Radiation Oncology Technology
This program trains technologists to perform technical procedures related to radiation therapy treatments. You will develop the skills needed to plan treatments and apply basic simulation and dosimetry techniques.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains individuals to become radiation oncology technologists by providing them with the skills and knowledge to correctly carry out technical tasks, make informed and appropriate decisions, establish and maintain harmonious and relevant relationships with patients and colleagues, evolve in their field of activity and conscientiously fullfil their professional duties.
From the moment they enter the job market, graduates of the Radiation Oncology Technology program are capable of competently performing all of the tasks related to radiation therapy treatments in a professional manner. Where treatment planning is concerned, they have the skills and knowledge to apply basic simulation and dosimetry techniques.
Radiation oncology technologists practise their profession exclusively in hospital settings, as part of a multidisciplinary team. In order to obtain a licence to practice, graduates meet the criteria established by the Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec.
In addition to mastering scientific and technical applications, where all actions require the utmost precision and where exact calculations are critical, radiation oncology therapists must also have human relations aptitudes, which are necessary when dealing with cancer patients for the duration of their treatment.
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Note: Radiological Technicians Act (Loi sur les techniciens en radiologie)
Actes constituant l’exercice
Constitue l’exercice de la profession de technicien en radiologie tout acte qui a pour objet d’exécuter un travail technique comportant l’utilisation de rayons X ou de radio éléments sur un être vivant à des fins thérapeutiques ou diagnostiques (1993, c. 47, a. 7).
Ordonnance obligatoire
Un technicien en radiologie ne peut poser un acte décrit à l’article 7 pour des fins thérapeutiques que selon ordonnance écrite et sous surveillance d’un médecin. Il ne peut poser un acte décrit à l’article 7 pour des fins diagnostiques que selon ordonnance écrite et sous surveillance d’un médecin, d’un médecin vétérinaire, d’un dentiste ou d’une personne détenant un permis visé à l’article 186 du Code des professions (1973, c. 47, a. 8).
This program trains individuals to become radiation oncology technologists by providing them with the skills and knowledge to correctly carry out technical tasks, make informed and appropriate decisions, establish and maintain harmonious and relevant relationships with patients and colleagues, evolve in their field of activity and conscientiously fullfil their professional duties.
From the moment they enter the job market, graduates of the Radiation Oncology Technology program are capable of competently performing all of the tasks related to radiation therapy treatments in a professional manner. Where treatment planning is concerned, they have the skills and knowledge to apply basic simulation and dosimetry techniques.
Radiation oncology technologists practise their profession exclusively in hospital settings, as part of a multidisciplinary team. In order to obtain a licence to practice, graduates meet the criteria established by the Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec.
In addition to mastering scientific and technical applications, where all actions require the utmost precision and where exact calculations are critical, radiation oncology therapists must also have human relations aptitudes, which are necessary when dealing with cancer patients for the duration of their treatment.
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Note: Radiological Technicians Act (Loi sur les techniciens en radiologie)
Actes constituant l’exercice
Constitue l’exercice de la profession de technicien en radiologie tout acte qui a pour objet d’exécuter un travail technique comportant l’utilisation de rayons X ou de radio éléments sur un être vivant à des fins thérapeutiques ou diagnostiques (1993, c. 47, a. 7).
Ordonnance obligatoire
Un technicien en radiologie ne peut poser un acte décrit à l’article 7 pour des fins thérapeutiques que selon ordonnance écrite et sous surveillance d’un médecin. Il ne peut poser un acte décrit à l’article 7 pour des fins diagnostiques que selon ordonnance écrite et sous surveillance d’un médecin, d’un médecin vétérinaire, d’un dentiste ou d’une personne détenant un permis visé à l’article 186 du Code des professions (1973, c. 47, a. 8).
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
Available in 3 institutions
3 years
Technical Program