Advance Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology

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Duration

2 Years

Level

Diploma After Graduation

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

B.Sc or B.Pharm.

Advance Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology is Diploma level Radiography course. Radiotherapy Technology is a process of treating diseases with ionizing radiation. This is a comprehensive course with a full-time schedule of lectures, demonstrations, practical and clinical experience in the delivery of Radiation therapy. The course is designed to develop personnel to use modern Radiotherapy types of equipment like Cobalt Units, Linear Accelerators, Simulators, Brachytherapy systems and Mould-room facilities in cancer treatment. The course is career orienting in nature that offers many jobs after its successful completion.

Advance Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Eligibility

  • Applicants should have passed a B.Sc. with 50% Marks aggregate (not less than 55% marks in Physics.
  • Some reputed colleges and universities conduct an entrance examination for admission.

Advance Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Syllabus

Syllabus of Radiotherapy Technology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Year I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1         

Principles of Medical Physics

2         

Radiation Units and Measurements

3         

Imaging in Oncology

4         

Basic Radiotherapy Techniques

5         

Introduction to Anatomy

6         

Introduction to Physiology and Pathology

7         

Introduction to Clinical Oncology

8         

Seminar

Year II

1         

Radiation Instrumentation

2         

Advanced Medical Physics

3         

Advanced Radiation Therapy Techniques

4         

Radiation Protection

5         

Radiation Biology

6         

Clinical Radiation Oncology I

7         

Clinical Radiation Oncology II

8         

Project

 

Advance Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology College

Advance Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Course Suitability

  • Candidate should be able to take responsibilities supporting the functioning of the radiotherapy service. 
  • Candidates should also possess skills like demonstrating clinical reasoning and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of patients; demonstrate evidence-based practice through decision making. 
  • Applicants should also be able to maintain accurate information systems for clinical data in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.

How is Advance Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Course Beneficial?

  • The course helps to use software and systems for treatment and treatment planning and beneficial for further studies such as M.Sc., M.Phil. & Ph.D. etc. 
  • Applicants learn to apply theory to practice and tailor the treatment to the patient by accurately targeting high dose radiation beams and sparing surrounding normal tissues. 
  • Candidates can work as a therapeutic radiographer delivering a technically advanced but caring service in hospitals around the world.

Advance Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Employment Areas

  • Content Writing (medical)
  • Medical Labs
  • Nursing Homes
  • Pharma Companies
  • Private Clinics
  • Research Institutes & Medical Colleges/Universities

Advance Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Job Types

  • Dermatology Consultant
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Radiation Oncologist
  • Radiation Therapist
  • Radiation Therapy Technologist
  • Teacher & Lecturer
  • Technical Executive