Dosimetrists are specialists who calculate prescribed radiation dosages as well as administer the ionizing radiation. Their duties also include localizing tumors and providing radiation protection. Dosimetrists explain procedures to the patient and fit them with devices to keep them comfortable, stabilized and immobile during radiation treatment. This training is typically conducted under the supervision of a medical dosimetrist, medical physicist or radiation oncologist and requires a year of practical supervised experience.
Programs There are no programs in Kentucky.
There are programs in Georgia, Florida, Texas and Massachusetts. For a complete and current list please contact the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists.