Training activity information

Details

Assist in the commissioning or re-validation of treatment equipment or techniques

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

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

  • Risk assessment
  • Collection and analysis of data for new equipment or technique
  • Re-validation of existing beam data and critical analysis of agreement
  • Commissioning of a new treatment technique
  • Commissioning of a new or upgraded treatment planning system
  • Critical exam
  • Impact on the outcomes, safety and experience of patients
  • Patient and public involvement in commissioning plans

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome

Perform required measurements to establish whether a treatment machine is suitable for clinical use and apply corrective actions where required.

# 4 Outcome

Critically appraise the application of radiotherapy treatments and techniques and make recommendations considering safety, efficacy, outcomes and the suitability and impact on the patient.

# 5 Outcome

Evaluate the application of novel and evolving techniques and treatments in radiotherapy.

# 6 Outcome

Plan for adoption and validation of new techniques and equipment in radiotherapy.

# 7 Outcome

Assess the quality of practice and make recommendations for improvements.

# 8 Outcome

Practice effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, patient centred radiotherapy treatments.