Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University, a Seventh-day Adventist Christian health sciences institution, seeks to further the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ "to make man whole" by: Educating ethical and proficient Christian health professionals and scholars through instruction, example, and the pursuit of truth; Expanding knowledge through research in the biological, behavioral, physical, and environmental sciences and applying this knowledge to health and disease; Providing comprehensive, competent, and compassionate health care for the whole person through faculty, students, and alumni.
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy and dosimetry are specialties in the radiation sciences that address the need to apply a measured amount of radiation to specific locations in the body to treat disease, usually cancer. The radiation therapist works under the direction of a radiation oncologist in treating diseased areas of the patient with various forms of radiation. Responsibilities include following prescribed treatment plans and keeping accurate records to ensure proper patient care and radiation safety. The Radiation Therapy Certificate Program is a full-time, 12-month program that prepares the student to gain national certification as a radiation therapist. It is intended for diagnostic radiographers who seek additional specialization. The program is also open to other qualified applicants in the allied health field. Applicants must meet the basic requirements as listed in the program brochure. Students in this area can have exposure to the latest in radiation therapy with Loma Linda University Medical Center's proton-beam accelerator, which is expected to revolutionize cancer therapy by eliminating damage to surrounding tissue during treatment.
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