In radiation therapy, the accuracy of the set up and positioning of a patient before treatment delivery determines the efficacy of treatment. This interactive E-learning Module will focus on key steps involved in setting up and positioning a patient before treatment delivery with external beam radiotherapy for cervical cancer. The module has been produced to improve the knowledge on the different steps and through interactive steps the learners will be able to practice performing patient set up and positioning for cervical cancer treatment with external beam radiotherapy.

Level: Beginner

Duration- approximately 15minutes

Language: English  

Interactivity: Self-paced 

Target: radiation oncologists, medical physicist, dosimetrists and radiation therapists

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Understand the key steps and practice performing patient setup and positioning during External Beam Radiotherapy for Cervical Cancer.
2. Know and practice the steps in aligning the beam isocentre for External Beam Radiotherapy for Cervical Cancer
3. Understand the key steps in pre-treatment image verification and treatment delivery for External Beam Radiotherapy for Cervical Cancer.

How to Access

E-learning resources are accessible through the IAEA Cyber Learning Platform (CLP4Net). The interactive e-learning module increase user engagement and offer great learning experience. These include self-paced and blended learning courses.

This content can be accessed directly if you have a nucleus account. Click on the 'Visit E-Learning Course' button on the top. Sign in with your NUCLEUS account, then click on 'Enrol me' on the bottom.?

If you do not have a NUCLEUS account:

1. Please register here first
2. Activate your account via e-mail
3. Return to this page
4. Click on the button 'Visit E-Learning Course' on the top.

If you are not directed to the course or if any error has occurred please go back to course page, and click again.