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RTT - RTT education, training, and advanced practice
ESTRO 2026
Material/Methods: The course was jointly organized by NAG and NURSS, with contributions from lecturers representing multiple professional disciplines, including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and experienced radiotherapy nurses. The curriculum encompassed topographical anatomy, fixation techniques, proton therapy, and core IGRT concepts.The course design included:• a half-day online introductory session (Zoom.)• a two-day on-site component at Karolinska University Hospital featuring interactive lectures and VERTUAL-based practical training.• a final half-day online (ZOOM) group session, during which participants presented assignments developed under faculty guidance.In total, 28 nurses and radiographers from nearly all 17 Swedish radiotherapy departments took part. Results: Course evaluations demonstrated an overall satisfaction rating of 3.7/5. Specific sessions, such as those on Surface-Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) and proton therapy, received scores up to 4.4/5. Participants reported enhanced clinical confidence, improved interprofessional collaboration, and greater understanding of advanced radiotherapy techniques. Conclusion: Structured continuing education for radiotherapy nurses and radiographers is essential to meet the increasing complexity of modern cancer care. This national initiative illustrates how collaborative efforts can effectively strengthen professional competence and promote safe, evidence-based IGRT practice. Keywords: Further training, IGRT, Nurses References: Bergfeldt, K. (2022). En framtidssäkrad strålbehandling: Projektrapport januari 2022. Skandionkliniken. https://skandionkliniken.se/rapporter/Coffey, M., Dickie, C., Fidarova, E., Karad ž a, V., Scherer, P., & Leech, M. (2024). Best practice in radiation oncology: A project to train the trainers: Review of 2008–2023. Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology, 32, 100281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tipsro.2024.100281 Implementation of multi-modality workflows for the multi-centre prospective phase 2 trial: FET-PET in Glioblastoma (FIG) study (TROG 18.06). Angela Whitehead 1 , Olivia Cook 1 , Alisha Moore 1 , Rachael Dykyj 1 , Sarah Porter 1 , Patricia Banyer 1 , Andrew M Scott 2,3 , Roslyn J Francis 4,5 , Sze Ting Lee 2,3 , Eddie Lau 3,6 , Elizabeth L Thomas 4 , Alexander Durie 7 , Cathy Chen 7 , Rebecca Ko 7 , Martin A Ebert 8,9 , Lois Holloway 10,11 , Michael Fay 12,13 , Isidoro Ruisi 14 , Poster Discussion 764
decision-making. Additional issues involved the need for robust governance, accredited training and increased public awareness of NMP-TR roles. Conclusion: Deploying NMP-TRs within N.I.’s small state healthcare system brought significant benefits in service delivery, medication access and workforce productivity, with high patient satisfaction and improved care continuity. Despite barriers to scaling these innovations in small states, the study shows that with devolved governance, targeted training and collaboration, successful implementation is possible. The findings support expanding NMP/ACP roles to transform the workforce and advance patient-centred care in varied healthcare settings. Keywords: Non-medical prescribing, ACP roles, Small states References: 1. Yin, R.K. (1994). Case study research design and methods. London: Sage.2. Braun, V. & Clarke, V. (2019). Reflecting on reflexive thematic analysis. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 11 (4), 589-597. Digital Poster 586 Building national competence in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy: The NURSS education programme Kristin Kunni 1 , May-Len Ström 2 , Anna Isaksson 3 , Maria Högström 4 , Markus Roskifte 5 , Maria Winemar 6 1 Skandionkliniken, Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden. 2 Karolinska University Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Karolinska, Stockholm, Sweden. 3 Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Örebro, Sweden. 4 Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Gothenburgh, Gothenburg, Sweden. 5 Centralsjukhuset Karlstad, Karlstad, Karlstad, Sweden. 6 Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Purpose/Objective: In Sweden, there is currently no specialist education for registered nurses and radiographers in radiotherapy that leads to a master's or postgraduate degree. The importance of structured, competency- based education for radiation therapy professionals has been emphasised in international initiatives such as the IAEA/ESTRO “Train the Trainers” project (Coffey et al., 2024). Following a national survey and mapping report (Bergfeld et al., in preparation) and feedback from the management network, there is a recognized high demand for structured continuing education. To address this need, a national group of oncolgy nurses (NURSS), in collaboration with the National Advisory Group (NAG) for Radiotherapy, initiated a course in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) in autumn 2025.
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