The primary focus of this two and a half-day CME course is to help oncology professionals in academic, community, and private centers learn about and better understand the proper implementation of a viable and effective SBRT treatment practice.

The emphasis is on contemporary ablation of tumors in the body including evolution of SBRT from its roots in image-guided 3D conformal therapy and radiosurgery. The course presents unique challenges of SBRT beyond conventional radiotherapy and IMRT including new program considerations, physics and dosimetry requirements, guidlines for conducting proper treatment, as well as billing compliance.

Target Audience 

Radiation oncologists, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, administrators, and radiation therapists interested in implementing Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) into clinical practice or those seeking to refresh skills are encouraged to attend this program. 

Returning attendees seeking to refresh skills are eligible for a discounted rate.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Examine the rationale and basic biology for delivering ablative doses of radiation to demarcated tumors using stereotactic body radiation therapy and image-guided techniques through a didactic approach and virtual observation.  

• Describe mature clinical data on which treatment might be indicated on or off protocol. 

• Present treatment delivery options for both large and small centers interested in starting a clinical SBRT Program.  

• Describe and perform simulations and observe SBRT treatments. 

• Describe quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements for carrying out a clinical SBRT Program.

Accreditation

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board

Designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 units. Dosimetrists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of participation in the activity.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists   

Designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 Category A credit(s). Therapists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of participation in the activity.

The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs  

Designates this live activity for a maximum of 17 CAMPEP Education credit(s). Medical physicists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of participation in the activity.