Radiography is a great healthcare career, focused on diagnosing and treating illness using specialist imaging and radiation technologies. There are two main types: diagnostic radiographers and therapeutic radiographers, which this activity focuses on.

Therapeutic Radiography Recap

Therapeutic radiographers work in cancer care and are the only healthcare professionals trained to plan and deliver radiotherapy.

Radiotherapy can be used on its own or alongside surgery and chemotherapy, helping to treat different types of cancer.

You can visit our Exploring Vocations page to:

• Learn what therapeutic radiographers do day to day
• Understand the differences between diagnostic and therapeutic radiography
• Hear from current students and professionals

Already confident in your knowledge? Try our quiz!

Therapeutic Radiographer: Fact or Fiction?

You have shown that you know the different between therapeutic and diagnostic radiography. Now try and sort the fact from the fiction with the next set of statements.

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Final thoughts

You have learned about the role of a therapeutic radiographer and how it differs from diagnostic radiography. You have explored the responsibilities, values and skills needed to succeed in this role. Now, can you imagine yourself using these skills to make a difference as a therapeutic radiographer?