Work-based content
Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1,2,5 |
Competency
Determine appropriate use of brachytherapy |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Competency
Perform quality assurance (QA) on the treatment equipment, including source calibration, source strength checks, source positioning, dosimetry and interlock tests, including after a source exchange |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Handle radioactive sources safely under supervision |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Calculate radiation dose to the worker from a source (including the use of suitable protection) |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Treatment planning for a variety of treatments sites using standard template methods and image- guided methodologies |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 3,5 |
Competency
Evaluate brachytherapy plans for a range of clinical sites and different methodologies |
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| # 7 | Learning outcome 4 |
Competency
Perform an independent dose calculation and treatment calculation |
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| # 8 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Perform QA on the treatment- planning and associated imaging systems |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 3 case-based discussion(s)
- 2 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Perform QA on the treatment equipment | DOPS |
| Create a dose distribution using a standard system for each of intra-cavity and interstitial techniques including image guided techniques | DOPS |
| Perform an independent dose calculation and treatment calculation. | DOPS |
| Perform stock-control audits and source integrity checks on sealed sources within the department | DOPS |
| Handle radioactive sources safely | DOPS |
| Attend an MDT and provide advice to clinical collegues on brachytherapy treatment techniques. | OCE |
| Create a treatment plan for a variety of treatments sites using standard, template methods and image-guided methodologies and present them to colleagues. | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Act safely within the brachytherapy environment.
- Perform routine quality assurance and safety tests on brachytherapy afterloading devices.
- Create a dose distribution using a standard system for each of the intra-cavity and interstitial techniques, including image guided techniques.
- Perform an independent verification of treatment plans, including the dose distribution.
- Provide advice on brachytherapy treatment techniques.