Radiation Therapy Technology Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Overview

As a part of the Radiation Oncology team Radiotherapy Technologists prepare patient immobilization, Operate imaging and treatment modalities for the patient who requires radiation, ensure that overall safety procedures are followed, such as to monitor patients during their treatments and check for unusual reactions to the treatment. They keep detailed records of treatment. Radiotherapy Technologists are responsible for the accurate delivery of radiotherapy to cancer patients.

Objective

Professional Objectives:

By the end of the Radiation Therapy Technology programme at Manipal Academy of Higher Education students should be able to:

• Treat patients on Linear accelerators, Cobalt 60, X-ray and other radiation therapy equipment independently as prescribed by radiation oncologists under the supervision of experienced Radiotherapy Technologists
• Prepare acrylic moulds for patient immobilization for the purpose of Radiotherapy. Monitor the patient's physical and psychological well-being during the entire course of treatment. Perform Treatment Planning in Simulator and image acquisition on CT scanner
• Train and supervise student radiotherapy technologists.
• Promote, support and further advance the character, status and interests of medical Radiotherapy Technology
• Promote, advance scientific knowledge by means of lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and debates in all branches of radiotherapy.
• Work as a team to provide quality service. 

Careers Prospectus

Graduates of this programme can find placements in,

• Hospitals with Radiotherapy facilities
• Educational Institutions