ESTRO-endorsed educational program
We are pleased to introduce a new ESTRO-endorsed educational program for Radiation Therapy Technologists (RTTs) in Ukraine, organized by oncoHUB under the leadership of Michelle Leech (Trinity College Dublin) and Bohdana Bachynska (National Children's Specialized Hospital «OKHMATDYT»), with the generous support of SweCare.
October 27, 2026 | Online (Zoom) | In English with live simultaneous interpretation into Ukrainian
Radiation Therapy Technologists play a key role in ensuring safe and high-quality radiation oncology care. This course is designed to strengthen the RTT workforce in Ukraine by providing practical, evidence-based education and international expertise at a time when continuous professional development is more important than ever.
The program includes an online lecture and 2 interactive practical sessions covering:
- Professional practice and patient communication
- Positioning, immobilization, SGRT, and IGRT
- Respiratory motion management
- Treatment plan evaluation
- Risk management and incident analysis
- Fundamentals of radiobiology and side effects of radiation therapy
- Research activities and professional development for RTTs
Participants will learn from leading international educators from Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, the Netherlands, Estonia, Australia, Ukraine, and other countries, combining global expertise with practical clinical applications.
The course is free of charge for Ukrainian RTTs.
Participants who successfully complete the program will receive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.
This initiative demonstrates the power of international collaboration in strengthening radiation oncology education and supporting the modernization of cancer care in Ukraine.
