Welcome to the ABS Dosimetrist page! We are proud to offer a growing collection of brachytherapy resources for medical and brachytherapy dosimetrists, providing a community to share best practices and clinical knowledge.
The dosimetrist is an active participant in brachytherapy procedures. While formal education includes treatment planning competencies, the dosimetrist is also trained to perform essential duties including applicator maintenance, QA, and source handling.
Our hope is to provide a platform that strengthens the knowledge of medical dosimetrists, brachytherapy dosimetrists, and RTT+ dosimetrists, supporting their critical role in the brachytherapy workflow from planning to patient interaction.
Practice Standards for the Medical Dosimetrist and the Scope of Practice are defined by the AAMD. These documents are developed jointly with the AAMD, AAPM, and ASTRO. Medical dosimetrists should be familiar with these professional documents, which describe their essential role in brachytherapy procedures.