TARGET GROUP

The target audience for this course are RTTs who need to develop or improve their knowledge and practical skills in patient positioning and immobilisation for modern radiotherapy techniques. This course is of particular interest to RTT’s who have not completed a dedicated RTT programme and who may lack knowledge in the positioning and immobilisation process. This course provides the theory and practical skills to effectively position and immobilise patients for treatment.

COURSE AIM/RATIONALE

The course aims to provide:
•  Knowledge of the impact patient immobilisation and positioning has on the radiotherapy process and treatment outcomes
•  Practical experience of constructing and using immobilisation devices for a range of disease site and treatment techniques
•  A forum for participants to gain and exchange knowledge on patient immobilisation and positioning.

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