to apply to the ARRT national registry examination.

Any student entering Texas State may declare  a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in health Science (Pre-Radiation Therapy Concentration) as their major. Admission to Texas State does not guarantee admission to the program. Admission to the program is competitive and selective. It is recommended that students arrange academic advising at least once prior to making application. The academic sequence begins during the fall semester. Enrollment is limited by student/faculty ratios in the clinical components of the program. The deadline for submission of applications is January 15.

It is a policy of the College of Health Professions that each student must provide a Health Report completed by a physician or licensed healthcare provider, and must take certain immunizations before the student can be placed in a clinical or internship assignment. Information on these requirements and forms to be supplied may be obtained through the program office.

As a condition for placement in some professional practice sites, students are required to have a background check and/or drug screening and meet other requirements set by individual sites. Information on the process of drug screening will be provided by the program. Previous misdemeanor or felony convictions under various titles of the Texas Penal Code may affect eligibility for state license status following graduation and may affect admission consideration to the Radiation Therapy program.