Program Overview
Radiation Therapy is the use of high-energy ionizing radiation to treat cancer and some benign diseases. The goal of radiation therapy is to damage the cancer cells’ DNA and destroy its ability to divide and grow, while sparing the surrounding normal tissue. This may be accomplished using highly sophisticated equipment to deliver external beam radiation or using brachytherapy in which radioactive sources are placed inside the patient on a temporary or permanent basis. Radiation Therapy may be used to cure cancer or to relieve pain and other symptoms associated with cancer.
augusta.edu/alliedhealth/allied-health-professions/radiation-therapy
Program Contact
Kevin Kindle
706-721-4179
RTTprogram@augusta.edu
Program Accreditation
Radiation Therapy
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
www.jrcert.org
Admissions Information
Please see the Office of Admissions website for specific admissions information.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical standards. Visit the website above to review these requirements.
Program Information
- Program Length: 4 Years
- Academic Focus Area: Health Professions [HEPR]
- CIP Code: 51.0907
- Program Code: BSRS_RADT
- Major Code: RADT
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