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. 2023 Apr;70 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):99-106.
doi: 10.1002/jmrs.640. Epub 2022 Dec 11.

Old dogs, new tricks: MR-Linac training and credentialing of radiation oncologists, radiation therapists and medical physicists

Louise Hogan  1 , Michael Jameson  1   2 , David Crawford  1 , Stacy Alvares  1 , Conrad Loo  1 , Maddison Picton  1 , Zoe Moutrie  1   3 , Claire Pagulayan  1 , Ursula Jelen  1 , Nicolle Dunkerley  1 , Tania Twentyman  1 , Jeremy de Leon  1 , Vikneswary Batumalai  1   2
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Old dogs, new tricks: MR-Linac training and credentialing of radiation oncologists, radiation therapists and medical physicists

Louise Hogan et al. J Med Radiat Sci. 2023 Apr.

Abstract

The introduction of magnetic resonance (MR) linear accelerators (MR-Linacs) into radiotherapy departments has increased in recent years owing to its unique advantages including the ability to deliver online adaptive radiotherapy. However, most radiation oncology professionals are not accustomed to working with MR technology. The integration of an MR-Linac into routine practice requires many considerations including MR safety, MR image acquisition and optimisation, image interpretation and adaptive radiotherapy strategies. This article provides an overview of training and credentialing requirements for radiation oncology professionals to develop competency and efficiency in delivering treatment safely on an MR-Linac.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Vendor training for the treating clinical team.
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MR‐Linac simulation knowledge and skills indicators.
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MR‐Linac treatment knowledge and skills indicators.
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Radiation therapist treatment competency assessment.
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