MTMI--Medical Dosimetry: An Initial Training Course/Part II

Medical Technology Management Institute

Phone: 1-800-765-MTMI (6864)

Medical Dosimetry:

An Initial Training Course/Part II

Course Overview

Increasingly, dosimetrists must be concerned with their professional role relative to others. Moreover, as complexity within radiation therapy escalates, there are increased demands on dosimetrists and physicists to deal with numerous technologies, including computers, electron beams, IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic radiotherapy, brachytherapy and other new dedicated technologies. Accurately define treatment volumes, avoidance of critical structures, selection of planning techniques, plan optimization and plan evaluation for effective delivery are common to all these treatment methods. Specialty treatments for pediatric patients and the re-treatment of previously treated patients offer unique challenges.

This course reviews the key issues in each of these topics, heightening understanding and performance for either a novice or experienced dosimetrists as well as therapists. The didactic lectures, offered by physicists and certified dosimetrists, over three days, covers the basic concepts of each topic and their use in day-to-day practice. Content is thorough and specific. The course will fulfill the need for didactic lectures and provide clinical insight to implement knowledge gained in practical setting. Day 4 is planned as a practicum using treatment planning systems. Attendees seeking professional development opportunities and/or in preparation for the MDCB certification exam are encouraged to attend.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of
this course,
participants will be able to:

Understand the professional role of dosimetrists relative to therapists, physicists, and radiation oncologists.
Review computer technologies commonly used in radiation therapy clinics.
Review 3D Planning, defining appropriate volumes, with avoidance of critical structures, essential for 3DCRT, IMRT, and other advances planning.
Review basic electron beam physics, clinical uses, and dose calculations.
Review irregular field calculations and other special dosimetry calculations.
Review specialty technologies: IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, total body irradiation, brachytherapy, and basic proton beam technology.
Review the quality assurance of physics equipment and treatment planning systems.
Review the important role of radiobiology and radiation protection in radiation therapy.

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Faculty

Wesley Culberson, PhD

Nishele Lenards, MS, CMD, RT(R)(T)

Kristie Slattery, CMD, R.T. (R)(T)

Marissa Sheehan, CMD

Course Credit

An application for 28 continuing medical education credits for Certified Medical Dosimetrists recognized by the MDCB and 28 hours of Category A credits for Radiation Therapists recognized by the ARRT, has been filed. A certificate of attendance will be provided for each individual upon completion of the course. All attendees must attend the entire course to receive full credit.

Recommended Reading

On the first day of the course you will be given a course syllabus containing all the course material.
In addition we recommend these books:
"Physics of Radiation Therapy", and

Acknowledgements

MTMI would like to thank the following vendors for support of this course:

Course Schedule

Day 1 - 7:30am - 5:00pm
(lunch on your own)

Professional Relations and Responsibilties
Computers and Networking in Radiation Oncology
Pediatrics
Total Body Irradiation (TBI)
Re-treatments
Problem Solving

Day 2 - 8:30am - 5:00pm
(lunch on your own)

Head and Neck IMRT
The Role of PET/CT in Radiation Therapy
Homogeneous vs. Heterogeneous Treatment Planning
Electron Beam Physics; Clinical and Calculations
Irregular Fields/Clarkson Calculations and Special Calcs
IGRT Radiotherapy

Day 3 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
(lunch on your own)

Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Advanced IMRT
Radiation Protection
QA of Physics Equipment and Radiation Therapy
QA of Treatment Planning Computers
Radiobiology
Proton Beam Basics

Day 4 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
(lunch on your own)

Treatment Planning Practicum

Schedule is subject to change.

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Milwaukee, WI - 2012 & 2013 Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield 375 South Moorland Road Brookfield, WI 53005 262-364-1100 www.sheraton.com/milwaukeebrookfield MTMI Guest Room Rate: $89/single $99/double Make hotel reservations no later than 2 weeks before the event Identify yourself as an MTMI attendee Guest Room Rate Includes: 15% discount for food and beverage in Alferes Restaurant Complimentary internet Complimentary microwave and refrigerator upon request and availability Free Parking Complimentary airport shuttle (Contact hotel front desk for shuttle times and to make arrangements for pick up. 262-364-1100) Complimentary shuttle to and from MTMI Reception on first night of course	Program Location: MTMI Education Center 20900 Swenson Dr., Suite 650 Waukesha, WI 53186 262-717-9797
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