Accelerator Training Course Objectives: • Set a standard or baseline for training of service personnel • Addresses the need for better credentials • Comply with CNSC training recommendations as outlined in document C 200 -e
Accelerator Training Course Target Audience • New service personnel (electronics) • Physics Residents
Accelerator Training Course Learning Objectives • Fundamental understanding of Accelerator engineering principles, electronics, microwaves, feedback systems & radiation • Safety • Quality Assurance
Accelerator Training Course Pre-requisites • The course is targeted towards new employees with no prior background • Good understanding of electronics technology is preferred, but not essential • Some prior training is useful
Accelerator Training Course Evaluation • There is a quiz with 20 questions at the end of the course • “Open book” • Answers taken up as a group • Certificate of Attendance
Lab 1: Beam Output
Linac Console Simulator
Lab 2: Beam Optimization Students adjust the beam steering system for best symmetry, take scans with a water tank and finally set the monitor-unit calibration.
Part 3: Hazardous Adjustments Discuss possible hazards on the machine that may compromise quality of treatment, or safety of the patient or operator. • Identify critical components in the machine • Safety Interlocks • Known Incidents • Draws on AAPM Report 56
Linac School courses given to date: • First course held at Michener Institute Toronto 2005 • Princess Margaret Hospital 2006, 2008, 2010 • Ottawa Hospital 2007 • L. Richard Oncology Centre Moncton NB 2007 • Sunnybrooke – Odette Cancer Centre Toronto 2010 • Newmarket Cancer Centre 2010
Course Transferred to ATec program at University Health Network, Toronto • First ATec course held at UHN 2011 • Princess Margaret Hospital March 2012 • Next course PMH April 2013
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