Major Equipment and Technology Manufacturers

Introduces vendors supplying linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, brachytherapy afterloaders, proton therapy systems, and immobilization devices including major manufacturers and niche suppliers.

Reading Vendor Specifications

Guide to interpreting vendor specifications: beam energy, MLC design, dose rate, imaging capabilities, proton beam characteristics, and treatment planning system features and how these affect clinical capability and workflow.

Learning Vendor Systems

Practical advice for learning vendor consoles and planning software: complete vendor training, maintain a log of system presets and planning templates, and create quick reference cards for common protocols and troubleshooting steps.