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VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION 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 such as DVH, partial DVH, and dose constraints. The second part of the course covers delivery methods. Topics covered include: Detailed description of the MLC hardware MLC and Clinac control systems for dynamic dose delivery DMLC QA issues Patient-related QA procedures Prerequisites Completion of Eclipse Administration and Physics course and/or Eclipse Operations course; two to three months routine clinical use of Eclipse is recommended. To determine the best time to attend this course in relation to your software installation, see the Treatment Planning Systems Education Timeline, page 11. Location Varian Education Center Las Vegas Length 5 days Credit 27.0, assigned by MDCB 26.5 Category A CE, assigned by ASRT Schedule See www.varian.com Cost Call 1-408-321-4485 for information 24

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