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| Customer Education North American Course Catalog September 2004 edition INSIDE Instructor-led courses and self-paced computer courses Courses at Varian Education Centers and at customer sites Standard education with product purchase and supplemental training NEW COURSES Respiratory Gating Acuity Operations Acuity Support Eclipse Inverse Planning Operations DMLC QA Portal Dosimetry On-Board Imaging Implementation VARiS Vision Operations | |
| Credit 10 TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS EDUCATION TIMELINE 11 COURSES 12 ... Acuity System Courses Acuity Operations 13 Acuity ... | |
| Implementation 30 PortalVision System Courses PortalVision/Vision Operations ... Operations 33 Respiratory Gating 34 Systems Quality Assurance 35 Treatment ... | |
| oncology advances, Varian Medical Systems helps customers stay current with ... | |
| 34 Virginia Commonwealth University Systems Quality Assurance 35 DMLC QA 36 ... | |
| II 21 Eclipse Admin and Physics 22 System administrator Eclipse Operations 23 ... Operations 33 Respiratory Gating 34 Systems Quality Assurance 35 DMLC QA 36 ... | |
| DELIVERY METHODS Varian Medical Systems strives to make education as flexible ... staff a basic understanding of your new systems. The Varian Clinical Support Services ... representative of all Varian Oncology Systems products. Most courses meet Monday ... - 4485. Cancellation Varian Medical Systems reserves the right to cancel any class ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION Travel and Accommodations Travel arrangements for air flights and hotel accommodations are made through Balboa Travel in the U.S. and Canada. Identify yourself as a Varian Education student. You will be connected to a Varian representative who is informed about course dates, air schedules, and discounts. Balboa Travel cannot bill your institution, but can accept payment by credit card. You should make travel arrangements no earlier than 30 days before the start of class. (Classes may be cancelled until 30 days prior to the start date if minimum enrollment has not ... | |
| map below. Note that treatment planning systems and reports courses are not organized ... Select Option 1 2 Treatment planning systems training coordinator: Select Option 2 ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION Scheduling Before product training is scheduled, acceptance and commissioning of the product must be completed. Training should be scheduled 8 to 10 weeks in advance. Training sessions meet Tuesday through Friday. Standard training is designed to provide the essential skills necessary to operate Varian products efficiently and safely. For the following products, standard training should occur before going into clinical operation, so that the equipment can be dedicated exclusively to training for the duration of the course: Clinac MLC Acuity Eclipse Standard ... | |
| TRAINING GUIDELINES FOR VARiS VISION SYSTEM 7.0, CORE COMPONENTS Standard training ... ) 2.5 4 N/A N/A VARiS Vision Full System 7.0 5.5 (two trips) 4 2 N/A VARiS ... Full System 7.0 (No Vision) 3.5 4 2 N/A VARiS ... | |
| with Clinac, MLC, or PortalVision systems already operating at their sites. The ... | |
| NT, or Windows 2000/XP operating systems. Other prerequisites are listed in the ... | |
| CUSTOMER EDUCATION TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEMS EDUCATION TIMELINE The following ... software. A basic treatment planning system educational program runs 12 weeks, ... ), new Eclipse users Allow time for system setup and QA after installation; ... | |
| CUSTOMER EDUCATION COURSES Acuity System Courses Argus IMRT Operations Clinac ... Imaging Implementation PortalVision System Courses QC4 Operations Respiratory ... Gating Systems Quality Assurance Treatment Planning ... | |
| be used with all treatment planning systems and record-and-verify systems. Through ... the plan to the record-and-verify system. It is recommended that students attend ... . For on-site training: The Acuity system must be available for a portion of the ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION Acuity Support For biomedical engineers and physicists Summary Acuity is a fully digital simulation, planning, and verification device. This course provides familiarity with: Basic Acuity function Operation and routine support Day-to-day maintenance, including calibration, alignments, and periodic maintenance inspection Prerequisites Knowledge of X-ray products and tubes is recommended but not required 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 14 | |
| safety practices for high-voltage X-ray systems Basic understanding of microprocessors ... | |
| QC4 training should be complete and system should be in routine clinical use ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION Clinac Acceptance For physicists, biomedical engineers, department managers with RTT backgrounds Summary This course uses the Varian Acceptance Test Procedure booklet. The course covers Varian responsibilities and Hospital responsibilities during machine acceptance and associated procedures. Topics covered include the requirements for commissioning a new machine and the requirements for initial quality assurance. Prerequisites Basic knowledge of linear accelerator function and clinical use Location Varian Education Center Las Vegas Length 5 days Credit ... | |
| facility Length 4 days 1 day for non-System 7.0 1.5 days for System 7.0 Credit ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION Clinac Support For physicists, biomedical engineers, and radiation therapists Summary Complimentary with Clinac purchase, this course covers the fundamentals of accelerator function, operation, and routine support. Participants develop a working vocabulary for communicating with service personnel. Topics covered include: Machine concepts Day-to-day maintenance Prerequisites None Location Varian Education Center Milpitas Length 3 days Credit N/A Schedule See www.varian.com Cost Standard training included with product purchase. Additional training days ... | |
