Radiation Therapy, BAS

Radiation therapy utilizes ionizing radiation in the treatment and cure of cancer. Radiation therapy is a rewarding profession that requires interpersonal communication skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to manage stress and handle multiple tasks.
The Radiation Therapy (RADTX) program at Bellevue College offers you personalized and intensive instruction to form a solid foundation for a rewarding career in this field. Bellevue College has the only radiation therapy technology program in Washington State and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

The program will begin accepting applications in Fall of 2024, and make admission decisions in February of 2025. The first cohort will start in September of 2025.

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Program Goal One: Students will be clinically competent as entry-level radiation therapists.

Student Learning Outcomes:

•Student will implement appropriate clinical procedures

•Student will apply principles of radiation protection to clinical practice

•Student will apply appropriate ethical and legal practices
Program Goal Two: Students/graduates will be able to effectively communicate in all aspects of radiation therapy.

Student Learning Outcomes:

•Student will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with members of the oncology team

•Student will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients

Program Goal Three: Students/graduates will be able to apply critical thinking and problem-solving in analyzing radiation therapy scenarios.

Student Learning Outcomes:

•Student will demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills and problem-solving in clinical situations

•Student will demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills and problem-solving in didactic situations

Program Goal Four: Students will exhibit professional growth in the program and after graduation.

Student Learning Outcomes:

•Students will join the ASRT as student members

•Students will participate in the ASRT professional activities

•Graduates will continue as lifetime learners by maintaining their ARRT licensure

Eligibility Requirements

• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, with a minimum grade of B (3.0) in Anatomy and Physiology, and Math.
• At least 25 credits of prerequisites and 43 credits of general education requirements completed.
• Anatomy and Physiology and Math credits must be less than 5 years old. Math credits taken more than 5 years ago may be accepted based on Math placement test results (see Program Advisor)

Degree Requirements

Completion of all required courses as shown in the worksheet. In addition to eligibility requirements, students must also achieve the following:

• Complete 180 credits with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and minimum GPA of 2.0 for each individual core course (including transferred credits) in all mandatory program courses.
• At least 45 quarter credits for the degree must be completed in residence at Bellevue College, of which 30 credits must be upper-division.
• Courses may be subject to minimum grade requirements and prerequisites. 

Application Process

To be considered for the Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy, prospective students must submit the following:

• Complete Bellevue College general admission application form
• Pay admissions and placement fee
• Complete the application form at bellevuecollege.edu/radon/apply
• For students planning to transfer credits to Bellevue College, submit official transcripts from a regionally accredited college(s) and transfer credit request form to the BC Evaluations Office.