Level I audits
The Level I mail out audit is an independent measurement of Linac output under reference conditions. Optically Stimulated Luminescent Dosimeters (OSLDs) are sent to a facility, irradiated, and returned to the ACDS for analysis. All photon and electron beams are included in the audit. The Level I audit is conducted at each facility every two years. The ACDS Level I audit is mutually recognised for equivalence to the Imaging and Radiation Oncology Core (IROC) OSLD audit.
Audit measurements
For the ACDS Level I audit, OSL detectors are mailed to the facility enclosed in PMMA blocks. Each photon beam within the facility being audited has a designated block with two OSLDs positioned side by side at approximately dmax. The photon block is placed on a provided platform to reduce scatter effects from the table. The platform is not necessary for electrons as the electron block provides full scatter. The electron block consists of three stacked outer rings and a central acrylic plug containing the OSLD.

Figure 1: The OSLD audit kit with the electron scatter block in the foreground. The photon support platform is shown assembled at the back right. The full audit instructions can be downloaded below.
The irradiated OSLDs are couriered back to the ACDS in the satchel provided and are read out between one week and one month post-irradiation. After evaluation, the participating centre will be provided with a written report detailing the difference between the beam output/quality stated for each beam compared to the ACDS measured beam output/quality. The full audit details can be downloaded below.
ACDS has produced two instructional videos to assist facility staff prepare for OSLD Level I Audits.