IMRT/IGRT: RapidArc Workshop
Venue: Treatment Planning Planning Room; Oncology Conference Room; and Treatment Unit 21EX
Coordinator: Mr. Ahmad Nobah
Faculty: Dr. Yasser Khafaga, Mr. Ahmad Nobah, Mr. Ghadeer Nazer, Dr. Corey Zankowski, Dr. Mohammed Nasmi
Prerequisite Course: RO1-CEC entitled “IMRT/IGRT"
Workshop Description
Show and tell workshop where participants will be walked-though step-by-step demonstration of all aspects of RapidArc process. It will cover the following:
- Introduction to arc therapy
- Clinical cases will be reviewed
- Technical Aspects: Fixed-angle vs. RapidArc IMRT Comparison
- Step-By-Step RapidArc Planning Process
- Step-by-step patient-specific QA procedures for RapidArc plans
Target Audience
This workshop is aimed at radiation oncologists, radiation physicists and radiation therapists interested in the RapidArc technique. Basic knowledge of radiation oncology and radiation physics is a prerequisite. Experience in IMRT planning and treatment will be an asset.
Note: Limited number of participants will be taken for this practical workshop. Priority selection criteria will be followed (matching needs of clinics and first come first serve basis).
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