Training activity information

Details

Calculate the concomitant dose for a patient and justify the use of imaging through risk benefit analysis

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

  • Role of effective doses
  • Risks vs benefits
  • Optimisation of the imaging protocol
  • Use of different IGRT modalities
  • Dose reference levels
  • Imaging protocols

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 2 Outcome

Perform dosimetric and radiobiological calculations.

# 5 Outcome

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

# 7 Outcome

Assess the quality of practice and make recommendations for improvements.