RD124 Basic Radiotherapy

2 ECTS - 1-1 Duration (T+A)- 2. Semester- 1.5 National Credit

Information

Code RD124
Name Basic Radiotherapy
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 2. Semester
Duration (T+A) 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 1.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HASAN SUAT ARSLANTAŞ
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HASAN SUAT ARSLANTAŞ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Training on radiotherapy.

Course Content

Definition and use of radiotherapy

Course Precondition

None

Resources

İhsan KURU Tıp Teknikerlerine Yönelik Temel Radyolojik Kavramlar 1. Baskı ISBN 9789752776302

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It implements the occupational skills required for radiotherapy.
LO02 Knows cancer treatment methods and interactions with each other.
LO03 Know radiotherapy application methods.
LO04 Know radiotherapy planning and treatment techniques according to tumor location
LO05 Know side effects arising from radiotherapy applications
LO06 They prepare the patient for simulation for radiotherapy planning.
LO07 It recognizes and uses the accessories used in planning and treatment.
LO08 Know the properties of planning devices.
LO09 Know the types of beams.
LO10 He has basic oncology knowledge.
LO11 It has basic physiological and pathophysiological concepts of the human body.
LO12 Know the effects of radiation on biological systems. It applies the basic principles for radiation protection for the patient and the employee.
LO13 Gain the professional skills to use radiation generating devices and make basic physics calculations that can safely use the generated radiation.
LO14 It implements the basic principles for protecting and improving individual and community health.
LO15 It aims to reach knowledge and skill to do its job in the best way and has the equipment to provide professional development.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Explains the basic anatomical structure and function of people. 4
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Defines the electromagnetic waves used in medical imaging and their interaction with matter.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal List the usage steps of medical imaging devices.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognize medical imaging methods.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists the radiology tools and equipment.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plans the procedures for preanalytical, analytical and post analytical phases.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Prepare the patient before the radiology examination.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Takes necessary measures for radiation safety. 5
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Applies the medical examination parameters correctly.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Makes the correct dosing according to the treatment and the patient in contrast agent applications.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Enables recording and archiving of the resulting image onto film, paper, CD or DVD.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It makes the calibration and maintenance of radiology devices regularly and ensures that they work in the most efficient way. 3
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identify and obtain the deficiencies of radiological examination units.
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Provides coordination by informing the physician about the critical values.
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal After graduation, the student will have the ability to critically evaluate the information he has learned with his knowledge.
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It works in harmony with the team members in the Angiography and Interventional Radiology units.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Be able to communicate with colleagues, patients and physicians in a healthy and ethical sense.
PLO18 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses information communication technologies and at least one foreign language.
PLO19 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Takes measures related to health and safety in the work environment and makes the first intervention when necessary.
PLO20 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Follows the technological developments and analyzes the dynamics specific to the field.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Working principles of linear accelerators Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Devices used in radiotherapy Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
3 Devices used in radiotherapy 2 Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Properties of photons and electron beams Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Treatment planning Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Treatment planning 2 Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Classification of radiotherapy devices Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Clinical radiotherapy terminology Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Radiotherapy unit function and work department Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Basic radiotherapy physics Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Radiation and dosage units used in radiotherapy Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Radiosensitivity and the concept of radioresistance Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Description of clinical tumor compartments and radiotherapy field volumes Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Forms of use of radiotherapy in clinic Preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams 2 Preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 56
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,24
ECTS 2 ECTS

Update Time: 09.12.2022 04:18