Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

The Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist certificate program at College of DuPage is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Glen Ellyn, IL. The program prepares students to administer radiation treatments to cancer patients under the direction of radiation oncologists, covering radiation physics, treatment planning, patient positioning, and radiation safety protocols.

This program is part of the medical radiologic technology field (CIP 51.0907) and is one of several health-related programs at College of DuPage. Related programs at the school include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Surgical Technology/Technologist, and Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist. The college also offers technical programs such as Robotics Technology/Technician and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect classroom instruction alongside clinical training in radiation therapy settings.