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.CPD Reflection Points:Radiotherapy UK and Vertual have worked together to create resources for patients to help them prepare for radiotherapy. Please check out these resources and critically evaluate them and reflect on how these may be used in your practice. https://radiotherapy.org.uk/patients-families/during-treatment/video-external-beam-radiotherapy-for-breast-cancer/. Reflect upon how you may utilise Vertual to assist in educating students and patients in your role. Please use the literature attached to inform your reflections. Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: Digital Badge Form.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.Using virtual reality to prepare patients for radiotherapy: A systematic review of interventional studies with educational sessions.Rad Chat Links:Rad Chat WebsiteLink TreeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokBlueSkyYouTubeCredits: Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.© Rad Chat 2025. All rights reserved.  We (or our licensors) own all intellectual property rights in this podcast and all related content, online and offline.  You may not use, copy, modify, download, archive, reproduce, distribute, display, publish, licence, create derivative works from or commercially exploit any part of our content unless we expressly agree in writing.  You must not use any images, audio, video, graphics or clips separately from their accompanying context.  Please acknowledge Rad Chat (and any identified contributors) clearly whenever referencing or sharing our content.

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