In brachytherapy, there is a risk that the high dose rate radioactive source can get stuck inside the patient during treatment. This module will allow learners to work through a realistic simulation of a stuck source emergency situation in a safe environment and receive real-time feedback on their decision-making process. The goal is that this more realistic, simulated training environment will help learners gain the confidence and composure they need in the event of a high-stakes emergency situation in clinical practice.
Category: Education, Research, Wellness, Treatment
Tagged: Brachytherapy, emergency training, high dose rate (HDR), radiation safety, simulated training, stuck source
Format: E-Learning Module
Development Date: April 11, 2022
Discipline: Medicine
Funding for the creation of this module was provided by an award from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
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