Training activity information

Details

Undertake quality assurance and dosimetry of equipment/systems associated with brachytherapy

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the traineeā€‹.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

  • For example: U/S, MR, TPS, CT, applicator QC, cross-calibration and chamber selection
  • HDR unit (daily/monthly/routine QA)
  • Guidance, legislation
  • Tolerances
  • Code of practice
  • Dosimetry chain

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Perform required measurements to establish brachytherapy and specialist treatment machines are suitable for clinical use, interpret results and instigate corrective action where required.

# 4 Outcome

InterpretĀ and apply the regulatory framework on the safe use of radioactive sources in a clinical environment.