Quick Self Studies

• Brachytherapy: An Overview

Brachytherapy is a standard technique in the treatment of many different malignancies however often provided by a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. This quick self study (QSS) will provide a brief overview of past, current and future practices for brachytherapy. Recent advancements including how the use various imaging modalities are expanding brachytherapy treatment delivery techniques will be discussed. Upon completion of this QSS, participants should have a basic understanding of basic brachytherapy practices including how it links to other components of the patient’s treatment and the role of various imaging modalities in brachytherapy treatment delivery.

Image licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License, using material from the Wikipedia article “Prostate brachytherapy”.

• Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

This quick self-study (QSS) course is intended to introduce the learner to stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and it’s role within radiation therapy. The course will provide an introduction to SBRT, its evolution and indications for use for certain patients. Immobilization, simulation, treatment planning and quality assurance will all be discussed in relation to SBRT. As well, there will also be a brief overview on individual tumour sites that benefit from stereotactic body radiotherapy. When the course has been completed the learner should be able to understand overall basics of SBRT and how it applies within the different departments within radiation therapy. The learner

will also understand how SBRT will benefit specific patients and tumours sites.

• MRI in Radiation Therapy

This updated quick self-study (QSS) course will introduce to the learner the basics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and how it is being integrated into radiation therapy. This course will discuss MRI image formation, patient safety, and common image sequences. This course will also explore how MRI is being used in radiation therapy both in simulation and in treatment.

• DISPONIBLE EN FRANÇAIS : Médecine complémentaire et alternative en cancérologie

Puisqu’il peut être difficile pour les patients comme pour les professionnels de la santé de trouver de l’information fiable et digne de confiance sur la médecine complémentaire et alternative (MCA), ce cours est conçu pour informer l’apprenant sur la MCA dans les soins contre le cancer et fournir des liens vers des recherches et des développements à jour dans ce domaine. Le cours comprend une revue des différents types de MCA, de la réglementation canadienne sur le recours à la MCA, les contre-indications potentielles avec les thérapies standard contre le cancer, et la notion de « soins intégrés du cancer ». Après avoir terminé ce cours, l’apprenant sera en mesure de discuter objectivement de la MCA avec les patients et de diriger les patients et les collègues vers des ressources de MCA fiables pour plus d’information. Ce cours est approprié pour les professionnels de la santé et toute autre personne ayant un intérêt général pour cette question.

• Basics of Breast MRI

The Breast MR Quick Self-Study (QSS) is an introduction to the use and benefits of evaluating breast tissue with magnetic resonance imaging. In this course the learner will review how breast morphology and blood flow patterns are analyzed with MRI, including correlation of blood flow patterns and anatomy of the breast to the BI-RADS rating system. Indications for breast MRI and criteria for screening and diagnostic scans will be covered. In addition, this course will address the unique requirements for technical preparation, including patient positioning. The course will conclude with a brief overview of MRI guided biopsy and the role of MRI in the evaluation of silicon implants.

Case courtesy of Dr Chris O'Donnell, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 38489

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)

The stereotactic approach to treating brain lesions has become a standard in many institutions due to the availability of treatment and immobilization options, as well as the superior patient outcomes from the therapy. This quick self study (QSS) will provide a background to the development of SRS and SRT treatments historically, guidelines for patient selection and will illustrate different proprietary devices available. Planning and treatment examples will be provided as well as examples of department and patient pathways. Upon completion of this QSS, students should have a basic understanding of immobilization, department requirements and basic planning for this therapy.

• Effective January 2017, the Computed Radiography (CR): AN Overview Quick Self Study has been discontinued.
• Effective April 2017, the Contrast Media Quick Self Study has been discontinued.

We listened – more education for less cost!

CAMRT quick-self study prices have been rolled back – 1-4 credits just $65 for members! Browse the CPD Catologue on the CAMRT website.