The Diagnostic Medical Imaging – Radiation Therapy Technology program at College of DuPage is a one-year advanced certificate program
available to graduates of an accredited Radiography or Nuclear
Medicine program.
Graduates of the C.O.D. Radiation Therapy program are referred to as
radiation therapists. These highly sought-after professionals serve as
liaisons between patients and their physicians and supportive care personnel
during radiation treatment for patients with cancer and other diseases.
Radiation therapists require a diverse set of skills necessary to participate
in both current and emerging technologies in radiation oncology, as well
as the ability to provide compassionate, hands-on patient care.
The C.O.D. Radiation Therapy program incorporates the National Radiation
Therapy curriculum established by the American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT). The curriculum includes all didactic and clinical
competencies required prepare a student to sit for the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification examination.