A radiation therapist is an allied health professional who requires specialized training and knowledge for the application of ionizing radiation to cancer patients across all health populations and demographics. The radiation therapist professional is in high demand, nationally, and is essential for Duke Health’s continued ability to provide quality care in delivering radiation treatments to cancer patients.
Program Highlights
- Hands-on learning: Our curriculum mixes didactic and hands-on clinical experience
- Experience with cutting-edge technology: Varian linear accelerators, Ethos intelligence, CT/PET CT simulators, dedicated MRI scanner
- Specialized treatments and techniques: Total body irradiation (TBI), scleroderma (TBI), total skin irradiation (TSI), adaptive radiation therapy, brachytherapy
- Small class size: Small cohort class size ensures individualized attention and personalized clinical competency development
- World-class education: Our instructors have over 130 years of combined clinical experience
Hear from Duke Radiation Therapists
"Radiation therapy isn't just about delivering treatments – it's about creating a supportive, human connection. Seeing patients leave their last day of radiation healthier, stronger and with renewed hope is the most rewarding part of my job."
—Lauren Cameron, RT(R)(T)
—Lauren Cameron, RT(R)(T)
"Just knowing you can bring a smile to someone facing a tough cancer journey – that's what's rewarding. We see patients daily, sometimes for up to six weeks, and you develop real relationships. I just want them to feel valued, like they have a voice and someone in their corner."
—Kathryn Sullivan, BS, RT(R)(T)
—Kathryn Sullivan, BS, RT(R)(T)
"It's a privilege to support patients through the challenges of cancer treatment. It's incredibly fulfilling to be able to offer them not just treatment but a sense of joy and connection as they come for their daily sessions."
— Bree Bynum, BS, RT(R)(T)
— Bree Bynum, BS, RT(R)(T)