Competency information
Details
Assist with the practical aspects of commissioning new treatment machines/techniques or revalidate the data in use, eg by selecting an appropriate detector, acquiring beam data and critically appraising with respect to reference data
Considerations
- Recommended practice (professional body and other guidance) related to commissioning of equipment, ie prior risk assessment and critical examination
- Manufacturer’s acceptance procedures and departmental processes, ie based on risk assessment regarding the equipment use
- In-depth knowledge of beam production and delivery equipment and systems
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. |