Madame Curie Lecture

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Explain the basics of an MRI unit
• Explain the basics of a linear accelerator
• Explain the rationale for merging the two in the context of radiation oncology
• Discuss efficacy of using this technology in oncology

Presenter

Alexander Marques, Chief Radiation Therapist at Brigham and Women's/Dana-Farber Cancer Center

Accreditation

Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit.

ASRT course #MAD01130003

At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• List and categorize the types of patient shielding in use and the measures of effectiveness.
• Describe the history of patient shielding and the rationale for using shielding.
• Explain and analyze the contraindications of using patient shielding with modern equipment.
• Discuss recent publications on patient shielding.
• Explain the pros and cons of recent Position Statements from the various professional organizations.

Presenter

Chad A. Smith, PhD, CHP, DABR, Health and Diagnostic Medical Physicist, FX Massé Associates, Inc.

Accreditation

Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit.

ASRT course #MAD01130004

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston Campus
White Hall
White Building, 3rd Floor
179 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115

Directions

Access Google Maps for directions.

Public transit is an easy and accessible option. Nearby MBTA stops include Longwood Medical Area (Green Line E - Heath Street, 3 minute walk) and Longwood (Green Line D - Riverside, 13 minute walk).

Parking and Entrance Details

Complimentary parking is available at MCPHS' underground Fennell Garage (Palace Road entrance) and the Boston Latin School parking lot (Second entrance Palace road). Limited parking in the Fennell garage will be available 5 - 5:30 p.m. Ample parking will be available at the Boston Latin School parking lot after 5:30 p.m. Download a map of parking options as a PDF.

Fennell Garage: Turn right onto Palace road from Longwood Avenue. Just past the Palace road entrance to MCPHS on the left, you will see the Fennel garage entrance. If the parking garage door is closed when you arrive, press the intercom button on the left to ring the security guard for access. Upon parking, take the elevator to the first floor, make a slight left, and you will be directed to White Hall on the 3rd floor.

Boston Latin Lot: Turn right on Palace road from Longwood Avenue. You will pass by the Palace road entrance to the school on your left and enter the Boston Latin parking lot at the second entrance on your left, where the gate will be open and you will see an MCPHS sign. Please park on the Palace road side of the Latin School. Once parked, you will walk back to the Palace road entrance of MCPHS.

Interprofessional Modalities at Use in Radiation Oncology: Understanding the Use of MR in Combination With a Linear Accelerator

Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit.

ASRT course #MAD01130003

Topics in Radiation Safety: Patient Shielding in Radiography

Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit.

ASRT course #MAD01130004

Attendance Documentation and Verification

All professional registrants' (not student) attendance will be documented. Participants must attend the entire activity for credit.

Requirements for Credit

All professional registrants (not students) must log into the MCPHS CE website (mcphsce.org), insert session-specific activity codes, and complete the evaluation. CE credit will be automatically provided in the form of a PDF certificate that may be saved and/or printed. It is recommended that participants save the PDF and visit www.asrt.org/trackce to report their credits directly to the ASRT.

Statement of Disclosure

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Continuing Education staff members hold no financial relationships with ineligible companies related to the content of this presentation.

No funding from industry was provided for this event. No exhibitors will be present.