VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION
Multileaf Collimator (MLC) Courses
Millennium Multileaf Collimator Operations
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Millennium Multileaf Collimator Technical Maintenance
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MLC Technical Maintenance (CR Series)
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On-Board Imaging Implementation
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PortalVision System Courses
PortalVision/Vision Operations
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PortalVision Technical Maintenance
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QC4 Operations
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Respiratory Gating
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Systems Quality Assurance
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Treatment Planning Quality Assurance
DMLC QA
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Portal Dosimetry
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VARiS Vision v. 7.0 Training
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VARiS with Activity Capture
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VARiS without Activity Capture
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VARiS Activity Capture Operations
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VARiS Upgrade (1.4 or 6.2 to 7.0) with Activity Capture
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VARiS Upgrade (6.5 to 7.0) with Activity Capture
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VARiS Vision with Activity Capture
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VARiS Vision without Activity Capture
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VARiS Vision Upgrade (1.4 or 6.2 to 7.0) with Activity Capture
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VARiS Vision Upgrade (6.5 to 7.0) with Activi
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Education Through On-Site Training
You can arrange on-site training e ducational programs brought to your facility in o ne of two ways. You
may contact your designated Varian project manager, or you may contact a training coordinator for your
geographical region; find your region by consulting the map below. Note that treatment planning systems
and reports courses are not organized regionally; for these programs, contact the treatment planning or
reports training coordinator below.
To contact a training coordinator, dial 1-800-207-9410 and select one of the following:
Northern region training coordinator:
Select Option 1 1
Southern region training coordinator:
Select Option 1 2
Treatment planning systems training coordinator:
Select Option 2
Clinical support services manager:
Select Option 3
Reports training coordinator:
Select Option 4
Northern region
Southern region
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COURSES
Acuity System Courses
Argus IMRT Operations
Clinac Medical Linear Accelerator Courses
Eclipse Software Courses
Inverse Planning Software Courses
Multileaf Collimator (MLC) Courses
On-Board Imaging Implementation
PortalVision System Courses
QC4 Operations
Respiratory Gating
Systems Quality Assurance
Treatment Planning Quality Assurance
VARiS Vision v. 7.0 Training
VARiS Vision Software Courses
Ximatron Software Courses
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Clinac Operations
For radiation therapists
Summary
The Clinac
accelerators have advanced clinical capabilities for the delivery of a variety of
radiotherapy treatments, including multi-portal wedge and non-wedged treatments,
clockwise and counterclockwise rotational treatments, large and small field treatments,
dynamic and enhanced dynamic wedge therapy, and total body irradiation with X rays.
Clinacs provide pulse-to-pulse beam control and stability for dynamic treatments,
integration of the multileaf collimator for dose contouring, and fast treatment times
through the use of auto field sequencing.
This course is a general overview of Clinac operations from a clinical perspective.
Through a combination of instruction and extensive hands-on lab time, students will learn
the basic clinical features and functions of the Clinac. Topics include:
Interlock matrix
Equipment safety
Control console
Dedicated keyboard
Exact couch
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Eclipse Inverse Planning and IMRT: Physics and
Administration
For physicists, dosimetrists, and persons responsible for Eclipse IMRT
configuration and IMRT implementation in the clinic
Summary
This course covers inverse treatment planning with the Eclipse Inverse Planning system
and the delivery of IMRT using Varian DMLC. The course presents the Varian IMRT
solution, including the integration into the VARiS Vision system.
The first part of the course covers the use of the Eclipse Inverse Planning software,
including the entire treatment planning process and hands-on training using typical
clinical cases. Topics covered include:
Inverse planning algorithms
Interface with other devices
Definition of optimization parameters
QA procedures
System commissioning
An invited guest speaker will give a presentation on the use of inverse planning in the
clinical environment, clinical outcomes of IMRT, and radiobiological considerations
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On-Board Imaging Implementation
For radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists
Summary
The On-Board Imaging Implementation course is offered to provide the initial training
for the individual who is responsible for the implementation and departmental training for
the On-Board Imaging system.
The course will provide an overview of how the On-Board Imaging system
communicates with the Clinac and the verification system, basic On-Board Imaging
maintenance procedures, and hands-on training for customer acceptance and quality
assurance procedures. It will also provide hands-on training on how to prepare the plan
for treatment utilizing the On-Board Imaging system, how to acquire kV and MV images,
and how to perform a marker match utilizing 3D image sets from Eclipse.
An additional half day of training is offered to experienced users of RPM (Real-Time
Position Management respiratory gating system). This half day of training is gea
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DMLC QA
For physicists and biomedical engineers
Summary
This course covers delivery of IMRT using the Varian SmartBeam IMRT solution.
Participants learn through practical exercises, including dosimetry and QA tests of IMRT
delivery. Topics include:
Multileaf collimator (MLC) hardware description
Various delivery methods, such as segmental MLC and dynamic MLC
MLC and Clinac control systems for dynamic dose delivery
STT concept
Static and dynamic MLC QA issues
Data transfer to and from non-Varian equipment
Prerequisites
Use of Varian dynamic multileaf collimator
Location
Varian Education Center
Las Vegas
Length
3 days
Credit
N/A
Schedule
See www.varian.com
Cost
Call 1-408-321-4485 for information
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VARiS without Activity Capture (cont.)
Location
Your facility
Length
See tier structure above
Credit
N/A
Schedule
By arrangement; call 1-800-207-9410
Cost
Call 1-800-207-9410 for information
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VARiS Vision without Activity Capture
For radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, physicians, and office support staff
Summary
This course for customers purchasing a full VARiS Vision 7.0 system covers theory and
full implementation of the system. The Varian clinical support specialists assigned to
your site instruct your staff in system use and support you on site as you implement the
system in your department. Tiered training is customizable according to your department
needs and staff knowledge.
Tier 1: Clinac, MLC, and Retractable Arm
Length: 2 days
Topics: Use of the linear accelerator, multileaf collimator, and retractable arm
Tier 2: Acuity
Length: 2 days
Topics: Acuity implementation and use
Tier 3: Clinical Implementation
Length: 2.5 days, at the Varian centers in Atlanta or Las Vegas
Topics: System setup, basic operations, process mapping
Tier 4: Eclipse
Length: 2 days
Topics: Eclipse follow-up training
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VARiS Vision v. 7.0: Custom Reports
For chief therapists, department administrators, and physicists
Summary
In this course, participants learn to generate custom reports. Topics include:
Basic features and functions of VARiS Custom Reports and InfoMaker Report Writer
Functions of VARiS Custom Reports in the clinical environment
Relational database concepts
Quick modifications and processing of reports
Building of queries and reports
Testing of custom reports on VARiS database
Configuration of VARiS network to run executables for access to custom reports
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Windows NT and 2000 operating systems
Completed on-site training for VARiS Vision System 7.0
Understanding of the patient flow process through the department
Clinical understanding of the treatment delivery process
Requested VARiS Custom Reports must be written and completed by CSS report
writers before course begins
Location
Varian Servic
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Ximatron Technical Maintenance
For biomedical engineers and physicists
Summary
This course is a follow-on to the Ximatron Support course. It provides in-depth
knowledge of the imager and overall maintenance and troubleshooting. The course
stresses the practical application of lecture topics through hands-on lab exercises. Topics
include:
Practical alignment
Calibration
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting
Prerequisites
Completion of Ximatron Support course
Knowledge of safety practices for high-voltage X-ray systems
Basic understanding of microprocessors
Location
Varian Education Center
Las Vegas
Length
4.5 days
Credit
N/A
Schedule
See www.varian.com
Cost
Call 1-408-321-4485 for information
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