Radiation Therapist Symposium
Course Goal
The primary objective of this event is to provide participants with a broader understanding and knowledge of current practices and treatments in both radiation oncology and the greater oncology community, and the practical applications for the radiation therapist.
Course Learning Objectives
- Modern and current treatment techniques in radiation oncology specifically brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy
- Systemic therapies and drug development and their role in the care of oncology patients today
- Practical application of the principles of a high reliability organization
- Quality standards and implementation as outlined by APEx for radiation therapists
Registration Information
| Attendee Type | price |
|---|---|
| SJHMC Radiation Therapists | $25 |
| Visiting Professional | $75 |
CME Information
- Approved by the ASRT for Category A continuing education credit
In-Person Only
Saturday, March 23, 2024
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (MST)
Date, Time, and Location
In-Person Only
Saturday, March 23, 2024
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (MST)
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Sonntag Pavilion
2910 North 3rd Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
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Target Audience
This conference is appropriate for radiation therapists and other oncology professionals.
Speaker Information
All times refer to Arizona time (Mountain Standard Time).
| SPeaker | Topic/Time |
|---|---|
| Marley Lobby | Registration & Exhibits & Continental Breakfast (7:30 AM) |
| Nader Sanai, MD | Brain Cancer Drug Development (8:00 AM) |
| William Kennedy, MD | Stereotactic Radiosurgery for CNS Tumors (9:00 AM) |
| Break | 9:50 AM |
| Matthew Halfman, MS, DABR Derek Bailie, RTT | GK ICON Frameless Procedures and the Role of RTTs in Simulation and Treatment (10:10 AM) |
| Ryan Kraus, MD | Head and Neck Treatment and the Associated Toxicities (11:10 AM) |
| Lunch | 12:00 PM |
| Shyamal Patel, MD | Brachytherapy v2.024 (1:00 PM) |
| Shyam Jani, PhD, DABR, CPPS | High Reliability Organization (HR0) Principles for Radiation Therapy (2:00 PM) |
| Break | 2:50 PM |
| Mital Patel, MD | Radiation with System Therapy for Cancer: Rationale Combinations Beyond Chemotherapy (3:10 PM) |
| Nitika Thawani, MD | Quality Standards in Radiation Oncology: APEx Accreditation and Role for Therapists (4:00 PM) |
| Closing Remarks | 5:00 PM |
| Social Hour | 5:10 PM |
Course Directors
Aidnag Diaz, MD
Chairman, Department of Radiation Oncology, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Nitika Thawani, MD
Radiation Oncologist
Exhibitors and Sponsors
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