Results

After completing the Practical Dosimetry Training for Radiotherapy, participants will be familiar with:

• Understanding dosimetric concepts from a theoretical perspective;
• The operating principles of commonly used detector types;
• Applying reference dosimetry in clinical practice;
• Selecting and characterising measurement equipment;
• Developing a measurement plan;
• Applying Codes of Practice;
• Evaluating dosimetric results based on their uncertainties;
• The principles of primary standards and traceability.

To achieve these learning objectives, VSL provides an experienced professional trainer with extensive practical and technical expertise. There is ample opportunity to discuss participants’ own case studies and questions, enabling them to apply the knowledge gained directly to their daily work. After the training, participants will receive the course material as a reference handbook.

Intended Audience

This training is intended for participants with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline and is delivered at a post-bachelor/academic level.

The course is valuable for both early-career and experienced medical physicists and clinical physics assistants working in radiotherapy departments. Participants may choose to attend the training for:

• External beam radiotherapy (teletherapy) only;
• Brachytherapy only;
• Both teletherapy and brachytherapy.

Terms of payment

Payment is required upon registration.

Training content

The training consists of a number of general modules, modules specifically focused on teletherapy and brachytherapy, and a practical assignment that participants can perform within their own institution. The completed assignment will be reviewed during a follow-up meeting day.

General Modules

• Interaction of ionising radiation with matter
• Dosimetric concepts and quantities
• Absolute dosimetry: general principles
• Primary standards in dosimetry

Teletherapy Modules

• Dosimetry protocols for teletherapy
• Relative dosimetry for teletherapy
• Practical assignment for teletherapy

Estimated number of participants

The training requires a minimum of 5 participants and accommodates a maximum of 10 participants.

If the number of registrations is below the minimum required, VSL reserves the right to cancel the training. In such cases, VSL will contact registered participants to discuss an appropriate solution.