| Pulse modulators Microwave power systems Computer control systems Analog and ... digital dosimetry systems Vacuum pumps Monitoring systems ... Electro-pneumatic control assemblies System troubleshooting and servicing ... | |
| Pulse modulators Microwave power systems Computer control systems Analog and ... digital dosimetry systems Vacuum pumps Monitoring systems ... Electro-pneumatic control assemblies System troubleshooting and servicing Advanced ... | |
| and Physics For physicists and system administrators Summary This course ... for individuals who are responsible for system configuration and routine ... of the Eclipse treatment planning system. Administration topics covered include ... : Networking system structure Management of user accounts ... , see the Treatment Planning Systems Education Timeline, page 11. Location ... | |
| planning and virtual simulation system. It has extensive contouring and ... use of the Eclipse treatment planning system. It provides an overview of Eclipse ... . Users learn the capabilities of the system and basic clinical operation of the ... , see the Treatment Planning Systems Education Timeline, page 11. Locations ... | |
| with the Eclipse Inverse Planning system and the delivery of IMRT using Varian ... the integration into the VARiS Vision system. The first part of the course covers ... optimization parameters QA procedures System commissioning An invited guest speaker ... MLC hardware MLC and Clinac control systems for dynamic dose delivery DMLC QA ... , see the Treatment Planning Systems Education Timeline, page 11. Location ... | |
| with the Eclipse Inverse Planning system. The course presents the Varian IMRT ... the integration into the VARiS Vision system. The entire treatment planning process ... | |
| skills on the Eclipse inverse planning system. Topics covered include: Configuration ... , see the Treatment Planning Systems Education Timeline, page 11. Location ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION Millennium Multileaf Collimator Operations For radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicists Summary Varian Millennium series multileaf collimators (MLCs) operate seamlessly within the integrated treatment environment and deliver both static and dynamic treatment plans. The dynamic capabilities allow creation of 3D doses for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). Participants learn fundamental clinical functions, maintenance and QA procedures, and proper safety and emergency operations of the MLC through demonstration and hands-on practice. Prerequisites ... | |
| . Topics covered include: Detailed system description MLC model differences ... Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 operating systems Recommended: training and experience ... | |
| : MLC model differences Detailed system description Emergency and safety ... Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 operating systems Recommended: training and experience ... | |
| 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 ... utilizing the On-Board Imaging system, how to acquire kV and MV images, and ... Position Management respiratory gating system). This half day of training is geared ... be implementing the On-Board Imaging system as part of their already established ... review of how the On-Board Imaging system is integrated with the RPM system in ... | |
| calculated by the treatment planning system to the acquired portal dose. In this ... | |
| , and calibrate a Mark II PortalVision system Summary The PortalVision unit ... arm. Topics covered include: System description Retractable arm Image ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION QC4 Operations For physicists and radiation therapists Summary This course focuses on basic QC4 software navigation, setup of daily and monthly protocols, and third-party interface use. Users learn basic clinical operation of the QC4 software, using typical protocols, tests, and parameters. Topics include: Review of QA requirements Review of the current QA process Implementation of the QA process using QC4 software Setup of the daily protocol Use of the daily QA interface Setup of additional modules and accelerators QC4 training is conducted remotely through ... | |
| is sponsored by Varian Medical Systems and taught by experienced staff of the ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION Systems Quality Assurance For physicists, ... | |
| and dynamic MLC MLC and Clinac control systems for dynamic dose delivery STT concept ... | |
| and operation of the Portal Dosimetry system. The course includes practical exercises ... Use of Varian PortalVision System; basic knowledge of Vision System ... | |
| in the purchase price of VARiS Vision System 7.0 and are delivered at the customers ... is the complete implementation of the system within the oncology department. VARiS ... | |
| of the VARiS Vision information system. The Varian clinical support specialists ... to your site instruct your staff in system use and support you on site as you ... Topics: Eclipse follow-up training on system-use cases and general product use Tier 4: ... Capture Length: 2 days Topics: System setup, customization, and full ... Knowledge of Windows operating system Formation of an implementation team ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION VARiS with 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 40 | |
