Program Information
EUTEMPE-RX: Combining E-Learning and Face-To-Face Training to Build Expert Knowledge, Skills and Competences for Medical Physicists in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
H Bosmans1*, N Van Peteghem2 , A Mackenzie3 , E Vano4 , S Creten5 , M Borowski6 , S Christofides7 , C Caruana8 , (1) University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, ,(2) KU Leuven, Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, (3) Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, (4) San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, ,(5) KU Leuven, Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, (6) Klinikum Braunschweig, Braunschweig, ,(7) Nicosia General Hospital, Nicosia, ,(8) University of Malta, Msida,
Presentations
MO-DE-BRA-5 (Monday, August 1, 2016) 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM Room: Ballroom A
Purpose:
In 2013, the EURATOM authorities of the European Commission decided to support the Horizon2020 project submission ‘EUTEMPE-RX’ that aimed for a new set of course modules to train medical physicists in diagnostic and interventional radiology to expert level with small group deep learning. Each module would consist of 2 phases: an e-learning and a face-to-face phase, each phase requiring typically 40h of participant time .
Methods:
The European Federation (EFOMP) and 13 European partners, all of them selected for their excellent scientific and/or educational skills, led the 12 course modules. A quality manual ensured the quality of course content and organization. Educational workshops familiarized the teachers with e-learning techniques and methods for assessment. Content was set in accordance with the EC document RP174 that lists learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills and competences (KSCs) for different specialties and levels of medical physics. Surveys for stake holder satisfaction were prepared.
Results:
Today the course modules are being realized. The modules cover most of the KSCs in RP174 document. Teachers have challenged the participants with unique tasks: case studies in medical physics leadership, Monte Carlo simulation of a complete x-ray imaging chain, development of a task specific QA protocol, compilation of optimization plans, simulation tasks with anthropomorphic breast models, etc. Participants undertook practical sessions in modern hospitals and visited a synchrotron facility, a calibration lab, screening organizations, etc. Feedback form quality surveys was very positive and constructive. A sustainability plan has been worked out.
Conclusion:
The modules have enabled the participants to develop their KSCs and cope with challenges in medical physics. The sustainability plan will be implemented to continue the unique combined e-learning and face to face training at high level training in diagnostic and interventional radiology also beyond Europe.
Funding Support, Disclosures, and Conflict of Interest: The EUTEMPE-RX project is funded by the Horizon2020 - EURATOM program of the European Commission
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