Radiation Therapist
IowaActive
This record was last updated on June 30, 2021, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
- Exam
- No exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Not reported
Under the supervision of a radiation oncologist, radiation therapists perform simulation radiography for localizing treatment fields or apply radiation from x-ray machines, particle accelerators, or radioactive materials to humans for therapeutic purposes.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Tied to business
- Exam
- No exam
- Education
- Specific course required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Experience
- Experience
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
- Board
- Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy
- Address
- 6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50319
- Phone
- (515) 281-3478
- Agency website
- http://idph.iowa.gov/Permits-To-Operate
- Licence page
- https://hhs.iowa.gov/public-health/radiological-health/permits-operate/radiation-therapist
- Last updated
- June 30, 2021
Occupations (O*NET)
- Radiation Therapist 29-1124.00
Source and verification
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