| designed for customers purchasing VARiS System 7.0, excluding VARiS Activity Capture ... of the VARiS information system. The Varian clinical support specialists ... site instruct your staff in using the system and support you on site as you ... : Use of the Eclipse treatment planning system Tier 4: VARiS Implementation Length: ... Knowledge of Windows operating system Formation of an implementation team ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION 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 42 | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION VARiS Activity Capture Operations For radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, and charging clerks Summary In this course, participants learn the fundamental clinical functions and procedures of the VARiS Activity Capture Application through demonstration and hands-on experience. Topics covered include: Review of the implementation plan for VARiS Activity Capture Data Administration module configuration Auto-posting and capturing of charges Reviewing captured charges Standard reporting Prerequisites Complete VARiS on-site applications training packet ... | |
| of the VARiS information system, focusing on changes from VARiS 1.4 or 6 ... 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 ... days remote training via WebEx Topics: System setup, migrated data, and basic ... : Follow-up training that covers all system aspects and troubleshooting ... Knowledge of Windows operating system Formation of an implementation team ... | |
| of the VARiS information system, focusing on changes from VARiS 6.5. The ... 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 ... days remote training via WebEx Topics: System setup, migrated data, and basic ... : Follow-up training that covers all system aspects and troubleshooting ... Knowledge of Windows operating system Formation of an implementation team ... | |
| and full implementation of VARiS Vision System 7.0. The Varian clinical support ... 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 ... in Atlanta or Las Vegas Topics: System setup, basic operations, process ... Topics: Eclipse follow-up training on system-use cases and general product use Tier 5: ... Capture Length: 2 days Topics: System setup, customization, and full ... : Follow-up training that covers all system aspects and troubleshooting 46 ... | |
| Knowledge of Windows operating system Formation of an implementation team ... | |
| purchasing a full VARiS Vision 7.0 system covers theory and full implementation ... of the system. The Varian clinical support specialists ... 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 ... in Atlanta or Las Vegas Topics: System setup, basic operations, process ... Topics: Eclipse follow-up training on system-use cases and general product use Tier 5: ... : Follow-up training that covers all system aspects and troubleshooting ... Knowledge of Windows operating system Formation of an implementation team ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION VARiS Vision without Activity Capture (cont.) Location Your facility (except Tier 3 above) Length See tier structure above Credit N/A Schedule By arrangement; call 1-800-207-9410 Cost Call 1-800-207-9410 for information 49 | |
| purchasing a full VARiS Vision 7.0 System covers theory and full implementation ... of the system, focusing on changes from VARiS 1.4 or 6 ... 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 ... days remote training via WebEx Topics: System setup, migrated data, and basic ... : Follow-up training that covers all system aspects and troubleshooting ... Knowledge of Windows operating system Formation of an implementation team ... | |
| purchasing a full VARiS Vision 7.0 System covers theory and full implementation ... of the system, focusing on changes from VARiS Vision 6 ... 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 ... days remote training via WebEx Topics: System setup, migrated data, and basic ... : Follow-up training that covers all system aspects and troubleshooting ... Knowledge of Windows operating system Formation of an implementation team ... | |
| prepares your department for on-site System 7.0 training. It provides an overview ... of system functionality with a focus on ... include: Completion of the VARiS systems administration packet Familiarization ... knowledge of Windows 2000 operating system Installation of VARiS Vision System 7. ... | |
| prepares your department for your System 7.0 upgrade. It provides an overview of ... system functionality with a focus on ... Current user of VARiS Vision system Basic knowledge of Windows 2000 ... operating system Installation of VARiS Vision System 7. ... | |
| of Windows NT and 2000 operating systems Completed on-site training for VARiS ... Vision System 7.0 Understanding of the patient flow ... | |
| Reporting tools provided with the VARiS system Use of InfoMaker as a reporting tool ... NT 4.0 Workstation and Server operating systems Knowledge of relational database ... management system (RDBMS) fundamentals Location Varian ... | |
| troubleshooting of the VARiS software system. Participants will learn how VARiS ... process. Topics covered include: Systems administration Setup and modification ... 4.0 Workstation and Server operating systems Knowledge of relational database ... management system (RDBMS) fundamentals Location Varian ... | |
| functionality of the record-and-verify system. The course covers all the basic VARiS ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION Ximatron Operations For radiation therapists and simulation technologists Summary In this course, participants learn the skills to operate Ximatron equipment safely and to acquire the best images possible. The course is taught from a clinical perspective and provides extensive hands-on experience. Topics covered include: Overview of machine concepts Operational familiarity with the controls and features Prerequisites None Location Varian Education Center Las Vegas Length 4.5 days Credit 18.5 Category A CE, assigned by ASRT Schedule See www.varian.com ... | |
| VARIAN CUSTOMER EDUCATION Ximatron Support For biomedical engineers and physicists Summary In this course, participants learn to maintain the equipment and troubleshoot basic problems. Topics covered include: Machine concepts Basic Ximatron function and operation Day-to-day maintenance Prerequisites None 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 59 | |
| safety practices for high-voltage X-ray systems Basic understanding of microprocessors ... | |
