Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology

Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology is Diploma level Radiography course. Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy), high-energy rays are used to damage cancer cells and stop them from growing and dividing. A specialist in radiation therapy is called a radiation oncologist or certain types of cancer, radiation is the only treatment needed. Radiation treatment may also be used to provide temporary relief of symptoms or to treat cancers that cannot be removed with surgery. 

Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Eligibility                       

• Candidates should have completed an M.B.B.S. with minimum 55% marks from a recognised university board.
• Some of the very reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission. 

Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Syllabus

Syllabus of Radiotherapy as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Colleges

• TeamLease Skills University - TLSU, Vadodara
• Apollo Institute of Hospital Management and Allied Science, Chennai

Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Course Suitability

• The Course is helpful to users of various forms of radiation to safely and effectively treat cancer and other diseases.
• They should be to provide comprehensive cancer care and empowered for the future development of the specialty. 
• They should have good communication and interpersonal skills which are necessary for the program.

How is Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Course Beneficial?

• The Course is also beneficial for further studies such as Ph.D. etc. as it gives a good base for it.
• The course is beneficial to develop a plan to deliver the radiation to the tumour area, shielding as much surrounding normal tissue as possible.
• The Course is helpful to reduce the symptoms caused by growing tumours and to improve your quality of life. When radiation therapy is administered for this purpose, it is called palliative care or palliation.

Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Employment Areas

• Govt./Pvt. Hospitals
• Health Care Centres
• Medical Colleges & Universities
• Medical Content Writings
• Pharma Industry
• Private Clinics

Post Graduate Diploma in Radiotherapy Technology Job Types

• Assistant Professor
• Collection Executive
• Component Design Engineer
• Dermatologist
• Marketing Executive
• National Sales Head
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Pharmacy Manager
• Radiologic Technologist
• Radiologist Assistant
• Ultrasound Technician
• X-Ray Technician