Applicator Commissioning

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  • Author
    Sonja Dieterich
  • 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 course focuses on the commissioning of brachytherapy applicators, covering critical processes such as inventory checks, offset measurements, and transfer tube functionality. Participants will learn about the testing and quality assurance (QA) procedures needed for applicators, including delivery tests and ensuring accurate source positioning. The course also emphasizes staff training, sterilization methods, and the development of an annual QA program to maintain applicator performance and safety.


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


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Sonja Dieterich, PhD

Medical Physicist
UC Davis
Sonja Dieterich, PhD is a highly skilled Medical Physicist at UC Davis, with a focus on advancing radiation oncology treatments. Dr. Dieterich's expertise lies in the development and implementation of innovative radiation therapy techniques, ensuring optimal patient care and outcomes. Her research interests include advanced imaging modalities, treatment planning algorithms, and quality assurance protocols. Dr. Dieterich's dedication to improving the field of radiation oncology has made her a valuable asset to UC Davis and the broader medical community.