Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy students are technologically curious yet driven by compassion. Through the Carolinas College Radiation Therapy program, you will learn to utilize state-of-the-art technology for research and the treatment of cancer. Radiation therapy is the use of radiation to treat human diseases, especially cancer, and is often used in combination with surgery and chemotherapy.

Program Highlights

• 3-semester certificate program
• Clinical experience within the large, integrated cancer network of Atrium Health and other regional treatment facilities
• Unique opportunity to engage with a network of cancer care specialists
• Rotate through multiple clinical training facilities, observing a range of care techniques and patient populations
• History of 100% pass rates on professional certification exams and scores above the national average

Curriculum

All didactic courses are taught at Carolinas College and the clinical education component is completed within several major cancer research facilities and freestanding clinics in North and South Carolina, including Levine Cancer Institute (the flagship cancer care facility of Atrium Health). 46 total credits required for completion. For full curriculum details, download the viewbook below.

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Tuition and Fees

Loan Forgiveness 

Atrium Health offers a loan agreement available to finance up to $5,000 for students enrolled in the Radiation Therapy program. This loan defers payment on principal and interest, and if the graduate becomes employed full-time by an eligible Atrium Health facility, a work forgiveness option is available. Questions? Contact FinancialAid@CCHSmail.org or 704-355-5486.

Application Requirements

1. Submit your completed program application by the deadline
2. A minimum 2.5 cumulative college GPA is required
3. Successful completion of college-level algebra
4. Copy of Current ARRT or NMTCB certification card, OR proof of enrollment in a qualified medical imaging program. Individuals entering Radiation Therapy program must be graduates of a qualified radiologic technology or nuclear medicine program and must hold certification in one of these fields.
5. Three completed reference forms. Download the form here. 
6. Completion of radiation therapy observation (8 hours) prior to interview. Download the form here.

Deadlines