Competency information

Details

Use the relevant codes of practice (kV, MV, electrons), including traceability, and establish the required factors, including performing inter-comparisons, and compare with the current values

Considerations

  • The physics of dosimetry
  • All the codes, their need and application
  • Associated uncertainties within the calibration process and the impact on clinical dosimetry
  • Appreciation of stability of calibration factors used in the department and their impact on dose prescribing
  • Definitions of the various factors and understanding of required measurement processes
  • Chamber construction and its relevance to these factors
  • Codes of practice

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 4 Outcome Apply the appropriate codes of practice.