E. Forde , M. Josipovic , M. Kamphuis , J. Lopez , P. Remeijer , S. Rivera , P. Scherer , L. Wiersema , R. de Jong
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The roles and responsibilities of radiation therapists (RTTs) are many and varied. Professional expectations are influenced by the technology available, as well as the level of autonomy RTTs have in their daily practice. This professional range requires RTTs to possess a unique set of ever evolving skills, posing challenges from an educational perspective.
Teaching these “advanced skills” has been the ambition the ESTRO Advanced Skills in Modern Radiotherapy course. In the 10th year of this course, the Faculty look back and reflect on how our programme has evolved and what it has achieved.