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Radiation Therapy
Prepare for a career in Radiation Therapy by building skills for patient-centered cancer care through hands-on training.
Program Overview
Learn about what this program offers and what you'll achieve.
What is Radiation Therapy?
Radiation Therapy, one of the most sophisticated tools of modern medicine, plays a major role in the treatment of cancer. Over 50% of all cancer patients receive radiation therapy at some point during their treatment, and more than half of all radiotherapy patients are considered to be potentially curable.
What does a professional do?
The radiation therapist, in addition to delivering the prescribed treatments, is responsible for recording and auditing treatment records, observing patient reactions, assisting in nursing care, and providing the patient with nutritional guidance. Along with the radiation oncologist and the radiation physicist, the radiation therapist takes an active role in planning and implementing the course of therapy, and is a key member of the cancer treatment team.
Exciting and rewarding professional opportunities await those who successfully complete the program. In addition to the field of radiation oncology, graduates may develop careers in administration, research, dosimetry, education, or technical consultation. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, cancer centers, private offices, laboratories or medical equipment companies.
Professional Characteristics
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Detail Orientated
- Effectively Communicate
- Work Collaboratively
Program Highlights
- ARRT Registry Preparation Including Dedicated Registry Review Prep Course
- Hospitals, Medical Centers and Outpatient Care Facilities throughout the Tri-State Area
- Dedicated Career Services Workshop and Job Placement Assistance
Program Structure
Format: Blended/Hybrid
Clinical rotations: Begin in the Fourth Term (700 clinical hours)
22-month program, noted for excellence of its classroom teachers and clinical instructors, as students benefit from a full and varied curriculum with both didactic and clinical experience components.
Graduation Requirements
✓ Met all academic requirements.
✓ Met all clinical requirements and attained all required competencies.
✓ Successfully completed Career Development Workshop series.
✓ Met all financial obligations.
✓ Completed an exit interview.
✓ Returned their CAHE swipe card, Clinical Affiliate ID card, etc.
✓ Periodically reviewed their radiation monitoring reports.
✓ Returned their radiation dosimeter and badge holder.
GPA Requirement: C+ average (GPA of 2.5)
Completion Window: Students who have not fulfilled their graduation requirements have 20 weeks from their originally scheduled graduation date to complete all missing requirements.
Certification & Licensure
Professional credentials and licensing requirements.
Certification Exam
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
Licensure Required
A temporary permit to practice radiation therapy (pending an examination) is issued at the time of graduation. Graduates should take the licensing examination as soon as possible after graduating, since the temporary permit expires after 180 days.
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Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will also receive:
Mission & Goals
What we aim to achieve and how we measure success.
Mission Statement
Center for Allied Health Education's Radiation Therapy Program has made a firm commitment to the education of students in the field of Radiation Therapy. Our mission is the training of radiation therapists who are skilled individuals, qualified by technical education, to provide treatment to radiation oncology patients.
Goals
- • The Radiation Therapy Program offers a program of radiation therapy education at the certificate level. The goals of the program are to have students who will:
- • Be clinically competent
- • Communicate effectively
- • Use critical thinking and problem solving skills
- • Grow and develop professionally
- • The program identifies benchmarks to provide a standard by which the effectiveness of the program in achieving its goals are continually monitored and evaluated. An assessment plan is in place and can be obtained from the program director.
Objectives
Program Objectives
Upon graduation, students are prepared to meet the requirements to sit for the written examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and to function as entry level radiation therapists. Specifically, our objectives are to have our graduates perform effectively by: • Applying knowledge of radiation protection for patients, self, and others • Applying knowledge of anatomy and positioning to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on a digital image • Applying knowledge of anatomical structures and positioning to be able to reproduce the correct set up of patients • Examining digital images for the purpose of positioning and other pertinent technical information • Exercising discretion and judgment in the performance of radiation treatments • Providing patient care essential to radiation therapy procedures • Recognizing emergency patient conditions and initiating lifesaving treatment, if necessary, within their scope of practice
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to follow written directives • Students will be able to position patients as directed in a treatment plan • Students will be able to operate equipment to deliver prescribed therapeutic dose • Students will be able to operate simulators • Students will utilize radiation safety • Students will use effective oral communication skills • Students will demonstrate written communication skills • Students will demonstrate effective presentation skills • Students will be able to interpret a treatment plan • Students can recognize equipment malfunction and take appropriate action • Students will demonstrate professional behavior • Students will understand professional decision making • Students will understand the importance of obtaining membership in professional organizations • Students will complete the program • Students will pass the National Certification on the first attempt • Graduates will be satisfied with their education and training • Graduates will be gainfully employed within one year • Employers will be satisfied with graduates' training
Credentialing Examination and Licensure
Center for Allied Health Education's Radiation Therapy Program graduates are qualified to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists National Certification Exam and New York State Department of Health licensure. The course of instruction follows the latest Standards for an Accredited Education Program in Radiologic Sciences as published by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Course Schedule
Class and clinical scheduling information.
