Continuing Education

R.T. mold room procedures, processes and safety considerations

Accreditation: ASRT Category A - 2 credits
                    MDCB - 2 credits
                    State of Florida - 2 credits
Length: 2 hours
Tuition: $20/each

This unique two-hour seminar provides practical information for mold room technicians, or any radiation therapy professional involved in the production and verification of shielding blocks.

The mold room workshop addresses the need for proper shielding blocks. Critical information is presented that provides an understanding of the steps in the process of manufacturing quality blocks.

Health and safety in the workplace is an area of significant concern, especially in the mold room. The seminar explores mold room safety and reviews areas of potential hazards and how they should be addressed to keep personnel safe and maintain regulatory compliance.

After this seminar participants will be able to:

  • Efficient mold room layout
  • Foam cutters, work stations, block casting systems
  • Oncology foam and foam cutting techniques
  • Types of alloy
  • Alloy melting and pouring techniques
  • Block mounting techniques
  • Features and benefits of different blocking trays
  • Recommended equipment and tools
  • Personal safety procedures and departmental safety regulations

For additional information, please email info@civco.com.