Accreditation
The Gateway Radiation Therapy program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182; 312-704-5300; mail@jrcert.org.
The program’s current award is 8 years and the next review is in 2030. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
Program Effectiveness Data
Important Information
Mission
The mission of the Radiation Therapy Program is to provide an academically rigorous and innovative learner centered JRCERT accredited educational program that will render qualified and compassionate radiation therapists for the community.
Goals
Goal/Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate critical thinking.
- Students will accurately perform new patient set-ups.
- Students will create and develop a treatment plan
Goal/Outcome 2: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Students will utilize appropriate communication skills in the clinical setting.
- Students will demonstrate effective written communication.
- Students will demonstrate effective oral communication.
Goal/Outcome 3: Students will exhibit ethical and professional behaviors appropriate of a health care professional.
- Students will display professionalism in the clinical setting.
- Students demonstrate professional growth through participation in continuing education and professional activities.
Goal 4: Students will demonstrate specific skills necessary to be competent entry level Radiation Therapy Professionals.
- Students will accurately perform all treatment procedures.
- Students will demonstrate basic simulation skills.
Clinical Curriculum
The structure of the curriculum is such that courses are offered in sequence and progress in complexity. It offers appropriate didactic content and ample supervised clinical education to ensure sufficient opportunity to achieve all didactic and clinical requirements established by the ARRT.
Manchester Campus Clinical Instruction will take place at the following sites:
- Backus Hospital, Norwich, CT (37 miles)
- Hartford Hospital Radiation Oncology Department, Hartford, CT (8 miles)
- Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center, Avon, CT (23 miles)
- Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, CT (20 miles)
- DeQuattro Community Cancer Care, Manchester, CT (3 miles)
- Middlesex Memorial Hospital, Middlesex, CT (23 miles)
- Mid-State Medical Center Radiation Oncology Department, Meriden, CT (25 miles)
- UConn Health Center - John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington, CT (15.5 miles)
- St. Francis Care, Hartford, CT (8 miles)
- NRRON, LLC Cancer Center, Enfield, CT (23 miles)
- St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT (51 miles)
- Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT (47 miles)
- Lawrence & Memorial Cancer Center, Waterford, CT (41 miles)
- Smilow Cancer Hospital Hamden, Hamden, CT (40 miles)
- Smilow Cancer Hospital Trumbull, Trumbull, CT (62 miles)
Note: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from class and clinical assignments.
Radiation Therapy Program Estimated Program Costs 2025-2026 Academic Year
Costs listed below are estimated fees for the program (22 months). Costs do not include the prerequisite or pre-admission courses. Costs do not include housing or transportation, gas for the travel to the Program Classroom, Laboratory, or clinical education sites. Costs do not include supplies needed to complete courses such as notebooks, folders, computer-print cartridges, printing paper, computer, etc. All costs are estimated and tuition and fees for the Radiography program are determined by the Board of Regents for Higher Education, which sets these rates on behalf of all institutions within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. Accordingly, tuition increases are announced at the discretion of CSCU so the total estimated costs listed may increase. Documentation and administration of mandatory immunizations and tests are required. Costs may vary depending on the number of immunizations and tests needed and healthcare provider fees. The immunizations, tests and program fees are estimated, non-refundable and subject to change. Students are encouraged to contact the Connecticut State Community College - Manchester Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for assistance and advice regarding financial aid.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
This form is used to apply for federal student financial aid, including grants and loans. The priority deadline for completed FAFSA applications is July 1st to ensure that funds are made available. Electronic applications can be filled at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
All additional financial aid questions should be addressed at the Financial Aid Services Office at CT State Community College - Manchester, Great Path, MS#17, Manchester, CT 06045
Scholarships
Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships that are available through the Manchester Foundation. Information and application procedures may be located at: https://manchesterscholarship.org/
Estimated CT State-Manchester Radiation Therapy Cost List |
Approximate Costs |
| Tuition: 12 hours + college service fees + clinical program fees - level 1 | $3,120.00 / semester (Fall and Spring) $308.00 /1 credit (Winter) $1,331.00 / 6 credits (Summer) |
| Textbooks | $1000-$1,200 for the entire program |
| Uniforms based on 2 pants, 2 tops and optional lab coat with required embroidery | $190.00 |
| Criminal Background check and Immunization Document tracker | $102.00 |
| Drug Testing Required 10 panel |
$37.00 |
| Trajecsys https://www.trajecsys.com/ |
$150.00 |
| Parking | Many clinical sites have free parking. Some sites are up to $8.00 a day. |
| ASRT Professional membership dues | $35.00 annually |
| CSRT | $10.00 annually |
| CPR course for Healthcare Providers | Paid for by CT State / Manchester Grant $85.00 |
Accreditation
The Manchester Radiation Therapy program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182; 312-704-5300; mail@jrcert.org.
The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
Program Effectiveness Data
The Radiation Therapy program curriculum, accreditation, and learning outcomes vary by campus. Each campus differentiates course offerings and sequencing to some degree based on clinical capacity, student enrollment and Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approval.
Learn more about each program below.
