This course contains; Quality assurance,Output - Simulator QA,Linac QC – Set-up positions,IGRT methods,Intrafraction and interfraction errors and comperative set-up methods,Brain- head&neck- craniospinal set-up,Set-up for thorax and breast irradiation,Set-up for upper-lower abdomen irradiation,Set-up for gynaecologic&anal duct irradiation,Wide fields,Quality assurance for brachytherapy,Stereotactic radiosurgery,Childhood tumors,Total body irradiation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.1.Implements quality assurance applications of Simulator and CT
10, 16, 9
A
1.2.Implements quality assurance applications of Linac
10, 16, 9
A
1. Learns about quality assurance applications used in radiotherapy
Intrafraction and interfraction errors and comperative set-up methods
Mebis Notes
6
Brain- head&neck- craniospinal set-up
Mebis Notes
7
Set-up for thorax and breast irradiation
Mebis Notes
8
Set-up for upper-lower abdomen irradiation
Mebis Notes
9
Set-up for gynaecologic&anal duct irradiation
Mebis Notes
10
Wide fields
Mebis Notes
11
Quality assurance for brachytherapy
Mebis Notes
12
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Mebis Notes
13
Childhood tumors
Mebis Notes
14
Total body irradiation
Mebis Notes
Resources
Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Rıza Çetinöz, Türk Radyasyon Onkolojisi Derneği(TROD)
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.
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
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
4
56
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
14
2
28
Midterm Exam
1
30
30
General Exam
1
60
60
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
14
4
56
Total Workload(Hour)
258
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(258/30)
9
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
QUALITY CONTROL and ASSURANCE in RADIOTHERAPY
RAD2263490
Spring Semester
2+0
2
9
Course Program
Pazartesi 13:30-14:15
Pazartesi 14:30-15:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Dursun EŞİTMEZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Dursun EŞİTMEZ
Assistant(s)
Aim
To learn about quality assurance applications
Course Content
This course contains; Quality assurance,Output - Simulator QA,Linac QC – Set-up positions,IGRT methods,Intrafraction and interfraction errors and comperative set-up methods,Brain- head&neck- craniospinal set-up,Set-up for thorax and breast irradiation,Set-up for upper-lower abdomen irradiation,Set-up for gynaecologic&anal duct irradiation,Wide fields,Quality assurance for brachytherapy,Stereotactic radiosurgery,Childhood tumors,Total body irradiation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.1.Implements quality assurance applications of Simulator and CT
10, 16, 9
A
1.2.Implements quality assurance applications of Linac
10, 16, 9
A
1. Learns about quality assurance applications used in radiotherapy
Intrafraction and interfraction errors and comperative set-up methods
Mebis Notes
6
Brain- head&neck- craniospinal set-up
Mebis Notes
7
Set-up for thorax and breast irradiation
Mebis Notes
8
Set-up for upper-lower abdomen irradiation
Mebis Notes
9
Set-up for gynaecologic&anal duct irradiation
Mebis Notes
10
Wide fields
Mebis Notes
11
Quality assurance for brachytherapy
Mebis Notes
12
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Mebis Notes
13
Childhood tumors
Mebis Notes
14
Total body irradiation
Mebis Notes
Resources
Temel ve Klinik Radyoterapi, Rıza Çetinöz, Türk Radyasyon Onkolojisi Derneği(TROD)
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.
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.
