The Radiation Therapy program at Amarillo College was started in 1983 and graduates approximately ten students annually. The curriculum pattern and courses are fully accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The Radiation Therapy program is affiliated with The Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center in Amarillo and the two radiation centers in Lubbock, St. Mary's and University Medical Center.
All facilities are very modern and progressive and offer the latest in radiation therapy equipment.
A typical student will be in the clinical area approximately 1450 clock hours and participate in more than 3000 therapeutic procedures. In addition to the clinical experience, hands-on experience will be provided to teach student in a laboratory type environment. This lab is fully energized with modern therapeutic equipment and a complete darkroom facility housing automatic processing equipment. The energized labs and clinical area are equipped with test instruments designed to teach principles of radiation therapy technology, quality assurance, and radiation protection. Our facilities in Amarillo are truly among the largest and best equipped facilities in the country.