The Radiation Oncology Training Program is structured in two major phases. This sequencing is to ensure that you develop foundation knowledge and skills during Phase 1 and then have the opportunity to further develop your abilities and breadth of practice during Phase 2 of the training program.
Training is undertaken through accredited network training sites. You will rotate to several training sites throughout your training, and must ensure that you are not at only one site.
Directors of Training (DoTs) are crucial to the success of your training and it is suggested that you meet with your DoT at the earliest opportunity to discuss your first few months of training. You will also receive training from and be assessed by Clinical Supervisors and other members of multidisciplinary clinical teams at your site.
Discover more about our Radiation Oncology Training Program below. New Trainee Information Learning Outcomes and Training Program HandbookWe encourage you to review the Learning Outcomes and Radiation Oncology Training Program Handbook. The Learning Outcomes articulates what is expected of atrainee from their first day of specialist practice. The Training Program Handbook is a comprehensive guide with information on training program requirements, assessment tools, instructions, policies, and links to resources.Training Requirements ChecklistsThe College has also developed checklist to assist you with progressing through each Phase of training.Phase 1 ChecklistPhase 2 ChecklistePortfolioThe below page has been developed to help you navigate the system and includes helpful video tutorials and FAQs. The ePortfolio system also contains in-built FAQs that can be accessed by users by clicking the “Content” button on the menu bar at the top of the page and selecting “FAQs” from the list. To help you navigate through the ePortfolio, please visit the ePortfolio resources page. ePortfolio ResourcesEuropean Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO)Radiation Oncology trainees are entitled to complimentary affiliate membership with ESTRO, which provides access to ESTRO newsletters, discounts on ESTRO publications and handbooks, access toESTRO guidelines and discounts to ESTRO courses and conferences, as well as free subscription tothe Green Journal (European Journal of Radiotherapy and Oncology). Training Site Orientation Training sites provide an orientation at the commencement of a training year and when a trainee commences at a new accredited training site. The orientation should address:Introduction: to staff, particularly key staff members; so that the phase of training and the responsibility of the trainee is known by allThe role and relationships between trainees, CSs, other members of the healthcare team, DoT and managers within the training site and training network (where applicable)The department layout and equipmentArrangements and organisation of the dedicated onsite protected teachingTraining on any systems in use (i.e. PACS)Case-mix description / models of care / work practicesIndigenous health processes and resourcesTraining on all processes pertaining to receiving referrals, undertaking procedures, report writing, rostering, after hours and on call work and OH&S proceduresThe administrative arrangements and organisational structures within the training siteTrainee management (supervision, training and teaching processes)Awareness of the location of all resources available including policies and procedures related to discrimination, bullying, harassment, and cultural safetyTrainee support programsPatient safety training applicable to the siteTrainees should meet with their DoT within the first two weeks of starting a new rotation. What is the Faculty of Radiation Oncology and how can I get involved in the College? The RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology (FRO) is the peak body for the profession of radiation oncology in Australia and New Zealand. The Faculty has a number of committees that develop policy and support decision making across the Faculty.Faculty of Radiation Oncology Committee StructureA key committee under Faculty Council is the Radiation Oncology Education and Training Committee (ROETC). ROETC is responsible for the training, education and examination conduct and structures. It is the primary decision making body regarding trainee matters and its membership is made up of College fellows and chaired by the Chief Censor.One way that you can get involved in the College is through the Radiation Oncology Trainee Committee (ROTC) which represents trainees, and provides a link between trainees and other committees. Through membership of ROTC you can represent your fellow trainees on the below College committees.Radiation Oncology Education and Training Committee (including its sub-committees/working groups) Learning Experiences and Outcomes Committee (LEO)Māori, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Executive Committee (MATEC)Digital Health CommitteeEconomics and Workforce Committee (EWC)Radiation Oncology Research Committee (RORC)Quality Improvement Committee (QIC)Annual Scientific Meeting Management Committee (including Training and Learning Day) Other College committees or working groups as requiredCurrent Opportunities Radiation Oncology Training Policies The College has several policies relating to training which set out the appropriate standard of behaviour or actions expected by the College.Our policies are formally documented and provide a framework within which operating procedures may be developed. Radiation Oncology Training Policies Education Opportunities For more information on additional education opportunities please visit this page. If you have any questions or require further assistance please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We encourage you to review the Learning Outcomes and Radiation Oncology Training Program Handbook.
The Learning Outcomes articulates what is expected of atrainee from their first day of specialist practice. The Training Program Handbook is a comprehensive guide with information on training program requirements, assessment tools, instructions, policies, and links to resources.
The College has also developed checklist to assist you with progressing through each Phase of training.
The below page has been developed to help you navigate the system and includes helpful video tutorials and FAQs.
The ePortfolio system also contains in-built FAQs that can be accessed by users by clicking the “Content” button on the menu bar at the top of the page and selecting “FAQs” from the list. To help you navigate through the ePortfolio, please visit the ePortfolio resources page.
ePortfolio Resources
Radiation Oncology trainees are entitled to complimentary affiliate membership with ESTRO, which provides access to ESTRO newsletters, discounts on ESTRO publications and handbooks, access toESTRO guidelines and discounts to ESTRO courses and conferences, as well as free subscription tothe Green Journal (European Journal of Radiotherapy and Oncology).
Training sites provide an orientation at the commencement of a training year and when a trainee commences at a new accredited training site. The orientation should address:
Trainees should meet with their DoT within the first two weeks of starting a new rotation.
The RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology (FRO) is the peak body for the profession of radiation oncology in Australia and New Zealand. The Faculty has a number of committees that develop policy and support decision making across the Faculty.
Faculty of Radiation Oncology Committee Structure
A key committee under Faculty Council is the Radiation Oncology Education and Training Committee (ROETC). ROETC is responsible for the training, education and examination conduct and structures. It is the primary decision making body regarding trainee matters and its membership is made up of College fellows and chaired by the Chief Censor.
One way that you can get involved in the College is through the Radiation Oncology Trainee Committee (ROTC) which represents trainees, and provides a link between trainees and other committees. Through membership of ROTC you can represent your fellow trainees on the below College committees.
Current Opportunities
The College has several policies relating to training which set out the appropriate standard of behaviour or actions expected by the College.
Our policies are formally documented and provide a framework within which operating procedures may be developed.
Radiation Oncology Training Policies
For more information on additional education opportunities please visit this page.
If you have any questions or require further assistance please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.