Affiliation

The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University

Approval

The course is approved by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Government of India

Objective

To impart skills and knowledge to the candidates to work in conjunction with the Radiation Oncology team of oncologists, Medical Physicists and other staff in the application of prescribed doses of ionizing radiation for the treatment of malignant diseases (Cancer). Practical training in the operation and handling of the radiotherapy treatment equipment’s are provided. The Candidates will be trained on

• Handling of Teletherapy and brachytherapy equipment’s
• Mould room
• Immobilization techniques
• CT simulation
• Radiation dosimetry
• Patient record management and safe handling of patients.

Career Options

Employment opportunities are widespread for radiotherapy candidates and are as follows:

• Clinical Radiotherapy Technologists in healthcare institutions with Radiotherapy facilities in both public and private sectors and also in standalone Radiotherapy centers. Based on their interests, performance and experience one can reach the positions of senior Radiotherapy Technologist to Chief radiotherapy technologist.

• Application Specialists in the Manufacturing/Service sectors of Radiotherapy/Radiological equipments. One can reach heights as an Executive Manager.

• Medical Coders in hospital where the program equips the candidates with knowledge in radiotherapy medical coding.

• Overseas Opportunities

• Higher education options are open to pursue

  • Masters in Radiotherapy
  • Masters in Medical Radiation Physics
  • PG in business administration

The average remuneration for a radiography technologist ranges 2.4 – 3.5 LPA.

Medium

English

Duration

3 Years course of study

Internship

1 Year compulsory

Annual Intake

10 seats

Age

Minimum 17 years completed

Eligibility

A pass in Higher Secondary Course (+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, or an equivalent from a recognized board of school examination with minimum of 45% of marks in each subjects

Condition for Eligibility

Candidates those who are NOT belonging to Tamil Nadu State or NOT COMPLETED their higher secondary course or other equivalent examinations under Tamil Nadu State Board seeking admission into the course should obtain the eligibility certificate from the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai prior to admission, which is mandatory.