To inform about imaging devices and immobilisation tools used in radiotherapy.
Course Content
This course contains; Imaging devices and imaging fusion used in radiotherapy,Importance of contouring in radiotherapy,TPS applications using 4D images,Inter-device image transferring,MRI imaging and its applications in radiotherapy,PET, CT imaging and their applications in radiotherapy,Other imaging methods used in radiotherapy (ultrason,anjio etc.),Definition of IGRT and Its Importance in Radiotherapy,Improtance of methods for IGRT,IGRT application methods via Linac based device I,IGRT application methods via Linac based device II,IGRT application methods via other devices than Linac,Adaptive Radiotherapy and Patient Selection Strategies in Adaptive Radiotherapy,Electronic Portal Imaging Devices (EPIDs) for Quality Assurance Tests.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Learn about imaging and fusion methods
10, 16, 19, 9
A
1.1. Explains imaging fusion
10, 16, 19, 9
A
2. Learns about imaging systems like MRI and PET
10, 16, 19, 9
A
3. Knows about IGRT imaging system which is applied during radiotherapy
Imaging devices and imaging fusion used in radiotherapy
2
Importance of contouring in radiotherapy
3
TPS applications using 4D images
4
Inter-device image transferring
5
MRI imaging and its applications in radiotherapy
6
PET, CT imaging and their applications in radiotherapy
7
Other imaging methods used in radiotherapy (ultrason,anjio etc.)
8
Definition of IGRT and Its Importance in Radiotherapy
9
Improtance of methods for IGRT
10
IGRT application methods via Linac based device I
11
IGRT application methods via Linac based device II
12
IGRT application methods via other devices than Linac
13
Adaptive Radiotherapy and Patient Selection Strategies in Adaptive Radiotherapy
14
Electronic Portal Imaging Devices (EPIDs) for Quality Assurance Tests
Resources
Lecture notes.
Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry,The Physics of Radiation
Therapy 4 Faiz M. Khan
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.
2
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field.
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.
4
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
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.
6
Communicates professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities.
7
Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department.
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
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
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
6
84
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
1
20
20
Term Project
3
10
30
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
50
50
Quiz
14
1
14
Midterm Exam
1
40
40
General Exam
1
60
60
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
1
4
4
Total Workload(Hour)
302
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(302/30)
10
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
IMAGING TECH.&APPLICATIONS in RADIOTHERAPY II
-
Spring Semester
2+4
4
10
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Mustafa ÇAĞLAR
Assistant(s)
Aim
To inform about imaging devices and immobilisation tools used in radiotherapy.
Course Content
This course contains; Imaging devices and imaging fusion used in radiotherapy,Importance of contouring in radiotherapy,TPS applications using 4D images,Inter-device image transferring,MRI imaging and its applications in radiotherapy,PET, CT imaging and their applications in radiotherapy,Other imaging methods used in radiotherapy (ultrason,anjio etc.),Definition of IGRT and Its Importance in Radiotherapy,Improtance of methods for IGRT,IGRT application methods via Linac based device I,IGRT application methods via Linac based device II,IGRT application methods via other devices than Linac,Adaptive Radiotherapy and Patient Selection Strategies in Adaptive Radiotherapy,Electronic Portal Imaging Devices (EPIDs) for Quality Assurance Tests.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Learn about imaging and fusion methods
10, 16, 19, 9
A
1.1. Explains imaging fusion
10, 16, 19, 9
A
2. Learns about imaging systems like MRI and PET
10, 16, 19, 9
A
3. Knows about IGRT imaging system which is applied during radiotherapy
Imaging devices and imaging fusion used in radiotherapy
2
Importance of contouring in radiotherapy
3
TPS applications using 4D images
4
Inter-device image transferring
5
MRI imaging and its applications in radiotherapy
6
PET, CT imaging and their applications in radiotherapy
7
Other imaging methods used in radiotherapy (ultrason,anjio etc.)
8
Definition of IGRT and Its Importance in Radiotherapy
9
Improtance of methods for IGRT
10
IGRT application methods via Linac based device I
11
IGRT application methods via Linac based device II
12
IGRT application methods via other devices than Linac
13
Adaptive Radiotherapy and Patient Selection Strategies in Adaptive Radiotherapy
14
Electronic Portal Imaging Devices (EPIDs) for Quality Assurance Tests
Resources
Lecture notes.
Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry,The Physics of Radiation
Therapy 4 Faiz M. Khan
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.
2
The student owns information about moral discipline and ethical rules related to radiotherapy field.
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.
4
The student manages a duty independently by using the knowledge about his field at a basic level.
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.
6
Communicates professionally with patients and their relatives, taking into account their cultural sensitivities.
7
Acts in accordance with and participates in quality assurance processes in the radiotherapy department.
8
The student has sufficient consciousness about individual and public health, environmental protection and work safety issues.
9
The student acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislations and professional ethics related to individual duties, rights and responsibilities.
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.
