Results

After following the training Practical dosimetry for radiotherapy, participants are familiar with:

• Understanding dosimetric concepts from a theoretical point of view;
• Understand the operating principle of commonly used detector types;
• Apply reference dosimetry in practice;
• Select and characterize measurement equipment;
• Autonomously set-up a measurement plan;
• Apply codes of practice in radiotherapy;
• Evaluate dosimetric results based on their uncertainties;
• Understand the principles of primary standards and traceability.

To achieve this, VSL provides a professional trainer with experience and knowledge of practical examples during this training. Of course there is enough room for your own practical examples and questions, so that participants can apply their acquired knowledge. After the training, the theory will be included in the form of a reference work.

Intended Audience

The training is suitable for participants with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical discipline and is given at post-bachelor’s/ academic level.

It will help the participant to increase his/ hers expertise with using dosimetric concepts in practice. The course is beneficial for both starting and more experienced medical physicists, dosimetrists and medical physics engineers working in radiotherapy departments or standards laboratories. It is possible to follow the training for teletherapy only, brachytherapy only or both subjects.

Terms of payment

Payment immediately

Training content

The topics that will be discussed are:

General modules

• Interaction of ionizing radiation with matter
• Dosimetric concepts and quantities
• Absolute dosimetry: general aspects
• Primary standards in dosimetry

Brachytherapie modules

• Dosimetry for brachytherapy
• Dosimetry protocols for brachytherapy
• Practical assignment for brachytherapy

Estimated number of participants

Minimum 5 participants, maximum 10 participants.

If the number of participants remains smaller than the minimum number of participants, VSL reserves the right to cancel this training and will contact the registered participants to offer an alternative.