Radiation Therapists
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
What they do
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Tasks they perform
Also known as
Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy
by Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Radiation Science
by North West University
Bachelor of Radiography Honours in Radiation Therapy
by University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science Honours in Radiation Oncology
by University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Radiotherapy
by Durban University of Technology
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Physics
by Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Nuclear Medicine
by Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography
by Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography
by University of Limpopo
Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics
by Walter Sisulu University
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