The program is a full-time program. The program is 74 weeks divided into seven 10-weeek quarters, plus four weeks of registry reveiw. The schedule varies by quarter. Students are provided with their schedule approximately 30 days prior to the start of each term.
Location
The program is offered in a Blended/Hybrid format. Courses take place on campus as well as online through synchronous and asynchronous methods of delivery.
Schedule Details
Courses may be scheduled Sunday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., subject to change. Clinical rotation schedules are generally Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and are subject to change based on shift availability. Make-up sessions/activities may be conducted on Sundays. Students are scheduled for up to 5 days per week. The schedule is subject to change and does vary each term. Students will be provided with their schedules approximately 30 days prior to the start of each term.
Upcoming Cohorts
RTT 26-09: BROOKLYN
BrooklynStarts: September 8, 2026
Ends: July 2028
Schedule: Day
Orientation will be held prior to the start of the program.
Program Curriculum
Courses, hours, and what you'll learn.
The Radiation Therapy program curriculum includes comprehensive coursework in foundational healthcare skills, anatomy and physiology, radiation physics, radiation protection, treatment planning, radiation therapy techniques, simulation procedures, and extensive clinical education.
Foundational Courses
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| AHS 1110 | Foundational Skills and Terminology for Healthcare Providers I |
| AHS 1210 | Foundational Skills for Healthcare Providers II |
| AHS 1610 | Medical Imaging Modalities |
| BIO 1120 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
| BIO 1130 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
| BIO 1210 | Cross-sectional Anatomy |
| BIO 2120 | Pathophysiology |
| ETH 1210 | Ethics and Law in the Healthcare Professions |
| MDS 2410 | Quality Assurance of Equipment |
| PHY 1130 | General Physics |
| PSY 1220 | Research Methods and Information Literacy |
| RAD 1130 | Radiation Physics I |
| RAD 1231 | Radiation Physics II |
| RAD 1370 | Radiation Protection |
| RAD 1470 | Radiation Biology |
| RAD 2360 | Quality Management and Operational Issues |
Radiation Therapy Core Courses
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| RTT 1101 | Introduction to Radiation Therapy I |
| RTT 1151 | Simulation Procedures |
| RTT 1152L | Simulation Procedures Lab |
| RTT 1200 | Introduction to Radiation Therapy II |
| RTT 1251 | Treatment Procedures I |
| RTT 1252L | Treatment Procedures I Lab |
| RTT 1392 | Introduction to Clinical Education |
| RTT 1351 | Treatment Procedures II |
| RTT 1352L | Treatment Procedures II Lab |
| RTT 1431 | Radiation Therapy Physics |
| RTT 1530 | Treatment Planning I |
| RTT 1551 | Radiation Therapy Techniques I |
| RTT 1630 | Treatment Planning II |
| RTT 1651 | Radiation Therapy Techniques II |
| RTT 1652 | Clinical Case Studies |
| RTT 1751 | Radiation Therapy Techniques III |
| RTT 2750L | Procedure Lab Terminals |
| RTT 2780 | Radiation Therapy Capstone |
| RTT 1800 | Registry Review |
Clinical Education
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| RTT 1491 | Clinical Education I |
| RTT 1591 | Clinical Education II |
| RTT 1691 | Clinical Education III |
| RTT 1791 | Clinical Education IV |
Program Outcomes
Outcomes may be reported to an accrediting or regulatory agency. If multiple reporting periods are available, they are shown below.
Reported to: ABHES
Reporting period: 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025
Reported to: JRCERT
Reporting period: 2020-2024
Admissions Requirements
Prerequisites and eligibility requirements.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission to the Radiation Therapy program.
Age Requirement
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older prior to orientation.
Education Requirement
Applicants must have completed a recognized high school or equivalent. Individuals who attended an online high school, or who were homeschooled, should contact the Admissions Department to determine their eligibility to enroll.
