Radiation Therapist
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Required
DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: A Radiation Therapist utilizes linear accelerators, particle generators, or radioactive materials to administer ionizing radiation to the human body for the purpose of therapy treatment, as prescribed by a physician. The practice is conducted with strict adherence to the principles of radiation protection. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Education and experience requirements: School or training program accredited by the Radiologic Technology Board. Professional requirements: Be current member with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) which includes 24 Category A or A+ continuing education credits. CERTIFICATION: Must be registered with the American Board of Radiologic Technologists and be in good standing in the appropriate field in radiation therapy technology. EXAMINATIONS: ARRT National Board Exam APPLICATION AND FEES: $60 for first license; $5 for each additional area. OTHER: There were 109 licenses currently active as of January 1, 2022. ~ revised 02/22/2022
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Background check required
- Physical requirement
- No physical requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Hawaii State Dept. of Health
- Division
- Indoor and Radiological Health Branch
- Board
- Radiologic Technology Board
- Address
- 99-945 Halawa Valley St Aiea, HI 96701
- Phone
- (808) 586-4700
- Agency website
- http://health.hawaii.gov/irhb/
- Licence page
- https://health.hawaii.gov/irhb/
- Last updated
- July 21, 2022
Occupations (O*NET)
- Radiation Therapist 29-1124.00
Source and verification
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