Therapeutic Radiographer study guide
Therapeutic Radiographer · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Therapeutic Radiographer certification examination assesses whether a candidate can safely and competently deliver prescribed radiation therapy. It is intended for radiation therapy technologists, therapeutic radiographers, and final-year students preparing to enter clinical practice, as well as internationally trained practitioners seeking to demonstrate entry-level competence. The Therapeutic Radiographer study guide has 7 sections and about 2,700 words.
01Radiation Physics and Equipment
Radiation physics and equipment tests how photons and electrons are produced, shaped, measured, and delivered by a linear accelerator. Expect calculations involving inverse square, attenuation, half-value layer, percentage depth dose, and output factors, plus equipment function.
389 words, about 2 min02Radiation Protection and Safety
Radiation protection and safety tests how you apply justification, optimization, and dose limitation in a radiotherapy department. Questions often use dose limits, area classification, shielding, personal monitoring, and practical decisions about time, distance, and shielding.
401 words, about 2 min03Patient Care and Management
Patient care and management tests whether you can prepare, support, and monitor patients through simulation and treatment while recognizing when to escalate. It covers consent, communication, immobilization, skin and mucosal toxicity, nutrition, anxiety, and documentation.
396 words, about 2 min04Clinical Oncology and Radiobiology
Clinical oncology and radiobiology tests how tumour biology, staging, treatment intent, and fractionation shape radiotherapy. Expect the linear-quadratic model, the five Rs, acute versus late effects, and common organ tolerances.
357 words, about 2 min05Treatment Planning and Simulation
Treatment planning and simulation tests how imaging, immobilization, volume definition, margin design, and dose calculation produce a deliverable plan. Expect CT simulation, coordinate systems, ICRU volumes, DVH interpretation, and forward versus inverse planning.
384 words, about 2 min06Treatment Delivery and Verification
Treatment delivery and verification tests whether you can reproduce the planned position, deliver the planned dose, and detect deviations before they become errors. It covers set-up, image guidance, record-and-verify systems, in vivo dosimetry, and adaptive action.
388 words, about 2 min07Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Quality assurance and quality control tests the system that keeps equipment, planning, and delivery within tolerance. Expect frequency, tolerance, baseline, action levels, and independent checks for linacs, imaging, TPS, and brachytherapy.
385 words, about 2 min