Competency information

Details

Measure the depth dose curves and profiles of a MV photon beam and evaluate the effect of chamber design

Considerations

  • Characterisation of the photon depth dose curves and profiles and the effect of varying machine parameters
  • Choice of the appropriate chamber
  • Use of a plotting tank and other measurement media (ie solid water)

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Perform required measurements to characterise a treatment beam. 
# 2 Outcome Perform required measurements to establish a treatment machine is suitable for clinical use.
# 4 Outcome Apply the appropriate codes of practice.