Radiation Therapy

The Radiation Therapy Program at the Medical Training Institute of New York is designed to prepare students to perform various radiographic examinations and procedures under the supervision of professional radiographers.Students have the chance to gain didactic knowledge and practical experience in routine radiography, trauma radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, and tomography. In addition, elective rotations in nuclear medicine, ultrasound, angiography, computerized tomography (CT), cardiac catheterization, and MRI are also offered.

• Treatment planning: Work with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to develop and prescribe treatment plans
• Patient positioning: Use X-rays to identify tumors and position patients for treatment
• Patient monitoring: Observe patients for unusual reactions to treatment
• Safety: Protect patients and themselves from improper exposure to radiation
• Record keeping: Maintain detailed records of treatments for future use by physicians

Length of Curriculum: 2,240 Clock hours

The 2,240 clock hours of Radiation Therapy Technology consist of 620 hours of Didactic, 420 hours of Lab, and 1,200 Clinical Rotation Hours.

Admission Requirement: Associate degree is required What Are My Career Opportunities as a Radiation Therapist

• Hospitals
• Emergency rooms
• Operating rooms
• Critical care units
• Therapy centers
• Research laboratories
• Educator

Radiation Therapist can work in a variety of environments:

• Hospitals
• Emergency rooms
• Operating rooms
• Critical care units
• Medical laboratories
• Outpatient care centers
• Private health care facilities
• Doctors' offices,

Preparation for ARRT Certification Examinations

• National licensed exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

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Day, Afternoon Evening and weekend

75-90 weeks, 25-30 hrs./week

Apply by December 4, 2024

Class Start Date: December 4, 2024 Certificate

Tuition: $ 48,900