Physics – FRCR Part 1 - Clinical Oncology CO1 (Online)Non-credit

This course meets the RCR Clinical Oncology (CO1) physics syllabus to prepare a clinical registrar for the RCR oncology physics exam. It will also help prepare a trainee Consultant Radiographer, a technologist and other related staff groups working within or alongside clinical oncology. It may be helpful to researchers and clinical trials staff.

It could also be used as a refresher course for those requiring CPD as part of HCPC, IRMER 2017 and IRR 2017 regulation requirements.

• Gain an understanding of the radiation interactions involved in radiotherapy treatments and radiation imaging.
• Gain a basic understanding of the different radiotherapy treatment units available and how they work.
• Understand how radioactive sources are used in Radiotherapy.
• Understand the principles of radiation treatment planning and the factors that need to be considered when reviewing radiotherapy treatment plans.
• Understand the principles of quality control of radiotherapy equipment and radioactive sources used in therapy.
• Understand the factors involved in accurate irradiation of patients, including dose monitoring & adaptive planning.
• Gain an understanding of radiation protection & legislation relevant to radiotherapy.

Learning outcomes

• Physics relevant to radiotherapy
• Electromagnetic ionising radiation and its interactions in matter
• Radiation dosimetry
• The physics of teletherapy beams (photons, protons, electrons)
• Principles of radiotherapy treatment planning
• Principles of beam therapy equipment
• Quality assurance in radiotherapy
• Radioactive sources in therapy
• Principles of radiation protection including relevant legislation

Duration

Up to 6 months (unless student has not passed RCR exam which gives a further 6 months).

Time commitment

Flexible (39 hours of pre-recorded video lectures and 5 hours of active live remote sessions).

Assessment

Entrance and exit MCQ

This course is suitable for clinical registrars, trainee consultant radiographers, technologists and other related staff groups working within or alongside clinical oncology.

For further information on entry requirements, please contact mdscpdenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk 

Course fee

£550

Please contact mdscpdenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk to express your interest in this course.