Case Report: Education and training of RTTs for radiation oncology departments in Russia. (December 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Glebovskaya, V.V.; Tkachev, S.I.; Nazarenko, A.V.; Dolgushin, B.I.; Khmelevskiy, E.V.; Kislyakova, M.V.
• Is Part Of: Technical innovations & patient support in radiation oncology. Volume 8(2018)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2018-12
• Subjects: Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) -- Education programme -- Oncology; Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Radiotherapy -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Patients -- Hospital care -- Periodicals; 615.842
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tipsro.2018.09.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-6324

Abstract

Abstract: Modern radiotherapy is performed with sophisticated equipment that requires highly qualified professionals. In the Russian Federation the responsibilities of Radiation Therapy Technologists (RTTs) are carried out by medical nurses who receive on-the-job training. The article discusses the problems of RTT education and training, describes our own teaching experience and suggests further development for the national RTT education system in Russia.