By transferring the steps from the preparation phase to the treatment phase for a radiotherapy application,
It aims to increase the ability to produce solutions in difficulties encountered during the process. Also,
The use of techniques and methods is an experience for treatment.
Course Content
This course contains; Radiotherapy preparation process, patient preparation and information,Radiotherapy directed imaging: Computerized tomography,Radiotherapy directed imaging: 4-D Computerized Tomography (with breath control systems),Radiotherapy directed imaging: PET applications,Radiotherapy directed imaging: MRI applications,Contouring,Linac-based treatment applications: 3BKRT,Linac based treatment applications: YART,Link based treatment applications: VMAT,Linac based treatment applications: SRS and SBRT,Robotic radiosurgery applications,Radiosurgery applications,Brachytherapy applications,Plan quality assurance test applications.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Performs patient preparation and patient information stages.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Performs radiosurgery applications.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Works in brachytherapy applications.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Performs mechanical quality control tests in radiotherapy.
Radiotherapy directed imaging: 4-D Computerized Tomography (with breath control systems)
Mebis Lectures
4
Radiotherapy directed imaging: PET applications
Mebis Lectures
5
Radiotherapy directed imaging: MRI applications
Mebis Lectures
6
Contouring
Mebis Lectures
7
Linac-based treatment applications: 3BKRT
Mebis Lectures
8
Linac based treatment applications: YART
Mebis Lectures
9
Link based treatment applications: VMAT
Mebis Lectures
10
Linac based treatment applications: SRS and SBRT
Mebis Lectures
11
Robotic radiosurgery applications
Mebis Lectures
12
Radiosurgery applications
Mebis Lectures
13
Brachytherapy applications
Mebis Lectures
14
Plan quality assurance test applications
Mebis Lectures
Resources
- The Physcis of Radiation Therapy Fifth Edition, Faiz M. Khan, John P. Gibbons.
- Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students, E.B. Podgorsak
Lecture notes
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to radiotherapy field at a basic level.
X
2
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field.
X
3
Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of radiotherapy, the student performs mechanical controls of devices and equipment used in radiotherapy, and takes part in the immobilization and treatment processes of patients who will receive radiotherapy.
X
4
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
Communicates professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities.
X
7
Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department.
X
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X
10
Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application.
11
Performs patient preparation and patient information stages.
12
Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application.
13
Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices.
14
Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques.
15
Performs radiosurgery applications.
16
Works in brachytherapy applications.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
20
Rate of Final Exam to Success
80
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
12
168
Guided Problem Solving
14
3
42
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
3
42
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
14
1
14
Midterm Exam
1
40
40
General Exam
1
50
50
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
14
4
56
Total Workload(Hour)
412
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(412/30)
14
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
RADIOTHERAPHY APPLICATIONS
-
Spring Semester
2+10
7
14
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Mehmet Sıddık CEBE
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Mehmet Sıddık CEBE
Assistant(s)
Aim
By transferring the steps from the preparation phase to the treatment phase for a radiotherapy application,
It aims to increase the ability to produce solutions in difficulties encountered during the process. Also,
The use of techniques and methods is an experience for treatment.
Course Content
This course contains; Radiotherapy preparation process, patient preparation and information,Radiotherapy directed imaging: Computerized tomography,Radiotherapy directed imaging: 4-D Computerized Tomography (with breath control systems),Radiotherapy directed imaging: PET applications,Radiotherapy directed imaging: MRI applications,Contouring,Linac-based treatment applications: 3BKRT,Linac based treatment applications: YART,Link based treatment applications: VMAT,Linac based treatment applications: SRS and SBRT,Robotic radiosurgery applications,Radiosurgery applications,Brachytherapy applications,Plan quality assurance test applications.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Performs patient preparation and patient information stages.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Performs radiosurgery applications.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Works in brachytherapy applications.
10, 16, 9
A, G
Performs mechanical quality control tests in radiotherapy.
Radiotherapy directed imaging: 4-D Computerized Tomography (with breath control systems)
Mebis Lectures
4
Radiotherapy directed imaging: PET applications
Mebis Lectures
5
Radiotherapy directed imaging: MRI applications
Mebis Lectures
6
Contouring
Mebis Lectures
7
Linac-based treatment applications: 3BKRT
Mebis Lectures
8
Linac based treatment applications: YART
Mebis Lectures
9
Link based treatment applications: VMAT
Mebis Lectures
10
Linac based treatment applications: SRS and SBRT
Mebis Lectures
11
Robotic radiosurgery applications
Mebis Lectures
12
Radiosurgery applications
Mebis Lectures
13
Brachytherapy applications
Mebis Lectures
14
Plan quality assurance test applications
Mebis Lectures
Resources
- The Physcis of Radiation Therapy Fifth Edition, Faiz M. Khan, John P. Gibbons.
- Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers and Students, E.B. Podgorsak
Lecture notes
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
The student acquires theoretical and practical knowledge related to radiotherapy field at a basic level.
X
2
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field.
X
3
Using basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of radiotherapy, the student performs mechanical controls of devices and equipment used in radiotherapy, and takes part in the immobilization and treatment processes of patients who will receive radiotherapy.
X
4
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
X
5
The student evaluates the knowledge about his field at a basic level with a critical approach, he designates his learning needs and directs his learning.
X
6
Communicates professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities.
X
7
Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department.
X
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
X
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
X
10
Conducts the preparation process for a radiotherapy application.
11
Performs patient preparation and patient information stages.
12
Conducts imaging applications for a radiotherapy application.
13
Performs radiotherapy applications with different devices.
14
Performs radiotherapy with different treatment techniques.