Siemens Oncology Learning Center

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Linac Service Essentials For Physicists
Course ID: TH8DIGISERVC

Linac Service Essentials For Physicists is a 5-day course that provides an overview of linear accelerator operational concepts, beam transport system, beam optimization, as well as the main interlocks and equipment troubleshooting.

Prerequisites

Proficiency of the English Language with an emphasis on technical terminology.

Functional knowledge of medical linear accelerators

Who Should Attend?

This course is recommended for all medical physicists.

Objectives

Understand machine operation and perform basic troubleshooting

Understand the major signal paths and functions for beam production

Understand research and service operation

Understand machine parameters

Analyze the beam optimization process and main interlocks

Understand machine safety features

Outline

Safety and machine overview

Accelerator system, waveguide and envelope

Electron gun, and injector

RF systems

AFC system

Communication system

Cooling system

Beam optimization

Calibration of MLC

Field light replacement and mirror adjustment

Motor calibration (jaws, gantry and collimator)

Interlocks and troubleshooting

Registration

If you have any questions, or would like to go ahead and register for a technical training class at the Oncology Learning Center, please contact:

Annette DeGuzman
Training Coordinator
Oncology Learning Center
+1-925-246-8408
annette.deguzman@siemens.com