Minimum training for radiological technicians to work in radiotherapy teams in the state of Rio de Janeiro

This study addresses radiotherapy as a method to destroy tumor cells using ionizing radiation, highlighting the multidisciplinary nature of the specialty in Brazil, which involves several professionals such as nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, among others. The term "radiotherapy techniques" refers to the operational activities performed by radiology technicians and radiotechnologists, with specific training required by the National Council of Radiology Technicians (CONTER). The objective is to understand CONTER's requirements for working in radiotherapy and to analyze how professional training is being met in the State of Rio de Janeiro. The methodology includes documentary research on the CONTER website to understand its regulations and the use of digital platforms of the Ministry of Education to identify training institutions in the Rio de Janeiro region.