Health Requirement
Applicants must be in good mental and physical health, free from any physical handicaps which would interfere with their work. Ultimately, individuals must meet the Technical Standards for Admissions listed for each program.
Additional Requirements
Hold at minimum an Associate's Degree
Technical Standards
This policy outlines the technical standards that each applicant/student must be able to accomplish.
Each applicant/student must be able to:
- • Visually monitor patient from outside of the treatment room.
- • Read digital readout devices on machine controls and gantry.
- • Review films for evaluation purposes.
- • Visually observe the patient's clinical status.
- • Orally communicate clearly with patients and co-workers
- • Hear patient communications from a distance of ten feet away.
- • Hear patient and/or co-worker in darkened treatment room.
- • Assist patients onto treatment couch from wheelchair or stretcher.
- • Respond to emergencies in a timely fashion.
- • Observe, recognize and report on non-verbal reactions from a patient.
- • Stand or walk in order to perform job functions throughout the day.
Any applicant who does not meet the technical standards as outlined above is ineligible for admission to the school.
Any student whose status changes while enrolled and no longer meets the technical standards as outlined above may not be allowed to continue to progress through the program.
Admission Process
Step-by-step admissions instructions.
The admission process consists of three main steps: Application & Documents, Entrance Exam, and Interview.
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STEP 1: APPLICATION & DOCUMENTS
Applicants should complete the general program application (www.cahe.edu/apply) along with a $50.00 (non-refundable) application fee. All required supplemental documents may be found on the "Application Checklist" and should be mailed/submitted in-person. Documents may either be submitted individually or together. All documents should be in prior to the scheduled interview date.
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STEP 2: ENTRANCE EXAM
Applicants who are exempt from the entrance examination requirement or successfully pass the required portions of the entrance examination will be scheduled to begin the interview process. Applicants who are required to take one or both portions of the entrance examination will be scheduled to do so.
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STEP 3: INTERVIEW
A formal interview is required of all applicants as the last step in the admissions process. Applicants are encouraged to dress professionally and to familiarize themselves with the field, program structure, as well as accreditation.
Entrance Exam Exemption Criteria
Exemption from Reading:
- •A minimum SAT score of 470 in Critical Reading or ACT score of 19 in English.
- •A minimum grade of a "C" on a college-level, credit bearing English Literature course from a regionally accredited institution.
Exemption from Math:
- •A minimum SAT score of 490 in Math or ACT score of 20 in Math.
- •A minimum grade of a "C" on a college-level, credit bearing Math course from a regionally accredited institution.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition, fees, and payment-related details.
Tuition for the Radiation Therapy Program (2025-2027) is $8,500.00 for each of the program's 7 quarters, and a total of $59,500.00 for the entire program.
Tuition
Total Tuition: $59,500.00
| Due | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Enrollment Payment Towards Quarter 1 Tuition | $500.00 |
| Prior to First Quarter | $16,500.00 |
| Prior to Third Quarter | $17,000.00 |
| Prior to Fifth Quarter | $17,000.00 |
| Prior to Seventh Quarter | $8,500.00 |
Fees
| Category | Due | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee Non-refundable | Upon Registration | $100.00 |
| Clinical Fee Covers malpractice/liability insurance, lab operation, and clinical sites | Prior to First Quarter | $500.00 |
| Technology Fee Online learning resources, learning management system, student portal, and computerized library | Prior to First Quarter | $750.00 |
| Clinical Fee Covers malpractice/liability insurance, lab operation, and clinical sites | Prior to Third Quarter | $500.00 |
| Technology Fee Online learning resources, learning management system, student portal, and computerized library | Prior to Third Quarter | $750.00 |
| Clinical Fee Covers malpractice/liability insurance, lab operation, and clinical sites | Prior to Fifth Quarter | $500.00 |
| Technology Fee Online learning resources, learning management system, student portal, and computerized library | Prior to Fifth Quarter | $750.00 |
| Clinical Fee Covers malpractice/liability insurance, lab operation, and clinical sites | Prior to Seventh Quarter | $250.00 |
| Technology Fee Online learning resources, learning management system, student portal, and computerized library | Prior to Seventh Quarter | $375.00 |
Additional Costs
Clinical Clearance
Students are required to have a physical examination and be medically cleared by a private physician as well as have a criminal background check performed. The background check is done through a third-party company called Castle Branch.
