Advanced Radiotherapy

About Course

Radiotherap-e covers the knowledge and practical skills required to implement advanced radiotherapy techniques safely and efficiently. It is suitable for fully qualified practitioners, including clinical oncologists, physicists, radiographers and dosimetrists, around the world.

Training in the latest radiotherapy techniques

Accessible online, the programme is packed with interactive features, such as animations, video clips and self-assessment exercises, to reinforce learning on the complex principles involved. Step-by-step descriptions of practical procedures are given, alongside clinical examples. You can also compare techniques, equipment and protocols.

Practise your radiotherapy skills in a virtual environment

You can practise your skills using customised tools that simulate radiotherapy techniques, such as contouring, dose calculation and optimisation.

Course Content

Module 1 – Image-Guided Brachytherapy (IGBT) for Cervix Cancer
Fundamentals -IGBT Cervix Terms and Definitions -Techniques and Equipment -Dose Targets and Organs at Risk Constraints -Dose Prescription -Commissioning IGBT Cervix Contouring -MRI-based Contouring of High-risk Clinical Target Volume (CTV) -CT-based Contouring of High-risk CTV -Contouring Organs at Risk Using CT and MRI -CT-Magnetic Resonance Fusion for Contouring Dosimetry -Applicator Reconstruction -Methods of Dose Optimisation -Dose Optimisation – Tandem-ring -Dose Optimisation – Interstitial Needles -Plan Evaluation and Dose Modification Patient Care -Logistics -Role of the Advanced Practitioner -Feminine Aftercare

Module 2 – Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
Fundamentals -Introduction to IMRT -Target Volume Definition -Introduction to Objective Functions -Gamma Index for Clinicians -Gamma Index for Physicists Dosimetry -Mathematics of Optimisation -Forward Planned IMRT -Inverse Planned IMRT -IMRT Reporting and Prescribing -Practical Aspects of IMRT Quality Assurance Tumour Sites -Breast Contouring -Breast IMRT -Paediatric Cranio-spinal Radiation Therapy -Pelvic and Para-aortic Nodes -Prostate Contouring -Head and Neck Contouring

Module 3 – Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)
Fundamentals Introduction to SRT Fiducial Systems for Brain Radiation Therapy Small Field Dosimetry for SRT Imaging for SRT Image Segmentation for SRT Brain -Clinical Indications for Brain SRT -Immobilisation Systems for Brain SRT -Treatment Process for Brain SRT -Linac Preparation, Plan Checking and Treatment Process for Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery and SRT -Body -Clinical Rationale and Contouring for Lung SRT -Immobilisation Systems for Body RT -Treatment Planning for Lung SRT

Module 4 – Prostate Brachytherapy
Introduction Imaging Modalities and Volume Definition Implantation Technique Low Dynamic Range Planning High Dynamic Range Planning – Catheter Reconstruction High Dynamic Range Planning: Plan Optimisation and Evaluation Logistics Commissioning and Quality Assurance

Module 5 – Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
Fundamentals Fundamentals of IGRT Imaging Techniques and Technologies Image Quality and Optimisation Geometric Error and Impact Reducing Geometric Errors Tumour sites -IGRT for Head and Neck -IGRT for Lung -IGRT for Prostate and Bladder Cancers

Proton Beam Therapy
Introduction to Proton Beam Indications and Evidence for Proton Beam Therapy Characteristics of Clinical Proton Beams Treatment Planning and Delivery for Active Pencil Beam Scanning Radiation Protection for Proton Beams Patient Pathway in PBT Pencil Beam Scanning Acute and Late Effects of Proton Treatments

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