Training activity information
Details
Participate in correction of the dose output calibration of an external beam treatment machine
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
- Circumstances, tolerances and rationale behind recalibration
- Technical understanding of output calibration process
- Recommendations, guidance, roles and responsibilities surrounding calibration
- Calculations and recording of data
- Effect on the patients’ treatments
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. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Practice effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, patient centred radiotherapy treatments. |