$486.00
Textbooks
Students are required to purchase all textbooks on their own.
$1,300.00 (with 2 years of Cengage Unlimited)
iPAD AND ACCESSORIES
Students are required to use the school issued iPad when participating in virtual lectures, completing assignments, accessing CANVAS and participating in exams. The cost of the iPad is due prior to Orientation and is non-refundable once the student has received the iPad.
$365.00
Room And Board
Students are required to make their own arrangements for housing. The cost of room and board is at the student's expense.
At student's expense
Credentialing Examination
Upon graduation, the student must apply for the credentialing examination. Fees for the examination are at the student's expense.
At student's expense
Professional Organizations
Student may wish to join one or more of the professional organizations in the field. Membership fees are at the student's expense.
At student's expense
Health Insurance
Students are expected to supply their own health insurance plans.
At student's expense
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to students who qualify. For more information, please refer to the Financial Aid section in the Institutional Catalog or visit our Scholarships page.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans may be available to students on a case by case basis.
Refund Policy
Cancellation and refund details.
Enrollment Agreement Cancellation Policy
Students may cancel their enrollment agreement within seven (7) business days of signing the enrollment agreement, and will receive a refund of their registration fee and any tuition paid to date. Thereafter, a student will be liable for the non-refundable registration fee and any tuition liability as of the student's last date of physical attendance, pursuant to the Refund Policy as published in the Catalog.
After the first day of instruction, the student will be liable for the registration fee and any tuition liability as of their last day of physical attendance, defined as the last day in which the student participated in academically-related activity, including projects, clinical experience or examinations. The non-refundable application and registration fees, as well as items of extra expense to a student, (e.g. uniform, clinical and technology fees) will not be considered in tuition refund computations. Total tuition liability is limited to the quarter/semester during which the student withdraws or is terminated, as well as any previous quarters/semesters completed.
During the First Quarter of the Program
| Student's Last Date of Attendance | The School May Retain No More Than |
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| 1st week of the Quarter | 0% of the total Quarter's tuition |
| 2nd week of the Quarter | 25% of the total Quarter's tuition |
| 3rd week of the Quarter | 50% of the total Quarter's tuition |
| 4th week of the Quarter | 75% of the total Quarter's tuition |
| 5th week of the Quarter | 100% of the total Quarter's tuition |
During the Second and Remaining Quarters of the Program
| Student's Last Date of Attendance | The School May Retain No More Than |
|---|---|
| 1st week of the Quarter | 25% of the total Quarter's tuition |
| 2nd week of the Quarter | 50% of the total Quarter's tuition |
| 3rd week of the Quarter | 75% of the total Quarter's tuition |
| 4th week of the Quarter | 100% of the total Quarter's tuition |
Refunds are calculated based on the total semester's/quarter's tuition due, not the total tuition paid by the student up to that point. The Center will retain the percentage of tuition it is entitled to keep prior to issuing a refund. In the event that a student has not paid their tuition in full by the date the refund is calculated and/or a refund is required based on the Return to Title IV regulations (see Financial Aid policy as published in the Institutional Catalog) any money due to the Center based on the Center's refund policy will be deducted from the refund amount. After the above calculations, should a student still have a financial obligation, they must pay their financial obligation in order to remove the financial hold placed on their account. In addition, the Center for Allied Health Education will not release any transcripts or academic records until any outstanding financial obligation is met. The student's financial responsibilities are limited to the current semester/quarter provided they are up-to-date on the previous semester's/quarter's financial liabilities.
Accreditation
Programmatic and institutional accreditation.
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JRCERT
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ARRT
Career Direction
Where graduates work and what certifications open the door.
$85,000 - $110,000
Excellent
ARRT
Credentialing exam
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
State licensure required to practice. See professional licensure by state .
Additional certifications you may earn
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- Blood Borne Pathogens (Infection Control)
- HIPAA
Clinical Geography
Where students train across the New York metro area.
Clinical education connects classroom learning to affiliated healthcare sites across Brooklyn, Staten Island, and other nearby parts of the New York metro. Placements depend on program requirements, site availability, and affiliation arrangements\u2014not every student is assigned to the same site.
Campus locations for this program
- Brooklyn
Site names, neighborhoods, and program coverage on the Clinical Education Sites hub reflect representative partner affiliations. Specific student placements vary by cohort, schedule, and clinical capacity.