Improve your radiotherapy skills
Radiotherap-e covers the knowledge and practical skills required to implement advanced radiotherapy techniques safely and efficiently. It is suitable for fully qualified practitioners, including clinical oncologists, physicists, radiographers and dosimetrists.
Training in the latest radiotherapy techniques
Accessible online, the programme is packed with interactive features, such as animations, video clips and self-assessment exercises, to reinforce learning on the complex principles involved. Step-by-step descriptions of practical procedures are given, alongside clinical examples. You can also compare techniques, equipment and protocols.
Practise your radiotherapy skills in a virtual environment
You can practise your skills using customised tools that simulate radiotherapy techniques, such as contouring, dose calculation and optimisation.
Radiotherap-e has been produced in the UK by The Royal College of Radiologists, the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, the College of Radiographers and Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare.
This online radiotherapy course is formally recognised and endorsed for continuing professional development by the UK College of Radiographers, one of the leading professional bodies in this field.
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Course content
Radiotherap-e features five core modules that are grouped by subject theme.
You can download the full course curriculum or take a look at the course overview below.
Module 1 – Image-Guided Brachytherapy (IGBT) for Cervix Cancer
- Fundamentals
- IGBT Cervix Terms and Definitions
- Techniques and Equipment
- Dose Targets and Organs at Risk Constraints
- Dose Prescription
- Commissioning IGBT Cervix
- Contouring
- MRI-based Contouring of High-risk Clinical Target Volume (CTV)
- CT-based Contouring of High-risk CTV
- Contouring Organs at Risk Using CT and MRI
- CT-Magnetic Resonance Fusion for Contouring
- Dosimetry
- Applicator Reconstruction
- Methods of Dose Optimisation
- Dose Optimisation – Tandem-ring
- Dose Optimisation – Interstitial Needles
- Plan Evaluation and Dose Modification
- Patient Care
- Logistics
- Role of the Advanced Practitioner
- Feminine Aftercare
Module 2 – Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
- Fundamentals
- Introduction to IMRT
- Target Volume Definition
- Introduction to Objective Functions
- Gamma Index for Clinicians
- Gamma Index for Physicists
- Dosimetry
- Mathematics of Optimisation
- Forward Planned IMRT
- Inverse Planned IMRT
- IMRT Reporting and Prescribing
- Practical Aspects of IMRT Quality Assurance
- Tumour Sites
- Breast Contouring
- Breast IMRT
- Paediatric Cranio-spinal Radiation Therapy
- Pelvic and Para-aortic Nodes
- Prostate Contouring
- Head and Neck Contouring
Module 3 – Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)
- Fundamentals
- Introduction to SRT
- Fiducial Systems for Brain Radiation Therapy
- Small Field Dosimetry for SRT
- Imaging for SRT
- Image Segmentation for SRT
- Brain
- Clinical Indications for Brain SRT
- Immobilisation Systems for Brain SRT
- Treatment Process for Brain SRT
- Linac Preparation, Plan Checking and Treatment Process for Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery and SRT
- Body
- Clinical Rationale and Contouring for Lung SRT
- Immobilisation Systems for Body RT
- Treatment Planning for Lung SRT
Module 4 – Prostate Brachytherapy
- Introduction
- Imaging Modalities and Volume Definition
- Implantation Technique
- Low Dynamic Range Planning
- High Dynamic Range Planning – Catheter Reconstruction
- High Dynamic Range Planning: Plan Optimisation and Evaluation
- Logistics
- Commissioning and Quality Assurance
Module 5 – Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
- Fundamentals
- Fundamentals of IGRT
- Imaging Techniques and Technologies
- Image Quality and Optimisation
- Geometric Error and Impact
- Reducing Geometric Errors
- Tumour sites
- IGRT for Head and Neck
- IGRT for Lung
- IGRT for Prostate and Bladder Cancers
Proton Beam Therapy
- Introduction to Proton Beam
- Indications and Evidence for Proton Beam Therapy
- Characteristics of Clinical Proton Beams
- Treatment Planning and Delivery for Active Pencil Beam Scanning
- Radiation Protection for Proton Beams
- Patient Pathway in PBT Pencil Beam Scanning
- Acute and Late Effects of Proton Treatments
For a full list of all the modules and sessions for our programmes, please go to: http://portal.eintegrity.org/catalogue
Free trial sessions
Below, you can complete some sample e-learning sessions for free. See how the e-learning works and how the interactive features enhance knowledge and understanding.
Just click on the play button to view each session.
Imaging Modalities and Volume Definition for Prostate Brachytherapy
Common imaging modalities for prostate brachytherapy and their characteristics are presented, along with techniques and examples for volume definition using each of the modalities.
IGBT Cervix Terms and Definitions
This session describes the terms and definitions used in image-guided brachytherapy for cervix cancer.
Certificates
On completion, you can download and print off a certificate that is endorsed by the relevant professional body.
Buy now
| Access to the full programme | Cost |
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| Single-user access for 12 months |
£50* |
*excluding VAT where applicable
To purchase a licence, please click on the Buy Now button below.
Multiple or multi-year licences are available. Please contact us for further details.
Buy individual modules (excluding VAT where applicable)
If you do not need access to the full programme, you can buy individual modules. Click on the relevant link(s) below. You can purchase further modules at any time.
