This document outlines the structure and contents of a course on authorization and inspection of radiation sources in radiotherapy. The course is divided into 5 blocks covering topics such as properties and safety of radiotherapy equipment, radiation protection, and elements of a regulatory program. It includes modules on external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, regulations, inspections, and concludes with a review and conducting a field inspection.

1. Course on Authorization and Inspection of
Radiation Sources
in
RADIOTHERAPY
INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY

2. Authorization and Inspection of Radiation Sources in
Radiotherapy
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Contents Module
1st Part
Duration: 1 week
2nd Part
Duration: 1 week each
MEDICAL
Radiotherapy
(this course)
Diagnostic Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
3rd Part (On the Job Training)
Duration: 6-8 weeks
INDUSTRIAL
Industrial Radiography
Irradiators
Gauges and Well Logging

3. Authorization and Inspection of Radiation Sources in
Radiotherapy
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Contents Module
COURSE STRUCTURE
BLOCK ONE
Introduction and overview
Module 1.1 Objectives and Scope
Module 1.2 Overview of radiotherapy sources, equipment and
accidents
Module 1.3 Objectives of radiation protection and safety in
radiotherapy

4. Authorization and Inspection of Radiation Sources in
Radiotherapy
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Contents Module
BLOCK TWO
Properties and Safety of Radiation Sources and Equipment
used in Radiotherapy (including ancillary equipment)
COURSE STRUCTURE (cont)
Module 2.1 External Beam Radiotherapy
Module 2.2 Brachytherapy

5. Authorization and Inspection of Radiation Sources in
Radiotherapy
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Contents Module
BLOCK THREE
Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy
COURSE STRUCTURE (cont)
Module 3.1 Organizational responsibilities
Module 3.2 Design, layout and shielding in a radiotherapy
department
Module 3.3 Occupational protection
Module 3.4 Protection of patients Part I; Part II
Module 3.5 Protection of the public
Module 3.6 Documentation of procedures and record keeping

6. Authorization and Inspection of Radiation Sources in
Radiotherapy
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Contents Module
BLOCK THREE (cont)
Radiation Protection in Radiotherapy
COURSE STRUCTURE (cont)
Module 3.7 Safety, transport and security of radiation sources
Module 3.8 Discharge of patients with radioactive implants
Module 3.9 Accidents and emergency response planning
Module 3.10 Education and training
Module 3.11 Quality Management

7. Authorization and Inspection of Radiation Sources in
Radiotherapy
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Contents Module
BLOCK FOUR
Main elements of a regulatory program for radiation safety
in Radiotherapy
COURSE STRUCTURE (cont)
Module 4.2 Regulations and Safety Guides
Module 4.3 Authorization for the possession and use of
radiation sources
Module 4.4 Inspections
Module 4.1 Legislation

8. Authorization and Inspection of Radiation Sources in
Radiotherapy
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Contents Module
BLOCK FOUR (cont)
Main elements of a regulatory program for radiation safety
in Radiotherapy
COURSE STRUCTURE (cont)
Module 4.6 Role of the Regulator in Emergencies
Module 4.5 Enforcement
Module 4.7 Exercises

9. Authorization and Inspection of Radiation Sources in
Radiotherapy
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Contents Module
COURSE STRUCTURE (cont)
BLOCK FIVE
Review and assessment
Conduct a field inspection
Review an authorization and conduct a field inspection