Aim
This online interactive course aims to provide high level teaching in line with current RCR guidance relating to physics and radiobiology.
Target Audience
- Advanced/Consultant radiographers requiring education/refresher in this topic
- Ambitious radiographers who are supported by their host trust in developing their career towards consultant level practice
Date and Duration
Date:
Physics: Monday 24th - Friday 28th March 2025
Radiobiology: Monday 31st March 2025
Duration:
6 days (Taught Remotely)
Content and Certification
- Electromagnetic radiation and particle interactions with tissue
- MV and kV equipment and design of facilities
- Radiation dosimetry, calibration and practical dose measurement
- Properties of MV radiation beams
- Treatment planning
- Quality assurance in radiotherapy
- Radiation protection and legislation
- Brachytherapy
- Radiobiology
In addition to the lecture series, there will be daily, 1 hour tutorial sessions.
There will be a short multiple choice question physics assessment following the last tutorial on Friday morning
Electronic Certificate of Attendance
Number of Places and Cost
Number of places:
30
Cost:
£450
Venue
Venue:
Taught remotely via Microsoft Teams
Contact
E-mail us about this course:
ccf-tr.clinicaleducation@nhs.net
Call us on: 0151 556 5790
