Introduction to HDR Brachytherapy

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  • Author
    Adam Shulman
  • 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 covers the principles and methods of determining the strength of radiation sources, including exposure, activity, and air kerma rate measurements. It walks through the use of equipment such as well chambers and spreadsheets for calculating air kerma rate, addressing key concepts like calibration, quality assurance, and the impact of source strength errors on patient dose delivery. Participants will also engage in discussions on error propagation, data input, and source certification.

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



Attachments

Brachy Equipment Calibration Schedule Template
HDR Source Exchange

Adam Shulman

Chief Medical Physicist
UC Health - US
As the Chief Medical Physicist at UC Health in the United States, Adam Shulman leads a team dedicated to improving radiotherapy treatments for cancer patients. With extensive expertise in the field, Adam is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and safety of complex radiation therapies. His leadership is critical in developing and implementing cutting-edge protocols that push the boundaries of cancer treatment, making him a highly respected figure within UC Health.