MEDICAL DOSIMETRY STUDENT HANDBOOK c. Participating in clinical activities under the direction of clinical instructors. Students generating treatment plans must be supervised by certified medical dosimetrists and/or certified medical physicists. Any information entered into the patient record must be double-checked and approved by qualified practitioners. d. Students can be assured that they will not be used in place of paid staff. e. Using clinical time wisely and practicing skills when not participating in treatment planning f. Accepting instruction and correction in a professional and positive manner g. Utilizing all opportunities to improve skills and knowledge in the field of medical dosimetry 3. Demonstrating personal conduct indicative of a mature health care professional by: a. Being prompt for class time, conferences and clinical rotations b. Entering hospital/clinic in full student uniform with a valid name tag c. Being dependable, accepting tasks and responsibilities as they are delegated • Students may not drink alcoholic beverages or use drugs that affect sensory or motor skills during school hours. Nor will students be allowed to let such use on personal time affect their performance during school hours • Treating the equipment with respect. Informing proper personnel of problems that may arise with equipment d. Reporting any clinical mistakes to the proper authorities e. Maintaining high ethical and moral standards in clinical and didactic experiences f. Following policies and procedures of the clinical affiliate g. Abiding by hospital policies, as amended from time to time
Students are Responsible to: 1. Clinical Instructor 2. Clinical Preceptor 3. Clinical Coordinator • Program Director • Medical Advisor
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Dosimetry: training in measurement, calculation, and optimization of dose delivery for treatments CT Simulation: initiation of treatment process while determining planning approach to treatment combined with determination of patient position and immobilization devices, scan parameters, design/fabrication of treatment devices, and documentation Treatment Machines: reproducibility of simulation; implementation of treatment planning and calculation parameters; evaluation of accurate and precise treatment delivery Brachytherapy: preparation of brachytherapy sources and equipment; assist in localization verification; execute treatment planning of intracavitary or interstitial brachytherapy procedures (HDR or LDR) Special Procedures: include procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic radiotherapy, superficial treatments, total body or skin irradiation, respiratory gating, craniospinal irradiation Radiation Measurements: application of special methods of radiation measurements including ion chambers, TLD’s, diodes, or film. Chart Checks: weekly checks of parameters in patient charts; ensuring proper treatment documentation Quality Assurance: routine QA procedures in department; QA of machines and equipment in the radiation oncology department
