Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer.
Episode 189: Part of the Education and Workforce Development Series (Part 66)
Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Tom Netherwood, sharing his career and what he does now in his role working for Vertual. Vertual is a global leader in virtual reality training solutions, specialising in innovative, immersive technologies that enhance education and improve patient care in healthcare.
Tom has over 14 years of clinical experience in radiotherapy, having held roles such as an assistant practitioner, a clinical lecturer and an advanced practitioner. He now works for Vertual Ltd as a Product specialist and aims to help improve the way radiotherapy is taught to students, professionals and patients around the world.
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Links from the Episode:
Radiotherapy UK patient resources utilising VERT.
Research links from the Episode:
The application of virtual environment radiotherapy for RTT training: A scoping review.
Utilising virtual environments for radiation therapy teaching and learning.
The Application of the Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training to Strengthen IGRT Education.
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Credits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.