Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

The Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist certificate program at Chattanooga State Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Chattanooga, TN. The program is part of the allied health diagnostic and treatment professions field (CIP 51.0907) and prepares students to administer radiation treatments to cancer patients under the direction of radiation oncologists, using linear accelerators and related equipment.

Chattanooga State Community College offers a range of related health and technical programs, including an Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician certificate, a Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician certificate, a Physical Therapy Assistant certificate, an Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate, and a Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist certificate. Students can expect clinical and classroom training in treatment planning, radiation physics, patient positioning, and oncology care in preparation for the ARRT certification examination.