MEDN68482
Radiotherapy Dosimetry
15
Semester 2
Postgraduate Taught
Level 6
Geoff Budgell
Unit coordinator
School of Medical Sciences
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5
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<p>The unit will explore the different methods of dose measurement used in contemporary radiotherapy for:</p>
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the calibration of radiotherapy treatment units</li>
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collection of data for treatment planning</li>
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carrying out and verifying radiation protection calculations</li>
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commissioning of new treatment machines</li>
<li>
commissioning new treatment techniques</li>
<li>
verification of treatment delivery</li>
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<p> The principles of absolute dosimetry used in the UK including national Codes of Practice will be explored.</p><p> Differing types of measurement device and their functionality will be assessed. The dosimetric challenges associated with new modalities such as protons, MR linacs, FFF beams and small-field dosimetry will be highlighted.</p><p> Measurement data will be analysed and interpreted in order to enable student to evaluate the quality and meaning of radiotherapy measurements.</p></div>
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<div>
<p>The unit will explore the different methods of dose measurement used in contemporary radiotherapy for:</p>
<ul>
<li>
the calibration of radiotherapy treatment units</li>
<li>
collection of data for treatment planning</li>
<li>
carrying out and verifying radiation protection calculations</li>
<li>
commissioning of new treatment machines</li>
<li>
commissioning new treatment techniques</li>
<li>
verification of treatment delivery</li>
</ul>
<p>The principles of absolute dosimetry used in the UK including national Codes of Practice will be explored.</p><p>Differing types of measurement device and their functionality will be assessed. The dosimetric challenges associated with new modalities such as protons, MR linacs, FFF beams and small-field dosimetry will be highlighted.</p><p>Measurement data will be analysed and interpreted in order to enable student to evaluate the quality and meaning of radiotherapy measurements.</p></div>
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<p>The unit aims to:</p><p> Enable students to identify and describe the different types of dosimetric measurement used within radiotherapy, to explain which type of measurement is appropriate for different contexts and to analyse & interpret measured radiotherapy data.</p></div>
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Other
50%
2
Written assignment (inc essay)
30%
9
Set exercise
20%
<p>PC based multiple choice examination</p>
<p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Feedback is given at the end of each session or unit</p><p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Written feedback provided within 15 working days for all assessments</p>
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Tutorials
35
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