Radiation Safety &
Emergency Procedures

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  • Author
    Steven Moeckly
  • Course level
    Basic
  • Course language
    English
  • Video time
    60 min
  • CPD Credits
    0


Table of Contents
Overview
Attachments
Meet the Author

01

Overview

in 1 week
Course Overview
04:52
Prescription
05:52

02

Patient Import

in 2 weeks
Patient Import
07:52
Providing a UID
04:52
Removing unwanted slices
10:55
Quiz 1
1 questions

03

Contouring

in 3 weeks
External Creation (Auto Contouring Tool)
10:55
Target Contouring
04:52
OARs Contouring
10:55
Quiz 2
1 questions

04

Plan Creation

free
Importing Templates
04:52
Setting the Prescription
07:52
Calculation Parameters
10:55
Adjusting Beams
10:55
Stage 1 Calculation and Analysis
04:52
Stage 2 Calculation and Analysis
07:52
Quiz 3
1 questions

05

DVH Analysis

free
DVH Analysis
00:00
Plan Approval
00:00

06

Plan Report

free
Plan Report Generation
00:00

07

Plan Adaption

free
Plan Adaption
00:00

08

Plan Delivery

free
Plan Delivery
00:00
Certificate of Completion (non-graded)
Certificate of Completion (graded)
0 questions

Summary:

This session focuses on radiation safety and emergency procedures related to HDR brachytherapy. It covers safety protocols for staff and patients, with a focus on understanding dose limits and the operation of the afterloader and treatment console. Additionally, the session provides practical guidelines for handling emergencies, establishing clear emergency procedures, conducting drills, and ensuring the safe retraction of a radiation source in case of an emergency. The importance of having well-prepared teams and appropriate emergency equipment is emphasized.

- Duration: 60 min
- Language: English
- Country: US
- Level: Basic




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Radiation Safety and Emergency Procedures

Steven Moeckly

Chief Physicist
Sanford Health - US
Steven Moeckly serves as the Chief Physicist at Sanford Health in the United States. He oversees the implementation and management of radiation therapy treatments, ensuring they are delivered safely and effectively. With years of experience in the field, Steven has been instrumental in shaping the radiotherapy protocols at Sanford Health, improving both treatment quality and patient outcomes. His leadership and technical expertise make him a key figure in the institution's radiotherapy department.