How many years of education to become a Radiation therapist?

Answer 1

4 Years Undergrad + 4 Years Medical School + 1 Year Internship (Transitional, Medical, or Surgical Residency) + 4 Years Radiology Residency + an Optional Fellowship 1-3 years. So, 13 years minimum, 16 for an extended interventional fellowship

Long Answer:

After completing medical school prerequisites (typically a bachelor's degree in Biology or chemistry) , Diagnostic radiologists must complete four years of medical school (M.D.) or the alternative, osteopathic school (D.O.) plus a five year of post-graduate training (residency). The first year of residency is a preliminary year in medicine, surgery or both, after which a four-year diagnostic radiology residency follows. During residency, both oral and written national examinations must be passed for board certification in diagnostic radiology. There are two separate written examinations required for certification by the American Board of Radiology, one covering the physics of medical imaging which is usually taken at the beginning of the second or third year, and a second covering clinical diagnostic imaging knowledge which is usually taken at the beginning of the third or fourth year. Both written exams must be passed before being eligible to take the oral examination, which is typically taken at the end of the fourth year. Many hospitals consider certification by the American Board of Radiology and by the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology to be nearly equivalent.

After completion of residency, radiologists may choose to either practice or enter into a fellowship program in a radiologic subspecialty (such as abdominal CT, MRI, musculoskeletal imaging, interventional radiology, neuroradiology, pediatric radiology, etc.). Fellowship training programs typically last between one-to-two years.

Radiology is currently considered a highly competitive field. Radiologists generally enjoy good compensation as well as a good balance between time required at work and time spent away from work. The field is rapidly expanding due to advances in computer technology which is closely linked to modern imaging.
To become a radiologist at least eight years of school is required. Three of those being at medical school.

Answer 2

it takes only two years to become a Radiologic Technologist. The only prerequisite is that you have received your high school diploma or GED. You will find that the field of radiology presents many interesting paths and advancement opportunities.

Answer 3

A bachelor's degree, associate degree, or certificate in radiation therapy generally is required. Many States require radiation therapists to be licensed, and most employers require certification. The certificate is not recommend for those not having an existing degree. The associate degree would take approximately two years to complete as a full-time student, while The Bachelor's degree would take approximately four years.

Answer 4

You can can go to a 2 or 4 year program to become a radiation therapist. You can can go to a 2 or 4 year program to become a radiation therapist.

Answer 5

It may take up to 13 years to become a radiation oncologist. This includes an undergraduate degree, medical school, and a residency program.

Answer 6

2 years.