3.3 Perform absolute dose determination in external beam radiotherapy according to established protocols
Recommended Training
- Review and report on history and development of absolute dose determination for external beam radiotherapy.
- Gain a full understanding of the IAEA TRS398 Code of Practice and it’s applications. Write a brief summary of the essential features for x-ray and electron beams.
- Explain differences between TRS 398 and other current protocols for MV and kV x-ray beams.
- Determine the radiation quality for different types of radiation.
- Perform determinations of absorbed dose under reference conditions using the TRS 398 Code of Practice for different types of beams in the department.
- Perform cross calibration procedures for photons and electrons.
- Analyse the uncertainty of dose calibration.
- Perform procedures under examination conditions with qualified ROMPs.
Training, Evidence and Notes
- Down Day training Program
- Photon chamber cross calibration and absolute dose determination (August 2008)
- Electron chamber cross calibration and absolute dose determination (September 2008)
- TG-51 summery
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