Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADIOTHERAPHY APPLICATIONS | RAD2226840 | Spring Semester | 2+10 | 7 | 14 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 13:30-14:15 Çarşamba 14:30-15:15 Cumartesi 07:00-07:45 Cumartesi 08:00-08:45 Cumartesi 09:00-09:45 Cumartesi 10:00-10:45 Cumartesi 11:00-11:45 Cumartesi 12:00-12:45 Cumartesi 12:45-13:30 Cumartesi 13:30-14:15 Cumartesi 14:30-15:15 Cumartesi 15:30-16:15 |
| 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. | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiotherapy preparation process, patient preparation and information | Mebis Lectures |
| 2 | Radiotherapy directed imaging: Computerized tomography | Mebis Lectures |
| 3 | 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 | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| 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 | RAD2226840 | Spring Semester | 2+10 | 7 | 14 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 13:30-14:15 Çarşamba 14:30-15:15 Cumartesi 07:00-07:45 Cumartesi 08:00-08:45 Cumartesi 09:00-09:45 Cumartesi 10:00-10:45 Cumartesi 11:00-11:45 Cumartesi 12:00-12:45 Cumartesi 12:45-13:30 Cumartesi 13:30-14:15 Cumartesi 14:30-15:15 Cumartesi 15:30-16:15 |
| 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. | 10, 16, 9 | A, G |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiotherapy preparation process, patient preparation and information | Mebis Lectures |
| 2 | Radiotherapy directed imaging: Computerized tomography | Mebis Lectures |
| 3 | 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 | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |