Education and certification model for radiation dosimetrists in the United States: Implications and reference for China
10.3760/cma.j.cn112271-20231221-00218
- VernacularTitle:美国放疗剂量师的教育与认证模式及其对我国的启示与借鉴
- Author:
Wenjie WU
1
;
Junliang XU
;
Guoping SHAN
;
Binbing WANG
;
Feng LU
;
Xue BAI
;
Xiaolong CHENG
;
Dannong RUAN
;
Jiping LIU
Author Information
1. 浙江省肿瘤医院放射物理科 中国科学院杭州医学研究所，杭州 310022
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Radiation dosimetry;
Radiation dosimetrist;
Academic education;
Qualification certification;
United States;
China
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection
2025;45(1):69-73
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Given the escalating number of cancer patients and the consequent rise in demand for radiation therapy in China, there is an urgent need to establish and improve a talent cultivation system for radiation dosimetrists. The United States, with an early-established cultivation system for radiation dosimetrists, boasts relatively mature and comprehensive systems of academic education and qualification certification. This study summarized and analyzed the educational and certification patterns for radiation dosimetrists in the United States based on public data from relevant institutions, related literature, and interviews with American radiation dosimetrists. Meanwhile, this study delved into and assessed the shortcomings in China′s radiation dosimetry education, examination, certification, and career advancement pathways. Furthermore, this study offered suggestions and recommendations for constructing a novel pattern tailored to the cultivation of radiation dosimetrists in China, in order to facilitate the high-quality development of the medical dosimetry discipline.
