Radiation Therapy is a rewarding healthcare profession where science, technology, and compassionate patient care come together. Radiation therapists play a vital role in the treatment of cancer and other diseases, working closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and nurses to deliver highly specialized radiation treatments.
The Radiation Therapy Technology Program at SUNY Erie will prepare you with the knowledge, clinical skills, and professional competencies needed for certification and entry-level practice. Through classroom, laboratory (VERT), and extensive clinical experience, you will have hands-on training with state-of-the-art technologies while developing the communication, critical-thinking, and patient-care skills essential to the profession.
Graduates are employed in hospitals, cancer centers, physician practices, and other radiation oncology settings. Additional education and training can lead to advanced career opportunities in medical dosimetry, medical physics, education, administration, research, and the medical technology industry.
Application Process
Application to the Radiation Therapy Technology Program is available online from September through February 15.
All required prerequisites must be completed by February 15 for consideration for the following Fall program start.
Qualified applicants who meet all prerequisites may be invited to interview in the Spring for final selection.
Pre-Admission Recommendations
College Applicants
Applicants who have attended college should meet the following:
High School Applicants
Applicants entering directly from high school should meet the following:
Selection Criteria
Admission to the Radiation Therapy Technology Program is competitive.
Qualified applicants are evaluated based on the following:
Note: Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Credentialing Examination:
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduating.
|
Credentialing Examination Rate |
Number Passed On 1st Attempt |
| Year | Results |
|
2021 |
7/7 |
| 2022 | 2/2 |
| 2023 | 7/8 |
| 2024 | 5/5 |
| 2025 | 7/8 |
|
Current 5-Year Average JRCERT Benchmark 75% |
Total of above: 28/30 (93.3%) |
Job Placement:
The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences, within twelve months of graduating.
|
Job Placement Rate |
Number Employed within 12 months |
| Year | Results |
|
2021 |
6/6 |
| 2022 | 2/2 |
| 2023 | 8/8 |
| 2024 | 5/5 |
| 2025 | 8/8 |
|
Current 5-Year Average JRCERT Benchmark 75% |
Total of above: 29/29 (100%) |
Program Completion:
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length.
|
Program Completion Rate |
Number Graduated |
| Year | Results |
|
2025 |
8/9 |
|
Annual Completion Rate |
88.9% |
*Job placement rate is defined as the number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in radiation therapy. The JRCERT has defined not actively seeking employment as: 1) graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts, 2) graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation, 3) graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours, 4) graduate is on active military duty, and/or 5) graduate is continuing education
Program is currently accredited for a 8 year term 2021-2029 by JRCERT: General program accreditation information and the current accreditation letter can be found at the following link https://www.jrcert.org/programs/suny-erie-community-college-city-campus/
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N Wacker Dr. Suite 2850, Chicago, IL. 60606-3182.
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Website: www.jrcert.org JRCERT
New York Department of Health
Website: NYS DOH
SUNY Erie Community College is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) www.msche.org. SUNY Erie Community College's accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed.
MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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Trajecsys Clinical Management System: $150
Textbooks: Approximately $500
Uniforms Scrubs: Approximately $250
NYS License Application Fee: $120
ARRT Examination Fee: $225
ASRT Student Membership: $35
Review Sessions: $30
CPR: $35
Liability insurance: Varies
Travel expenses to and from off-campus clinical sites
An Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) degree is granted to each student who successfully completes all coursework, required clinical hours and ARRT competencies with grades of "C" or better defined by the program.
New York State licensure is required for employment in New York State. Upon graduation from the program, an individual is eligible to apply for licensure. Passing the national ARRT certification exam is recognized in numerous states but some states require separate applications for additional/required state licensure which must be filed within that state.
New York State DOH requires passing of the national American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification Exam (ARRT) for employment in New York State.